Hays

Article Abstract:

Hays is a UK company providing business support services, and has boosted profits by 12% to 55.2 million pounds sterling for its core distribution operations. The company has cut exposure to food distribution in the UK where margins are low. Hays' personnel division has grown, accounting for 25% of operating profit for the year to Jun 1995. Hays' profit is forecast at 130 million pounds sterling for 1996, and 146 million pounds for 1997 by Panmure Gordon.

Intermodal Freight Transport, Intermodal transportation, Distributors (Commerce), Hays PLC

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Tibbett and Britten

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Tibbett and Britten is a UK logistics concern which has seen problems with Axial, its car distribution division. Computer crashes have created problems and costs have risen, with losses likely to rise to 10 million pounds sterling by the end of 1995. Closer links with Ford, the largest client, should ease problems in 1996. The group has seen a rise in turnover but spending is also increasing. The group's share price is seen as high enough in Sep 1995.

Warehousing and Storage, Warehousing, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce), Tibbett and Britten Group PLC

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Uniq to demerge Wincanton

Article Abstract:

Uniq plans a demerger for Wincanton, which specialises in logistics, as a way of shedding non-core activities.

Trucking & Courier Services, Ex. Air, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Logistics, Business logistics, Uniq, Wincanton Logistics Ltd.

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