Oxford Instruments sales improve
Oxford Instruments, a high technology tools and systems for industry and research, said it has made an encouraging start to the year with orders, sales and profits all ahead of the same period last year.
Oxford Instruments, a high technology tools and systems for industry and research, said it has made an encouraging start to the year with orders, sales and profits all ahead of the same period last year.
The group said sales growth for the period from 1 April 2012 to date was fuelled by both an organic and reported basis.
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As a result, the Board expects it will continue to make good progress in line with company expectations for the financial year and consistent with its objectives.
Oxford added that there has been no significant change in the financial position of the group.
Shares of Oxford Instruments fell 7.00p or 0.54% to 1,285.00p in early London trading.
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