29th Feb 2008 07:01
Dart Group PLC29 February 2008 Dart Group PLC ("the Group") Trading Statement Dart Group PLC, the aviation and distribution group, updates on current tradingahead of year end on 31 March 2008. Whilst Fowler Welch-Coolchain, the Group's distribution business, continues toperform well, winter trading in the aviation business has not met expectations. In the winter season, the forecast growth in passenger volumes has not beenachieved and similar volumes to last year are now expected to be carried. Theresultant lower yield and load factors have reduced the winter revenueexpectations by about 6% with a consequential reduction in the Group's expectedpre-tax profits for the year. 29 February 2008 For further information, please contact: Andrew MerrickGroup Finance Director 07788 5653580113 238 7444 Andy PedretteSmith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited 020 7131 4368 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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