Pre Close Trading Statement

RNS Number : 5497D
James Halstead PLC
30 January 2015
 



 

 

30 January 2015

 

JAMES HALSTEAD PLC

Pre Close Trading Statement



James Halstead plc, the commercial flooring manufacturer and distributor, is providing the following trading update ahead of its interim results for the half-year to 30 December 2014.

In his AGM trading update, on 5 December 2014, Mr. Geoffrey Halstead noted that he had every expectation of a record year in terms of turnover and profit.

 

At this stage, with turnover around 6% ahead of the comparative six months, it seems clear that the first half year is in line with the Chairman's expectations.

 

As a significant exporter the current weakness of the Euro is not helpful to our business but a stronger Sterling and the lower price of oil are compensatory in their effects on energy costs and raw material prices.

 

Confidence in the full year is unchanged and remains positive.

 

Mark Halstead

Chief Executive

 

 

Enquiries:

 

James Halstead

0161 767 2500

Mark Halstead, Chief Executive


Gordon Oliver, Finance Director




Hudson Sandler

020 7796 4133

Nick Lyon




Altium

020 7484 4040

Phil Adams

 

Arden Partners        

Chris Hardie                                    

 

 

 

 

020 7614 5900

 


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