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AB Foods (ABF LN) CEO says the last two weeks have been poor and worried about consumer expenditure in the second half

The CEO's comments indicate concern over weak consumer expenditure, which hints at potential downward pressure on revenue for Associated British Foods going into the second half of the year.

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  • Spring and summer stock in Primark will not be affected by the Middle East conflict, with a good chunk of autumn/winter already purchased.
  • The sale of Primark was not considered in separation review. 
  • The demerger was not a response to trading issues. 
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Although Primark's seasonal stock is secure and was unaffected by external conflicts, this cautious outlook could signal broader vulnerabilities in consumer sentiment, impacting profitability and possibly leading to a reevaluation of the company's earnings trajectory.

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