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Synergy Healthcare - Hike in costs triggers warning

December 2008

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  • Epic Code:
  • SYR
  • Price:
  • 528p
Shares in Synergy Healthcare fell sharply after the company unexpectedly warned on profits ahead of reporting its half year results for the period to 28 September. Although turnover rose 30% to £133m adjusted profit before tax increased only 7% to £9.4m, but at least the forward order book was maintained at £800m. The chief bugbear was the Decontamination Services division, which sterilises surgical instruments and provides procedural packs. This saw a 35% rise in sales to £21m, but more importantly a massive 6% decline in operating margins. This reflected  greater than expected costs from new contracts and higher energy and transportation costs. Although these contracts are generally linked to RPI, there has been a lag b ...

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