LTC.L Regulatory News (LTC)

10 Apr 2006 07:01

Latchways PLC10 April 2006 10 April 2006 LATCHWAYS PLC PRE CLOSE TRADING UPDATE The Board of Latchways plc, the designer and manufacturer of fall protectionsystems for working at height, is pleased to provide the following update ontrading in advance of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2006. The strong performance of all areas of the business reported for the first halfof the year has continued throughout the second half. As a result, we expectfull year pre-tax profits to be ahead of current market expectations. Wecontinue to see and pursue opportunities across the business which give usconfidence for the new financial year. Order books remain buoyant both inLatchways and the HCL companies. It is expected that the preliminary results for the year will be released onMonday 12 June 2006. Enquiries: Latchways plc Tel: 01380 732 700David Hearson, Chief ExecutiveRex Orton, Financial Director Threadneedle Communications Tel: 020 7936 9605Graham Herring Notes to Editors Latchways plc designs, manufactures and sells a complete range of fallprotection systems offering continuous protection to individuals working atheight. The systems are sold worldwide through a network of trained installersand are used to provide worker safety on applications as diverse as aircraftwings, buildings, bridges, commercial roofs, telecommunications towers,manufacturing plants, entertainment arenas and offshore platforms. Latchways'equipment may be fitted either to new structures or retrofitted to existingones. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange