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Punch Taverns says full year trading in line

Wed, 31st Aug 2016 09:35

(ShareCast News) - Pub operator Punch Taverns reported a rise in average profit per pub for the 52 weeks to 20 August, with like-for-like net income growth in the core estate.In a trading statement for the full year, the company said profit per pub was up around 4%, while core estate LFL net income grew 1%.Punch said it has completed its strategic programme of pub sales, including £83m from property and land sales, £53m from the disposal of its non-core pubs and £99m from the disposal of its 50% holding in Matthew Clark.Chief executive Duncan Garrood said: "The business has ended the year with a solid set of results, in line with our expectations, and which reflects the completion of our strategic disposal programme."The roll-out of our retail division is progressing well and we now plan to accelerate the roll-out to around 150 pubs per year. I look forward to updating the market fully when we present our full set of results on 8 November."Net debt reduced by approximately £225m in the period, which is a 16% reduction in the year.Numis, which rates the stock at 'buy', said: "Overall, this is a solid update from Punch, which continues to show robust performance in its core estate and execute well on retail conversions."At 1000 BST, Punch shares were up 1.4% to 96.55p.
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2 Oct 2014 14:04

Punch Taverns gets Lloyds Bank approval for restructuring

Oct 2 (Reuters) - Punch Taverns Plc said it had received approval from Lloyds Bank Plc for its plan to restructure its 2.3 billion pound ($3.7 billion) debt. The pub operator said in August that owners of 65 percent of its notes supported the plan, but that it had yet to secure the backing

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2 Oct 2014 13:41

Punch Taverns Takes Step Closer To Completing Debt Restructuring (ALLISS)

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23 Sep 2014 17:10

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17 Sep 2014 16:46

UPDATE: Punch Taverns Says Noteholders Approve Of Restructuring Proposals

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17 Sep 2014 14:48

Punch Taverns Shareholders Approve Restructuring Proposals

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5 Sep 2014 07:45

Punch Taverns Says Support Growing For Latest Debt Restructuring Plan

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24 Aug 2014 19:51

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18 Aug 2014 17:24

Punch Taverns proposes cutting debts by £600m

Punch Taverns, the Burton upon Trent-based pub and bar operator, announced the full terms of its restructuring proposals on Monday, as it seeks to reduce its £2.26bn debts. In an official statement, the company said the proposals were broadly similar to those announced last week, which were delayed

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18 Aug 2014 11:10

Punch Taverns says 65 pct of noteholders back restructuring plan

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Punch Taverns Plc said owners of about 65 percent of its notes now supported its plan to restructure about 2.3 billion pounds ($3.9 billion) of debt, up from about 59 percent in June. Punch, which began the process of restructuring its debt in 2012, said shareholders cont

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18 Aug 2014 09:05

Punch Taverns Reveals Terms Of Debt Restructuring Proposals

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Punch Taverns Says Restructuring Of Debt Delayed

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