Category: JCB

  • Lord Bamford’s £300m family windfall from JCB raises questions amid potential wealth tax

    Lord Bamford and his family have received a £300m windfall from their JCB business empire, after a strong year for the construction equipment manufacturer that saw profits rise 44% to £805m in 2023, according to latest accounts. This large dividend was approved by Bamford in late May, shortly after the…

  • JCB boosts profits despite global market downturn

    JCB, the British heavy machinery manufacturer based in Staffordshire, has reported a significant rise in profits despite a global slowdown in the machinery sector. The company reported a 44% increase in pre-tax profits, to £806m last year, up from £558m in 2022. Revenues also saw an impressive 14% rise, to…