Waterfall: in the frame
Article Abstract:
Waterfall is a UK company trading on the Alternative Investment Market (Aim) which specialises in snooker clubs and nightclubs. The company owns 19 pool and snooker clubs and also has a fishing complex. Additional gaming machines in each location are permitted due to changes in UK regulations. The company's profit is forecast at 0.6 million pounds sterling for 1996, rising to 1.6 million pounds for 1997 by Butterfield Securities. The company is likely to develop through making acquisitions.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Allied leisure strikes back
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Allied Leisure is a UK company operating ten-pin bowling facilities. The company performed poorly in 1994 but has recovered in terms of its balance sheet and its board. The UK ten-pin bowling market is enjoying an upturn and the company should benefit from its choice of Neil Goulden as the new chief executive. Goulden plans to increase food sales through fast food chains like Taco Bell and Burger King. Other attractions may also be introduced like bumper cars.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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First Leisure
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First Leisure in a UK company involved in bingo, discos and bowling. The company was affected by hot weather in summer 1995, since many of its businesses are indoor attractions, but profit from dancing improved and comprised the biggest contribution. Profits from the sports division were also up, though profit from resorts fell. The company is increasing its capital spending in 1996 to over 60 million pounds sterling from 54.7 million pounds.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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