LONDON (Dow Jones)--Northern Bear PLC (NTBR.LN), said Tuesday that the new financial year has started well, with strong order books and a healthy pipeline, both far exceeding the outlook at the corresponding time last year. -Shares at 0755 GMT up 3.0 pence, or 10.53%, at 31.50 pence. -By Razak Musah Baba, Dow Jones Newswires; +44-20-7842-9275; [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 29, 2010 03:57 ET (07:57 GMT)