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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Vp Plc | LSE:VP. | London | Ordinary Share | GB0009286963 | ORD 5P |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.00 | 0.00% | 680.00 | 655.00 | 700.00 | 680.00 | 680.00 | 680.00 | 777 | 08:00:22 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavy Constr Eq Rental,lease | 368.69M | -5.29M | -0.1318 | -51.59 | 273.05M |
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RNS Number : 8577B
Vp PLC
07 April 2017
For immediate release 7 April 2017
Vp plc
('Vp' or the 'Group')
Acquisition and Trading Update
Acquisition
Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today announces the acquisition of the business and assets of the mechanical and electrical equipment rental and sales activity of Jackson Mechanical Services (UK) Limited (JMS M&E) for a cash consideration of GBP3.6 million.
The JMS M&E rental activity operates from locations in Harpenden and Leeds and will be integrated into Hire Station, Vp's specialist tool hire business. Hire Station provides tool hire, safety equipment, low level access and press fitting equipment to industry, construction and other sectors in the UK.
Vp Trading Update
Since the interim results announcement on 29 November 2016, Vp has experienced positive trading conditions through the winter period and continues to make good progress. The Board anticipates that the Group will deliver full year results in line with current market expectations for the year ended 31 March 2017.
Commenting on the acquisition, Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman of Vp plc, said:
"We are very pleased to welcome the JMS M&E team to the Vp Group. This acquisition will provide additional strength to our successful Hire Station specialist businesses."
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For further information:
Vp plc Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400 Neil Stothard, Chief Executive www.vpplc.com Allison Bainbridge, Group Finance Director Media enquiries: Buchanan Henry Harrison-Topham / Jamie Tel: +44 (0) 20 Hooper / Jane Glover 7466 5000 Vp@buchanan.uk.com www.buchanan.uk.com
Notes to Editors
Vp plc is a specialist rental business providing products and services to a diverse range of markets including infrastructure, construction, housebuilding and oil and gas, both in the UK and overseas.
The Group comprises a UK and an International division:
UK
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 and tracked access platforms for the housebuilding, general construction and industrial markets.
International
Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services
Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration and development markets.
TR Group
Specialist rental of test & measurement, communications and audio visual equipment to a breadth of markets including electrical, telecommunications, manufacturing, construction, defence, oil and gas, mining, and government in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia.
Further information is available at www.vpplc.com/investors
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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