1st Oct 2007 07:01
Shanks Group PLC01 October 2007 Shanks Group plc Pre Close Trading Statement for the six months to 30 September 2007 1 October 2007 Shanks Group plc, a leading European waste management company, today issues thefollowing pre close trading statement. The Groups interim results announcementfor the six months to 30 September 2007 will be published on Wednesday 7November 2007. Overall trading continues to be in line with our expectations. The second phase of the landmark East London Waste Authority (ELWA) project hasnow been commissioned and is operating normally. The programmed price increasewas implemented on schedule in July. The Group continues to pursueopportunities in the increasingly active UK market for long-term municipal wastecontracts. In mainland Europe trading conditions continue to be good and our recentacquisitions are integrating well. Further opportunities are under evaluation. For further information contact: Tom Drury, Group Chief ExecutiveFraser Welham, Group Finance DirectorShanks Group plcTelephone +44 (0) 1628 554920 Ginny Pulbrook, Executive DirectorCitigate Dewe RogersonTelephone +44 (0) 207 282 2945 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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