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Zetar

January 2008

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Ahead of moving into its close period confectionery and snack foodfirm Zetar has announced a trading update. This noted that sales forthe six months ended 31 October exceeded Â£47m, compared with Â£38m forthe same period last year. Part of this increase is thanks to a firstfull year contribution from Salamander and Humdinger as well as afirst-time contribution from Britannia. Indeed early indications arethat Britannia, which trades as Baked Snacks Co., has won several newcustomer orders. The group also noted that trading as a whole remainsin line with expectations. Originally tipped at 310p in May â€˜05,the shares have gained 73% but are still modestly rated on aprospective PE of 12.8 (eps: 41.8p), fall ...

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Jarvis Securities - Another eps upgrade

Zetar - Mixed trading throws up sell signal (June 2008)

Zetar - Operating profit rises 28% (March 2008)

Zetar - Organic growth running at 27% (September 2007)

Zetar - Buys snack food firm (July 2007)

Zetar - Recent acquisitions trigger re-rating (March 2007)

Zetar - One of only a few to remain close to its high (August 2006)

Zetar - Trading beats expectations (June 2006)

Zetar (March 2006)

Zetar - Trading in line with expectations (September 2005)

Zetar - Easter trade in line with expectations (June 2005)

Zetar - AIM shell acquires fast-growing confectionary business (May 2005)

Zetar - New shell from Augean backers (February 2005)

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