IN BRIEF: Watchstone Group 2022 operating and pretax loss narrows

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Watchstone Group PLC - cash shell with remaining assets comprising litigation assets, contingent liabilities and cash - Operating loss in 2022 narrows to £151,000 from £3.7 million a year ago. Pretax loss narrows to £40,000 from £3.7 million. Notes legal fees of £2.1 million, compared to £1.1 million a year earlier. Legal fees incurred during 2022 primarily relate to the litigation undertaken by the company against PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and KPMG LLP, it says.

Looking ahead, Watchstone says: ‘We will look to prosecute our remaining litigation assets for the optimal return for shareholders. Central costs will continue to be carefully managed at reduced levels consistent with the needs of the organisation.’

Current stock price: 20.50 pence

12-month change: down 49%

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