Clarksons on course for better results in 2014

30th Jun 2014 08:43

Shipbroker Clarksons is on course to significantly improve profits against last year after business matched hopes last month, it said."Clarkson confirms that since its interim management statement on May 9th, trading has continued in line with the board's expectations," it said in an update.It said on May 9th that it expected 2014 results to be better than in 2013 following improved trade in a number of shipping markets since January against the same time a year ago.It also said at the time that broking deal volumes had increased and its financial businesses had continued to boost profits.Shares were unchanged at 2389p in early trading in London.PW