Smith News sees PTP growth

Smiths News, the largest UK newspaper and magazine wholesaler, remains on track to deliver strong growth in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 August 2012, in line with market consensus.

Smiths News, the largest UK newspaper and magazine wholesaler, remains on track to deliver strong growth in pre-tax profits for the year to 31 August 2012, in line with market consensus.

During the 18 week period to 7 January 2012 revenues increased 1.9% year on year, boosted by contributions from the newly acquired Dawson Books, Dawson Media Direct and Dawson Marketing Services divisions.

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