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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Holly Williams

EXPLAINED: Barratt boosts shareholder returns in face of investor pressure | Rare Historical Photos

Barratt is on track to build more homes than it previously predicted (Barratt/PA) -

Housebuilder Barratt Redrow has unveiled plans to boost shareholder returns by £400 million over the year ahead as it comes under pressure from an activist investor.

The group said it would buyback around £386 million of shares over the year to July 2 next year, with a further £14 million set to be paid through dividends.

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