2013 sales outlook clouds over at Melrose

A red flag has been raised at industrial turnaround specialist Melrose, with the group saying some of its businesses have seen a slow-down in business in recent weeks.

A red flag has been raised at industrial turnaround specialist Melrose, with the group saying some of its businesses have seen a slow-down in business in recent weeks.

Notwithstanding the above, the group is trading in line with expectations. Stripping out the contribution from the recently acquired Elster Group, revenues from Melrose companies at constant exchange rates since July 1st have been up 6% year-on-year, which represents a slow-down from the 10% growth rate in the first half of 2012. For the year to date, underlying revenue is up 8%.

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