26th Aug 2005 12:00
Stagecoach Group PLC26 August 2005 26 August 2005 Stagecoach Group Plc Annual General Meeting - Trading update Extracts of a speech by Robert Speirs, Chairman of Stagecoach Group plc, at the25th Annual General Meeting of the Company held today at the Lesser City Hall,Perth: "The Group's profit before tax and exceptional items for the first three monthsof the financial year ending 30 April 2006 is in line with our expectations. "We believe there are further opportunities for organic growth and the expansionof our rail portfolio, both of which can deliver increased value to ourshareholders. "Overall, the Group has made a promising start to the financial year." CONTACTS: TelephoneStagecoach Group plcMartin Griffiths, Finance Director 01738 442 111Steven Stewart, Head of Media & Public Affairs 01738 442 111 SmithfieldJohn Kiely 020 7360 4900 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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