All Finance articles – Page 291
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NewsMiller dispute drags on amid downturn in housing market
Chief executive attacks ‘poor timing’ of rebel shareholders as reservations slump 30%
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Carillion sets February date for Alfred McAlpine takeover
Alfred McAlpine will officially become part of Carillion on 12 February if the £572m takeover proceeds as planned.
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NewsConstruction firms ‘will take credit crunch hit’ in 2008
Insolvencies tipped to increase in building firms this year, say reports into trading prospects
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NewsOcon boss aims to double turnover to £195m
Ocon Construction, a Manchester contractor, has appointed a managing director to more than double turnover at the group over the next five years.
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NewsInterest rates held at 5.5%
The Bank of England offers no short term relief for housebuilders suffering from the effects of the market slowdown
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Ocon posts first major profit
Manchester housing contractor announces plans to double turnover in five years as it reveals 12-month profit of £1.6m
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NewsMears profit forecast to rise 37%
Social housing contractor announces record order book of £1.4bn as City forecasts £16.84m profit for 2007
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NewsHousing reservations down 9% at Redrow
Housebuilder says market was ‘significantly’ more challenging in last six months of 2007
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NewsStrong civils performance keeps Costain on track
Group reports a ‘significant’ recovery in profitability over 2007 as building division makes steady progress
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NewsSpeedy Hire buys Amec equipment hire arm
Tool hire firm acquires Amec Logistics and Support Services for £12.5m
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NewsAlfred McAlpine wins £350m of new contracts
Recent wins include financial close on £30m Derbyshire Healthcare PFI
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NewsProfitable Rok starts year with £3m acquisition
City predicts profit increase of 58% for Rok as it buys Scottish M&E contractor Pitkerro
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NewsLower demand hits Persimmon order book
Forward sales for 2008 fall 13% as housing slowdown begins to bite
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NewsSavills defies credit crunch
Property firm experienced lower trading volumes in second half of 2007 but says results are expected to be ahead of expectations
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Heywood Williams issues 'satisfactory' trading statement
Hardware distribution specialist expects £9m profit for 2007 despite disappointing sales in north America
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Low & Bonar buys carpet tile producer
Specialist materials firm agrees to purchase Westbond's entire share capital for up to £10.9m
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Hill International buys John Shreeves Holdings
US-based firm acquires cost consultant with a turnover of £2.4m
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Marshalls issues upbeat trading statement
Products group optimistic about contracts in 2008 after spending £12m on acquisitions last year
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Record order book for Henry Boot
Construction group's 2007 results are on track despite recent turbulence in financial markets
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NewsBalfour Beatty secures £350m Heathrow East contract
Contractor will build first two phases of Heathrow's new East Terminal for BAA