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FINANCIAL BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2012, Vp plc revenues increased 2% to L84M. Net income increased 7% to L8.3M. Revenues reflect Groundforce segment increase of 11% to L18.2M, UK Forks segment increase of 9% to L7M, Torrent Trackside segment increase of 4% to L10.5M. Net income benefited from Groundforce segment income increase of 19% to L4.1M, Trax Portable Acces segment income increase of 15% to L2.5M. more »

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31st Mar 2013
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Price Target: 350p (+1.71% above Price) Net Profit EPS DPS Net Profit EPS DPS
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Broker Recommendations for VP
Recommendation:Strong SellSellHoldBuyStrong Buy
No. of Analysts: 1 0 0 0 1

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WH Ireland Nick Spoliar , Panmure Gordon , N+1 Brewin , Altium Securities (Hist). , Peel Hunt Andrew Nussey , Charles Stanley Securities Andy Smith , N+1 Singer James Tetley , FinnCap ,

Vp plc is a specialist rental business providing products and services to a range of markets, including civil engineering, rail, oil and gas exploration, construction, outdoor events and industry, primarily within the United Kingdom, and also overseas. The Company operates in six segments: Groundforce, UK Forks, Airpac Bukom, Torrent Trackside, TPA and Hire Station. Groundforce involves excavation support systems, specialist solutions and trenchless technology for the water, gas, civil engineering and construction industries. UK Forks includes rough terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and general construction. Airpac Bukom includes equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration and development markets. Torrent Trackside supplies rail infrastructure portable plant and specialist services. TPA includes portable roadway systems. Hire Station supplies small tools and specialist equipment for industry and construction.

Directors: Jeremy Pilkington (Chmn.) , Allison Bainbridge (Fin. Dir.) , Neil Stothard (Mgng.Dir.) ,

No. of Employees: 1,529 No. of Shareholders: n/a


Last Annual March 31st, 2012
Last Interim September 30th, 2012
Shares in Issue 40,154,000
Free Float 16.3m (40.6%)
Sector Industrials
Industry Professional & Commercial Services
Index FTSE Small Cap , FTSE Small Cap XIT,
Exchange London Stock Exchange (Full)
Eligible for an ISA? a SIPP?

VP. SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE VP. QUOTE
VP. Share Price GBp
349p
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Traded 10:32am · Minimum 15 min delayed

LATEST VP. NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS (delayed)

UPCOMING VP. EVENTS
Tuesday 4th June, 2013
Preliminary 2012 VP PLC Earnings Release
Tuesday 4th June, 2013
Preliminary 2012 VP PLC Earnings Presentation (London)
Tuesday 23rd July, 2013
VP PLC Annual General Meeting
Monday 4th November, 2013 (estimate)
Interim 2013 VP PLC Earnings Release

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Thursday 14th February, 2013
VP PLC Interim Management Statement
Wednesday 5th December, 2012
Dividend For VP.L
Wednesday 28th November, 2012
Interim 2012 VP PLC Earnings Release
Wednesday 28th November, 2012
Interim 2012 VP PLC Earnings Presentation (London)
Wednesday 12th September, 2012
VP PLC Analyst site visit to UK Forks, Groundforce and Hire Station
Monday 20th August, 2012
VP PLC Interim Management Statement
Wednesday 18th July, 2012
VP PLC Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 11th July, 2012
Dividend For VP.L
Tuesday 29th May, 2012
Preliminary 2011 VP PLC Earnings Presentation (London)
Tuesday 29th May, 2012
Preliminary 2011 VP PLC Earnings Release


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