Vp PLC : Pre-Close trading update

Press Release

29 September 2014

Vp plc

("Vp" or "the Group")

Pre-close trading update

Notice of Interim Results

Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, is pleased to provide the following trading update as it enters its close period.

Vp has continued to experience positive trading conditions in the markets which the Group serves.  The gradual but sustained recovery in the general construction and housebuilding markets, in particular, continues to be supportive to the Group's activities.

As such, the Board anticipate that the Group will deliver results for the year ended 31 March 2015 ahead of market expectations.

The Group confirms that it will announce its Interim Results for the six months ending 30 September 2014 on Thursday, 27 November 2014.  An analyst briefing given by Jeremy Pilkington (Chairman), Neil Stothard (Group Managing Director) and Allison Bainbridge (Group Finance Director), will be held at 09.30hrs on Thursday, 27 November 2014 at the offices of Abchurch Communications, 125 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1AR.

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For further information please contact:

Vp plc
Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman	Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400
[e-mail]
Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director	Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400
[e-mail]
Allison Bainbridge, Group Finance Director	Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400
[e-mail]
Media enquiries:
Abchurch Communications
Henry Harrison-Topham / Jamie Hooper	Tel: +44 (0) 207 398 7700
[e-mail]	www.abchurch-group.com

Notes to editors:

Vp plc is a specialist rental business providing products and services to a diverse range of markets including civil engineering, rail, oil and gas exploration, construction, outdoor events and industry, primarily within the UK, but also overseas.

The Group is focused on six businesses:

Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services
Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration and development markets.

Groundforce
Excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civil engineering and construction industries primarily in the UK, but also in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe.

Hire Station
Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners.

Torrent Trackside
Infrastructure equipment and services for the railway renewals and maintenance industry.

TPA
Portable roadway access solutions to the transmission, outdoor events, construction and utility sectors in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. 

UK Forks
Rough terrain material handling equipment for the housebuilding, general construction and industrial markets.

Further information available at www.vpplc.com

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