Former Halfords Boss Gets Big Raise Amidst Declining Profits
- Graham Stapleton’s pay packet doubled in his final year as Halfords CEO
- Halfords reported a pre-tax loss of £30m compared to a profit of £38.8m the previous year
- Revenue increased slightly to £1.7bn with retail sales up 0.8% to £1bn
- Autocentres business saw a 0.8% decline in revenue to £710,300
- New CEO Henry Birch’s salary is £650,000 with potential bonus and share award of 200%
Former Halfords CEO Graham Stapleton saw his pay package double to £1.5m in his final year, despite the company reporting a pre-tax loss of £30m compared to a profit of £38.8m the previous year. Revenue increased slightly to £1.7bn, with retail sales rising 0.8% to £1bn offsetting a 0.8% decline in Autocentres business revenue to £710,300. Stapleton was succeeded by Very Group CEO Henry Birch, who will earn a basic annual salary of £650,000 and be eligible for an annual bonus of 150% of base salary and a performance share plan award of 200%.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about Graham Stapleton’s pay increase, Halfords’ financial performance, and the appointment of Henry Birch as the new CEO. It also includes relevant details about Birch’s salary and bonus structure. However, it lacks personal opinions or sensationalism.
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