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Kewill Systems - Tech sector showing recovery

July 2004

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Kewill returned to profitability in the year to 31 March. Turnover was up 2% to £22.1m (8% in constant currency terms) including a three month contribution from Tradepoint.  The US accounts for almost two thirds of sales and 90% of operating profit so given the exchange-rate movements in the period, this is a very strong underlying result and suggests organic growth in the US business.  Profit before tax was £1.5m compared to a restated loss of £6.1m last year.  Earnings  were 2.7p.  Cash was dented by the outflow of £6.1m relating to the acquisition of Tradepoint in January,  but Kewill/Tradepoint are both cash generative and Kewill ended with cash of £19.1m. The ...

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