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Findel - Educational side recovers strongly

May 2004

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The shares moved up sharply after Findel issued a preclose statement following its 31 March year end.  Findel said that sales in the year to 31 March were up 14% on the previous year and over £400m for the first time.  This has been driven by a  strong performance from the mail order operations and a second half bounce back at the educational supplies division.Mail order sales have shown impressive growth throughout the year with sales growth of 22% driven in particular by strong performances in electrical, bedding, textile and branded clothing ranges (although remember most of the money is made from subprime lending). Sales via the internet increased by 79% (and are now 12% of divisional sales) and the recent ...

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