Charter plc - Trading update
26/05/2005
On 27 April 2005 Charter announced that the trading performance for the first quarter of 2005 was ahead of the Directors’ previous expectations and the Board continues to view the Group’s prospects with confidence.
Charter confirms that Esab is enjoying strong performances in its core businesses and growth in developing markets. Howden’s order book continues to strengthen given the strong economic growth in China and increased activity in North America.
As a result the Board now expects the Group’s full year trading performance to be ahead of the Board’s expectations of 27 April 2005.
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David Gawler, Chairman & Chief Executive, Robert Careless,
Finance Director +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
Andrew Fenwick; Pamela Small, Brunswick +44 (0) 20 7404 5959