Ropner: in danger of losing its main anchor
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Ropner has been affected by a downturn in the shipping industry which will affect the company even more when a contract ends for Otterpool. A major recovery in the company's fortunes appears unlikely, though the shipping industry may have reached the lowest point of its cycle. There is also new capacity scheduled to come on stream that accounts for 25% of existing capacity. The company does not have enough strength in its other activities to offset this decline in shipping though there is some revival in its real estate activities.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Forget the present, think of the long term record
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Alumasc is a specialist engineer which saw a drop in its stock price after a profit warning in winter 1997. The company's stock price has since fallen further due to problems faced by United Kingdom engineering firms, which have been hit by the high value of pound sterling. Alumasc has a good long-term record for earnings, and has adapted as the market has changed. The company has low borrowings which are likely to fall, and looks set to return to a period of growth.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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