Positive Trading Update

RNS Number : 2986V

Carr's Milling Industries PLC

27 May 2008

 



CARR'S MILLING INDUSTRIES PLC

Positive Trading Update

Carr's (CRM.L), the fully-listed agriculture, food and engineering group, announced its Interim Results for the six months to 1 March 2008 on 7th April 2008. The Interim Results were substantially ahead of the comparable period of the 26 weeks to 3 March 2007 and appreciably ahead of budget.

Since 7th April, the Company has continued to enjoy strong trading in the UK and USA, particularly in its agricultural division, including its oil distribution business, and now expects profits before tax for the year ending 30 August 2008 will be in excess of £8.6 million (2007: £5.5 million). 

The Company will provide a further update in its Interim Management Statement, which it expects to make in late June. 

Enquiries:

Carr’s Milling Industries plc Chris Holmes (Chief Executive Officer) Ron Wood (Finance Director)	07860-294753                                                01228-554600
Bankside Consultants Limited Rose Oddy	020-7367 8853

 

END

 

 

TSTFKOKPKBKDPPB