Vp Regulatory News (VP.)

7 Apr 2006 07:00

Vp PLC07 April 2006 Press Release 7 April 2006 Vp plc ("Vp" or "the Group") Trading Update Vp plc, the equipment rental specialist, today issues the following tradingupdate in advance of its Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 March 2006,which are to be announced on 8 June 2006. We are pleased to report that Group trading for the year has been satisfactoryand in line with the Board's expectations. The four acquisitions made duringthe financial year have been successfully integrated into the Group's activitiesand further strengthen our competitiveness and market position. The outlook for the markets within which the Group operates remains positive andwe expect that the Group will deliver another year of progress for the yearending 31 March 2007. - Ends - For further information please contact: Vp plc Jeremy Pilkington, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 445jeremy.pilkington@vpplc.com www.vpplc.com Neil Stothard, Group Managing Directorneil.stothard@vpplc.com Mike Holt, Group Finance Directormike.holt@vpplc.com Abchurch Sarah Hollins / Dana Thomas Tel: +44 (0) 113 203 1341sarah.hollins@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. For the year ended 31 March 2005, Group turnover was £90.0million. The Group is now focused on six businesses: 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. Hire Station Tools and specialist products for industry, construction and home owners. Torrent Trackside Infrastructure equipment and services for the railway renewals and maintenanceindustry. TPA TPA is a leading supplier of portable roadway systems, bridging, fencing andbarriers primarily to the UK market, but also in Ireland and mainland Europe. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange