Which big firms have reported disruption from coronavirus?

The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has forced dozens of companies to suspend plans and warn of potential impacts.

A total of 132 UK listed companies have reported on the initial impact of the virus disruption on their businesses, according to asset managers at Bowmore.

The PA news agency takes a look at what some of the biggest businesses have said so far, as firms curtail travelling or close offices, factories slow production and goods get caught up in restrictions as the outbreak takes its toll.

– EasyJet
Budget airline EasyJet said it will be cancelling flights, particularly to and from Italy, as it adapts the airline’s schedule. The company said it will look at ways to reduce costs, including recruitment, promotion and pay freezes across the network. Shares at EasyJet have plummeted 27% in a week – one of the hardest-hit companies on the stock market.

– Associated British Foods
Primark owner Associated British Foods became one of the first major retailers to update on the impact. It said some of Primark’s lines due out this year could be delayed in shipping from China and other parts of Asia.

– Chevron
The US oil giant shut its London office in Canary Wharf as a precaution.

– SSP
The Upper Crust and Caffe Ritazza operator, which has sites in airports worldwide, said sales have been hit by up to £12 million due to the closure of Chinese airports.

– Diageo
The Guinness and Johnnie Walker maker warned it expects a hit of up to £200 million this year from coronavirus as the outbreak impacts sales throughout Asia.

– AB InBev
The Budweiser and Corona owner said the widespread curfews and crackdowns in China are keeping beer drinkers away from bars in the evenings. It expects to take a 300 million dollar (£234 million) hit from the outbreak.

– Aston Martin
The struggling car maker takes nearly £1 in every £10 in sales from China, and warned the virus is already impacting the business in the region.

– Reckitt Benckiser
The consumer goods company said the coronavirus outbreak has helped to drive greater demand for its Dettol and Lysol hygiene products.

– Rentokil
The pest control and hygiene business told customers it had enough hand sanitisers for the next few months, but it relies on closed Chinese factories for their supplies.

– London Stock Exchange Group
The company that operates exchanges around the world said LSE employees face travel restrictions to some countries, although the boss refused to say where.

– Playtech
The online gambling firm said the outbreak is expected to hit the business.

– Smith & Nephew
The hip and knee replacement specialist makes 7% of its sales in China and warned revenues for the year were dependent on the outbreak easing.

– Norcros
The kitchen and bathroom supplier said the virus has affected its Chinese-based suppliers.

– Hays
The London-based global recruitment firm said activity in the Chinese jobs market had been hit, but said it had not affected other regions.

– Aveva
The huge UK tech business, which makes 5% of its revenues in China, warned sales had been knocked by the virus.