Marshalls

Pavement products firm Marshalls received such a hostile reception over its 2022 acquisition of roofing company Marley that investors overlooked a “hidden gem”. Within Marley was Viridian Solar, a manufacturer of roof-integrated solar photovoltaic panels. Housebuilders are embracing solar panels amid regulatory demand for greener homes, and rivals are still offering bolt-on solutions. Viridian has a 45% market share, and the sector is set to grow. Analysts expect a rise in profits this year and ...