Vp Regulatory News (VP.)

11 Sep 2007 10:35

Vp PLC11 September 2007 Press Release 11 September 2007 Vp plc ("Vp" or "the Company") AGM Statement Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, announces that at the Group's AnnualGeneral Meeting held earlier today, all resolutions put to Shareholders by theBoard were duly passed. Speaking at the meeting, Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman said: "Further to theInterim Management Statement announced in August, I am pleased to reiterate thatthe Group's financial year has started strongly, with performance comfortablyahead of management expectations and prior year. The Cool Customers and ET Hireacquisitions made earlier in the year have been successfully integrated and areperforming well." - ends - Enquiries:Vp plcJeremy Pilkington, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 405jeremypilkington@vpplc.com www.vpplc.com Neil Stothard, Group Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445neil.stothard@vpplc.com www.vpplc.com Mike Holt, Group Finance Director Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445mike.holt@vpplc.com www.vpplc.com Media enquiries:Abchurch CommunicationsSarah Hollins/Emma Johnson Tel: +44 (0) 113 203 1340emma.johnson@abchurch-group.com www.abchurch-group.com Notes to editors The principal activity of the Group is equipment rental and associated servicesalmost entirely conducted within the UK. Vp plc listed on the London StockExchange in 1973. The Group is focused on six businesses: Hire Station Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners. TPA Portable roadway systems, bridging, fencing and barriers primarily to the UKmarket, but also in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. Torrent Trackside Infrastructure equipment and services for the railway renewals and maintenanceindustry. Groundforce Excavation support systems and specialist products for the water, civilengineering and construction industries. UK Forks Rough terrain material handling equipment for industry, residential and generalconstruction. Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services Equipment and service providers to the international oil and gas exploration anddevelopment markets. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange