7 Oct 2011 10:30
ABBEY PLC ("ABBEY")
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CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS TO SHAREHOLDERS AT AGM
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ABBEY CURRENT TRADING
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Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 74th Annual General Meeting of Abbey plc. Before commencing the formalities this morning, I wish to make a brief statement about current trading.
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Trading in the first few months of this year has been satisfactory. Progress continues to be made across all parts of the business.
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In southern England activity continues at a steady rate.
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In Ireland sales interest has revived in recent weeks after the summer holidays. Our development in Kilcoole, Co Wicklow is particularly active.
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On present trends the Group is on course for a reasonable outcome this year.
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Charles H Gallagher
Executive Chairman
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ENDS