Halma

Article Abstract:

Halma is a UK company producing safety and environmental control equipment and has seen a drop in its share price in early 1995. This was due to concern that growth rates could slow down. The company's results for the six months to Sep 1995 show a strong performance and Halma has been able to identify niche products which sell both in the UK and abroad. Halma expects good results for 2nd half 1995 to 1996 and should benefit from efforts of UK water utilities to detect leaks since that is an area of strength for Halma.

Process control instruments, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, Waste Management and Remediation Services, All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, General industrial machinery, not elsewhere classified, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Equip, Toxic Substances Control, Pressure & Vacuum Leak Detectors, Poisons, Safety equipment and supplies industry, Safety equipment industry, Pollution control, Fire sprinklers, Pressure leak detectors

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Halma defies its status as a faded star

Article Abstract:

Halma is an engineering firm which has been affected by the high value of pound sterling, since the company relies on foreign markets for much of its profits. Halma has still performed well, though it is not the star performer it once was. The currency factor should eventually unwind. Halma also owns businesses which are leaders in their markets and this helps boost profit margins and gives protection against fluctuations in demand. It also allows for a measure of pricing power when demand is strong.

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Halma

Article Abstract:

Halma is an engineering company which reported a rise in pre-tax profit of 15% for 1995 to 1996 which is less than past profit rises. The company expects to boost its profit growth. Halma has acquired Keeler which should boost profits. The company has benefited from demand from water, fire and gas detection businesses and problems of water utilities with leaks mean more business for Halma. The company's profit is forecast at some 40 million pounds sterling for 1997.

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