Electrocomponents directors ditch shares awarded in bonus plan
4th Jul 2012 16:31
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FTSE 250 electronics and maintenance products distributor Electrocomponents has, alongside the group's Finance Director, sold off a number of shares awarded under the company's deferred bonus plan. CEO Ian Mason earned himself £100,554 after selling 48,460 at 2
Read moreReal Good Food lifts sales
3rd Jul 2012 07:05
Liverpool based sugar producer the Real Good Food Company lifted sales for the 15-months to end March following a robust performance from Renshaw and Garrett Ingredients. Revenue for the 15-month period increased to £305.5m from £249m for 12 months to 31 December 2010. EBITDA jumped 62% to £9.1m
Read moreMauritian firm ups stake in Real Good Food
18th Jun 2012 08:09
Mauritius outfit Omincane is to increase its stake in theReal Good Food Company (RGFC), which owns a portfolio of sugar, bakery and patisserie firms. Omincane is paying 60p a share, a 9.1% premium to the closing price of RGFC on the trading day before the announcement, to increase its holding in th
Read moreReal Good Food revenues and profit jump
20th Mar 2012 08:16
UK bakery, ingredient and sugar group Real Good Food reported a year-on-year rise in both revenue and pre-tax profit in the second half of 2011. Profit for the six month period rose from £3.2m to £4.2m on revenues of £139.3m compared to £109.4m the same period the previous year. Gross profit rose
Read moreWednesday broker round-up - UPDATE
1st Feb 2012 07:03
Shire Pharmaceuticals: Credit Suisse maintains outperform rating and 2,350p target. Reckitt Benckiser: Credit Suisse maintains outperform rating and 3,800p target. easyJet: Credit Suisse maintains outperform rating and 503p target. Meggitt: Credit Suisse reiterates underperform rating and 330p ta
Read moreReal Good Food rises on strong performance
14th Dec 2011 13:50
Real Good Food has seen a continued improvement in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) performance, compared to 2010, since 1 July to date, the firm said. Stock levels have been falling during the fourth quarter following easing of the problems in the sugar
Read moreReal Good Food returns to profit
20th Sep 2011 07:41
Aim listed sugar distributor The Real Good Food Company swung back into a pre-tax profit after making progress across all of its businesses. Pre-tax profit was £1.15m for the six months ended 30 June 2011 compared to a loss of £1.11m the same time a year earlier. Total sales were up by 21% to £109
Read moreLondon close: Gains wiped out
1st Aug 2011 16:57
After a late dive the top share index finished deep firmly in the red, reversing strong gains after some weak economic data from the US. The Institute of Supply Management´s (ISM) purchasing managers´ index for the manufacturing sector fell to 50.9 points in July, from 55.3 the month before. That d
Read moreReal Good Food leaves investors asking for more
1st Aug 2011 14:08
The Real Good Food Company left a bad taste in its shareholders' mouths after disappointing with its half year results. Despite boasting improved year-on-year performance with increased volumes in sugar, dairy and bakery ingredients, the company has had to tackle difficulties in the sugar supply c
Read moreLondon midday: Stocks stuck lower after slide
2nd Jun 2011 12:00
Shares remain firmly in the red following this morning's slide. B&Q owner Kingfisher is lower even after it saw year-on-year like-for-like sales growth of 3.3% in the 13 weeks ended 30 April. Total sales were also up 3.3%, while retail profit rose 19.1% in comparison with the year before. The numb
Read moreReal Good Food set to beat FY forecasts
2nd Jun 2011 08:12
Shares of Real Good Food rose 5% after it said it is on course to significantly exceed current market forecasts for the year after strong exports to the US and increased demand for bakery products. The group said all businesses recorded a strong start to the current financial year. Progress has be
Read moreTough year for sugar at Real Good Food
29th Mar 2011 13:47
Reforms in the EU sugar regime held back sales at Napier Brown, the sugar business of Real Good Food Company, causing a 7% decline in total group revenues. The sugar, dairy and bakery products group saw revenue fall to £200.1m in 12 months ended 31 December, down from £215.6m previously. Sales a
Read moreReal Good sugar price rise
1st Feb 2011 16:26
AIM-quoted Real Good Food Company is set to benefit from the soaring sugar price. Sugar supplier Napier Brown should have a good year as world-wide sugar prices reach record highs. The sugar market has been tough in recent years and last year Napier Brown had to navigate the changes in the EU suga
Read moreWednesday tips round-up: BT, Shell, Electra...
1st Dec 2010 07:03
BT recently reported an excellent set of operating figures; debt continues to fall; there has been good news on its pension deficit; and there is a chance the dividend could now offer real growth. As debt is reduced, the pension hole managed and its credit rating improves, the company should be abl
Read moreSmall caps round-up: Real Good Food, Ultrasis, Creston...
30th Nov 2010 12:03
Real Good Food Company reports progress across its three divisions making "great strides" toward "successful and profitable future growth", executive chairman Pieter Totté says. The sugar business Napier Brown is enjoying strong growth as a global shortage in sugar supply has driven prices to a 30-
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