Leeds Group Regulatory News (LDSG)

26 Jan 2006 12:55

Leeds Group PLC26 January 2006 Issued on behalf of Leeds Group plcDate: Thursday, 26 January 2006 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leeds Group plc Annual General Meeting At today's Annual General Meeting, Vin Murria, Non-Executive Chairman, toldshareholders: "In our preliminary results announcement on 20 December 2005, we stated that thenew financial year had begun well with results to date showing a continuation ofthe strong sales and incoming orders experienced in the second half of theprevious year. "I am pleased to report that the results of the first quarter of the currentyear were encouraging with sales in that period by the Group's continuingbusiness exceeding last year's levels by 25%. With an order book that remains ata record level, we face the future with a considerable degree of confidence. "In addition, following the sale of Leeds Leasing plc to Bibby Asset FinanceLtd, the Board continues to explore possible ways to apply the cash resources atits disposal for the benefit of shareholders and will make further announcementsin due course as appropriate." All resolutions were duly passed. Enquiries:Malcolm Wilson, Company Secretary Fiona TooleyLeeds Group plc Citigate Dewe RogersonTel: 0113 391 9000 Tel: 0121 455 8370 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange