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On 6 December 2024, James Halstead PLC held its Annual General Meeting, where Chairman Mr Anthony Wild announced he is stepping down. The company will approve a final dividend of 6.0p per ordinary share, marking the 48th consecutive year of increase, and reported that current financial year trading is on track with cash levels strong and ahead of the prior year.
| Date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Time | 07:00:01 |
| Category | AGMs and other meetings |
| ID | 9617O |
6 December 2024
JAMES HALSTEAD PLC
Chairman's Statement to the Annual General Meeting
James Halstead plc, UK manufacturer and global seller of commercial flooring, is holding its AGM today at 12.00 noon at which the Chairman, Mr Anthony Wild, will make the following statement:
"Firstly, let me welcome you all to our AGM. This is my last AGM as I am stepping down as Chairman.
Today we will approve our final dividend of 6.0p per ordinary share - yet another record dividend. This marks the 48th year of increase.
I am pleased to report that trading in the current financial year is on track to meet our expectations of continued progress.
In addition, cash levels remain strong and ahead of the prior year.
I, and the Board, remain positive about the market most particularly in the healthcare, education and aged care sectors, all of which are areas of government focus on investment both in the UK and overseas."
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Enquiries: |
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James Halstead: |
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Mark Halstead, Chief Executive |
Telephone: 0161 767 2500 |
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Gordon Oliver, Finance Director |
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Hudson Sandler: |
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Nick Lyon |
Telephone: 020 7796 4133 |
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Nick Moore |
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Panmure Liberum (Nomad & Joint Broker): |
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Ed Mansfield / Tom Scrivens |
Telephone: 020 7886 2500 |
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Zeus (Joint Broker): |
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Ben Thorne / Fraser Marshall |
Telephone: 020 3829 5000 |
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