Blue Circle
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Blue Circle has a 30% stake held by Lafarge, and has defended itself from a bid by that company. Westlb Panmure rates Blue Circle stocks a hold, HSBC rates them a buy, and Merrill Lynch is neutral.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Fastener focus
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Lilleshall produces building materials such as plastic buckets and industrial fasteners. The company's pre-tax profit for 1995 was affected by difficult trading conditions, and profits were affected by disposals in 1996, though the group has become more focused as a result of these disposals. Fastener distribution is likely to account for much of the company's growth. Lilleshall's pre-tax profit for 1997 is forecast at 5 million pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Building on base
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AAF Industries has cut costs since its managing director, Andrew Walker, was appointed in May 1997. Operating costs have been reduced by the closure of the head office in London, England. Margins for building services and scaffolding have been boosted by improved prices. Gearing has dropped and is likely to fall further. Formscaff, a scaffold rental concern, has been awarded a contract by Railtrack worth some 4 million pounds sterling. Trencor holds a stake of nearly 43% in AAF Industries.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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