Whitbread chief keeps the faith
13th Dec 2011 15:39
Whitbread chief executive Andy Harrison made a firm declaration of his faith in the firm, purchasing nearly £200,000-worth of shares on the same day the company admitted sales growth had slowed. The Costa Coffee and Premier Inn owner disappointed investors after the figures suggested that even the
Read moreFlat half year for Total Produce
6th Sep 2011 14:48
Fresh food provider Total Produce saw virtually no change in its half year results with revenue and pre-tax profit remaining stable. Revenues rose just 1% from €1.2m to €1.21m resulting in no movement for the pre-tax profit, which remained at £21.7m. Chairman Carl McCann, said: "Total Produce ha
Read moreSmall caps round-up: Hutchison China Meditech, Huveaux, Metrodome......
4th Mar 2010 18:22
Hutchison China Meditech says that it is looking for investors in its research and development business. It would like to sell up to 20% of the business to raise additional cash prior to a flotation in a couple of years' time. Hutchison Whampoa owns 71.6% of the AIM-quoted company, which reported
Read moreTotal Produce ekes out H1 revenue gain
8th Sep 2009 07:39
Fruit and vegetable distributor Total Produce said it was satisfied with its half year results as earnings came in line with expectations. The group said revenue, including group share of joint ventures and associates for the six months ended 30 June 2009 increased by 1.2% to €1,311m helped by con
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