Dixons Carphone Group 2Q Comp Up 9%

Dixons Carphone experienced a strong second quarter, driven by reduced competition after Phones 4U's administration. The merger of Dixons and Carphone Warehouse led to significant synergies, boosting sales, especially in the UK and Ireland. The company now dominates markets in the UK, Greece, and the Nordics, with a 37% stock increase. However, challenges remain in Southern Europe. The new CEO, Sebastian James, highlights the symbolic success of their first half earnings.

What was a significant factor contributing to Dixons Carphone's strong second quarter performance?

• New product launches

• Reduced competition

• Economic downturn

• Increased competition

What was the expected timeline for the delivery of synergies from the Dixons and Carphone Warehouse merger?

• 2015 to 2016

• 2017 to 2018

• 2016 to 2017

• 2018 to 2019

In which regions does Dixons Carphone dominate following their merger?

• Germany, Greece, and Spain

• Nordics, France, and Italy

• UK, France, and Italy

• UK, Greece, and Nordics

What is a challenge mentioned for Dixons Carphone in southern Europe?

• Economic instability

• Regulatory issues

• High competition

• Lack of skilled workforce

Who is the new CEO of Dixons Carphone mentioned in the transcript?

• Michael Brown

• John Smith

• Sebastian James

• David Johnson