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Eurodis Electron - Debt lower than expected

August 2004

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The positive surprise to results for the year to 31 May was a reduction in borrowings to £31.6m from £63.1m, much lower than most commentators had expected. This is partly explained  by the 25% decline in sales to £225m reflecting the liquidity constraints faced as some suppliers had asked for cash upfront, which Eurodis was not able to achieve and caused product shortages. This all culminated in two fundraisings which kept the group afloat.  Including £30.7m of non recurring exceptionals and restructuring, loss before tax was £50.9m, double the previous year's reported losses of £25.7m. Gross margins also came under pressure, falling to 16% from 16.6%, with the decrease put down to th ...

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