SIG PLC
16 May 2007
AGM Trading Statement
Wednesday 16 May 2007
SIG plc, the leading supplier of insulation, roofing, commercial interiors and
specialist products to the construction and building industries, is holding its
AGM today, Wednesday 16 May 2007.
David Williams, Group Chief Executive, will be making the following statement
concerning year to date trading.
'Trading performance in the first four months has been strong, with good like
for like growth achieved throughout the Group's operations.
In the UK and Ireland, growth has been achieved across all business streams
against a background of generally good market conditions.
In Mainland Europe, the strong momentum in Germany and Poland reported in the
latter part of 2006 has continued into 2007. Trading in France, Benelux and
Austria has also shown good growth.
The acquisitions program has continued, with 9 transactions completed so far
this year together adding 8 additional trading sites in the UK and 20 in
Mainland Europe. This includes an expansion of our geographic coverage in
Central Europe with 16 trading sites added in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
This encouraging start to the year gives the Board confidence that further
progress will be made.'
Enquiries:
SIG plc 0114 285 6300
David Williams, Chief Executive
Gareth Davies, Finance Director
Finsbury 020 7251 3801
Faeth Birch
Gordon Simpson
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