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Fayrewood - Computerlinks sales up 17%

December 2004

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After going through a quiet phase, the shares have sprung back to life following an encouraging trading update. Fayrewood's 51% owned Computerlinks subsidiary saw 17% growth in sales in its third quarter ended 30 September, which offset a slight decline in margins, with its operating profit rising from Eu. 1.4m to Eu. 1.5m. The biggest growth drivers were e-security (sales up 26%) and professional services (+14.5%). Meanwhile, Fayrewood's niche distribution business, which is forecast to make 70% of this year's earnings, is trading in line with expectations. Much will depend on the seasonally important final quarter, which will be up against strong comparisons from last year, but Fayrewo ...

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Fayrewood - Shares hit new highs (February 2005)

Fayrewood - Another eranings upgrade pushes prospective PE down to 7.6 (September 2004)

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Fayrewood - Niche distribution overtakes ComputerLinks (April 2004)

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