15th May 2006 07:01
Dignity PLC15 May 2006 For Immediate Release 15 May 2006 Dignity plc ('Dignity' or 'the Group') Unaudited quarterly results for the 13 week period to 31 March 2006 Dignity plc, Britain's largest single provider of funeral-related services,namely funeral services, cremations and pre-arranged funeral plans, announcesits unaudited trading statement for the 13 week period ended 31 March 2006. Group turnover for the 13-week period ended 31 March 2006 increased by 5.9% to£41.4 million (2005: £39.1 million). Operating profit for the same period increased by 10.2% to £14.0 million (2005:£12.7 million). Peter Hindley, Chief Executive of Dignity plc commented: "I am pleased to report a strong trading performance in the first quarter.Customer satisfaction remains high and this continues to underpin ourperformance. The Group is trading in line with expectations." In accordance with the terms of the securitisation carried out in April 2003,Dignity (2002) Limited (the holding company of those companies subject to thesecuritisation) has today issued reports to the Rating Agencies (Fitch andStandard & Poor's), the Security Trustee and the holders of notes issued inconnection with the securitisation confirming compliance with the covenantsestablished under the securitisation. Copies of these reports are available at http://www.dignityfuneralsplc.co.uk For further information please contact: Dignity plc 0121 354 1557Peter Hindley, Chief ExecutiveMike McCollum, Finance Director Buchanan Communications 0207 466 5000Suzanne Brocks This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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