Trading Statement
April 07 2006 - 3:01AM
UK Regulatory
RNS Number:1548B
Vp PLC
07 April 2006
Press Release 7 April 2006
Vp plc
("Vp" or "the Group")
Trading Update
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today issues the following trading
update in advance of its Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 March 2006,
which are to be announced on 8 June 2006.
We are pleased to report that Group trading for the year has been satisfactory
and in line with the Board's expectations. The four acquisitions made during
the financial year have been successfully integrated into the Group's activities
and further strengthen our competitiveness and market position.
The outlook for the markets within which the Group operates remains positive and
we expect that the Group will deliver another year of progress for the year
ending 31 March 2007.
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For further information please contact:
Vp plc
Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445
jeremy.pilkington@vpplc.com www.vpplc.com
Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director
neil.stothard@vpplc.com
Mike Holt, Group Finance Director
mike.holt@vpplc.com
Abchurch
Sarah Hollins / Dana Thomas Tel: +44 (0) 113 203 1341
sarah.hollins@abchurch-group.com www.abchurch-group.com
Notes to Editors:
The principal activity of the Group is equipment rental and associated services
almost entirely conducted within the UK. Vp plc listed on the London Stock
Exchange in 1973. For the year ended 31 March 2005, Group turnover was #90.0
million.
The Group is now focused on six businesses:
Groundforce
Excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil
engineering and construction industries.
UK Forks
Rough terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and general
construction.
Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services
Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration and
development markets.
Hire Station
Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners.
Torrent Trackside
Infrastructure equipment and services for the railway renewals and maintenance
industry.
TPA
TPA is a leading supplier of portable roadway systems, bridging, fencing and
barriers primarily to the UK market, but also in Ireland and mainland Europe.
This information is provided by RNS
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