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Lavendon - Forecasts raised again

February 2008

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  • Epic Code:
  • LVD
  • Price:
  • 374p
Lavendon, which rents out powered access equipment such as scissorlifts and boom lifts, has again produced a sparkling trading updatewhich showed revenues increasing 49% in the 11 months ending 30November, reflecting both organic growth and acquisitions. Groupoperating margins have also improved significantly in the period. Growth was seen in most of its territories with the UK showing a 31%increase (like-for-like 11.5%). Germany rose 123% (14% like-for-like)and the Middle East increased 71% with  only France seeing adecline in sales of 7%, although the recent acquisition of DK RentalFrance should give it much needed scale going forward. Although netdebt has increased following its latest acquisition, it remains wellsupported ...

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