29th Sep 2006 07:02
Wincanton PLC29 September 2006 For Immediate Release 29 September 2006 Wincanton plc Pre-Close Statement Our businesses in the UK and Ireland, which have consistently reported goodgrowth in recent years, delivered another strong performance in the first halfof the current year. Our Continental European operations saw a challenging firsthalf, but are expected to produce a better second half performance. It is currently anticipated that results for the full year will be in line withexpectations. Separately announced today is a significant contract renewal and expansion.Wincanton has been chosen as the preferred supplier for a contract worth £900mover the next five years to be the sole provider of third-party logisticsservices to Somerfield, the high street supermarket group. Graeme McFaull, Wincanton's Chief Executive commented: "We are delighted to be building further on our long-standing partnership withSomerfield. The UK remains a growth market for Wincanton both in respect of ourexisting customers and the ability to expand our range of services and sectors". For further information please contact: Wincanton plcGraeme McFaull, Chief Executive 01249 710 000Gerard Connell, Group Finance DirectorCharles Carr, Group Marketing and Communications Director Buchanan CommunicationsCharles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia 020 7466 5000 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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