Worthington Grp Share News (WRN)

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Worthington Group PLC (WRN.LN) said Thursday trading for the period from April 1 to date is in line with management expectations. MAIN FACTS: -Head office rental receipts and costs are in line with expectations during the period. -Trimmings by Design Ltd continues to trade at a small loss although this represents an accounting loss only and does not affect Worthington's cash position. -Shares of Worthington at 1022 GMT up 0.5 pence or 2.7%, at 19.5 pence, valuing the company at GBP2.2 million. -By Tapan Panchal, Dow Jones Newswires. Tel +44(0)207-842 9448, tapan.panchal@dowjones.com (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 22, 2010 06:24 ET (10:24 GMT)