IDS says a change in ownership may lead to ‘material uncertainty’ over the company’s future
The results came days before a crunch deadline that could see the 508-year-old firm fall into foreign ownership for the first time.
Royal aides are still working out what part the King will play. As revealed by the Mail, Charles may use a carriage given his ongoing cancer treatment rather than take part on horseback.
IDS reiterates it is ‘minded to recommend’ £5bn offer from Czech billionaire’s EP Group
Royal Mail said only 74.5% of first class mail was delivered on time – classed as within in one working day – missing its 93% target.
The last-minute delay came as Daniel Kretinsky (pictured), mulls whether to make a formal offer for IDS before a deadline next week.
Auditor KPMG requests more time to ‘complete the usual standard procedures’
Its parent company said auditors at KPMG had asked for more time to complete the results statement.