Fuller, Smith and Turner: ale and hearty
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Fuller, Smith and Turner is a UK brewer and operator of pubs. The company has 105 tenanted pubs and 95 managed houses, and is focused on London and south east England. The company has sold a stake of 75%in Classic Ales, a beer wholesaler which was making a loss. This deal allows Fuller to put more emphasis on its brands which have seen rising sales. The company's hotel interests have seen an improvement in occupancy levels, and Fuller shares are recommended to investors in Feb 1996.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Marston, Thompson and Evershed
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Marston, Thompson and Evershed is a brewer and owner of pubs which acquired the Pitcher and Piano chain of pubs for 20 million pounds sterling in 1996. The chain is small and growing rapidly. Management expects a return on capital of 7% for the outlets in this chain, which is above average for the sector. The company aims to increase the number of its outlets by 12 in the 1998 FY, giving a total of 26 pubs. Marston could sell its 630 tenanted pubs to help with this expansion.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Shepherd Neame: family jewel
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Shepherd Neame is a UK brewer which also owns pubs. The company' clients include French hypermarkets, and Shepherd Neame has won prizes for its beer. The company is located in Kent county, England, where it is the only brewer which has retained its independence. Shepherd Neame also owns some 370 pubs and plans to increase this number. The company owns pubs using the Invicta logo which have accommodation, and these pubs are benefiting from trade boosted by the Channel Tunnel.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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