16th May 2007 07:01
SIG PLC16 May 2007 AGM Trading Statement Wednesday 16 May 2007 SIG plc, the leading supplier of insulation, roofing, commercial interiors andspecialist products to the construction and building industries, is holding itsAGM today, Wednesday 16 May 2007. David Williams, Group Chief Executive, will be making the following statementconcerning year to date trading. "Trading performance in the first four months has been strong, with good likefor like growth achieved throughout the Group's operations. In the UK and Ireland, growth has been achieved across all business streamsagainst a background of generally good market conditions. In Mainland Europe, the strong momentum in Germany and Poland reported in thelatter part of 2006 has continued into 2007. Trading in France, Benelux andAustria has also shown good growth. The acquisitions program has continued, with 9 transactions completed so farthis year together adding 8 additional trading sites in the UK and 20 inMainland Europe. This includes an expansion of our geographic coverage inCentral Europe with 16 trading sites added in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This encouraging start to the year gives the Board confidence that furtherprogress will be made." Enquiries: SIG plc 0114 285 6300David Williams, Chief ExecutiveGareth Davies, Finance Director Finsbury 020 7251 3801Faeth BirchGordon Simpson This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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