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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Julia Kollewe

UK oil firm admits ‘cultural failings’ after it withheld figures from auditors

an oil platform and rig in the North Sea on a blue sky, sunny day
Oil services firm John Woods Group’s shares fell by 31% in early trading after news of the review. Photograph: Andy Buchanan/AFP/Getty Images

The UK oil services company John Wood Group has admitted that its financial results need to be restated, after a review found “cultural failings” led to information being withheld from its auditors.

The FTSE 250-listed company said the independent review, carried out by Deloitte, also found “inappropriate management pressure” to stick with existing financial reports.

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