Yorklyde: nice and casual
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Yorklyde is a UK textile and scarf producer that is benefiting from a rise in demand for smart and casual clothing in France, Germany and Italy. There is also a rise in demand for British-style suits and jackets in Germany. mainland Europe accounts for over half the company's sales. The company is also increasing capacity at replin, which produces cloth for interiors of aeroplanes. The company's profit for 1994 was boosted by a one-off profit from cashmere, which meant that the 1995 figure was a drop in profit. The company's shares are recommended for investors in May 1996.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Hicking Pentecost
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Hicking Pentecost performed well in 1995 to 1996 despite a difficult environment. Barbour Campbell, the company's industrial threads division, has performed well, and diversification into Asia has brought benefits. Blue Mountain, acquired in Oct 1995, has contributed to profits. Hicking's knitwear division has performed well. Hicking's pipes and water tanks division has not performed as well. The group's pre-tax profit is forecast at 7.5 million pounds sterling for 1996 to 1997.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Leeds Group
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Leeds Group has carried out disposals, and could shed further textiles operations. The company's leasing business has performed well, though Leeds Group has a high gearing level.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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