Young cashes in on the pound's muscle
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H Young is an importer and distributor of branded products and has record order books for a number of divisions. The company has been able to benefit from the rise in the value of pound sterling which had made imported goods cheaper. The company is involved in a range of niche markets such as parts for mountain bikes, and printed circuit boards. Sales tend to be stronger in the second half of each year. The company's profit is forecast at 4 million pounds sterling for 1997 by SBC Warburg.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Zoa Corporation
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Zoa Corporation distributes pet products and has a stake of over 20% in the UK market. The company could expand into other markets using its infrastructure. Zoa faces competition from superstores.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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