John Menzies plc is seeking acquisitions. Iain Napier, Chairman of John Menzies, said, "Future prospects remain good as we seek to deliver on our organic and selective acquisition growth plans."

John Menzies plc reported group and company earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, on group basis, the company reported revenue of £1,903.5 million compared to £1,899.7 million a year ago. Operating profit was £33.5 million compared to £51 million a year ago. Profit before taxation was £32 million compared to £52.5 million a year ago. Profit for the year attributable to equity shareholders was £21.6 million compared to £42.4 million a year ago. Earnings per diluted ordinary share were 35.8 pence compared to 69.8 pence a year ago. Net cash from operating activities was £29.6 million compared to £47.2 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was £16.7 million compared to £21.8 million a year ago. Underlying earnings per share was 73.4 pence compared to 73.2 pence a year ago. Underlying profit before taxation was £58.4 million compared to £56.4 million a year ago. For the quarter, on company basis, net cash used in operating activities was £17.1 million compared to £16.6 million a year ago.

John Menzies plc has proposed a final dividend of 17.85 pence in respect of the year ended December 31, 2012, which is payable on June 21, 2013 to all shareholders on the register on May 24, 2013. This represents an increase of 5% on the prior year.