BLP: blue skies ahead

Article Abstract:

BLP produces laminates, mouldings and bandings for furniture manufacturers. The company is undergoing a recovery and reported a rise in profit of a fifth in interim results released in Sep 1996. The company holds a stake of 20% in the edge bandings market in the US and sees potential for increasing this share. The company should benefit from recovery in the UK market. BLP's profit is forecast at 1.6 million pounds sterling for 1996 rising to 2 million pounds for 1997 by Butterfield Securities.

Laminated Plastics, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, and Shape Manufacturing, Laminated plastics plate & sheet, Plastic laminates, Composite materials industry, Mainstream Commerce Ltd.

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Hoping for big future profits

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Futures contracts are agreements to purchase or sell products at a set price on a certain date. Only part of the price is paid at the time the contract is purchased. Large profits or losses can result from a small amount gambled, and this is called gearing. Options confine the maximum loss to the price of the option, while futures can involve heavy losses if prices fall. Futures can be used to hedge risks. The price of futures is affected by the lifespan they have prior to expiry.

United Kingdom, Derivatives (Financial instruments)

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TLS drives profits ahead

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TLS is a UK vehicle hirer which was affected by a drop in demand in the early 1990s recession. The company's utilization rate rose to 87% for 1994 compared with 815 for 1993. TLS aims to expand in the UK and has funds for an acquisition. Accounting practices have changed, and the company is factoring debtors using Trade Indemnity. These factors make the company's shares more attractive and TLS shares are recommended for investors in Jul 1995.

Automobile Rent & Lease, Passenger Car Rental and Leasing, Motor vehicle fleets, Fleets (Automotive), TLS Co.

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