Volex shares down on Q3 growth slowdown

Shares in Volex dipped on news the electrical, digital and optical connections firm saw a slowdown in growth in the third quarter of the year ended April 1st 2012.

Shares in Volex dipped on news the electrical, digital and optical connections firm saw a slowdown in growth in the third quarter of the year ended April 1st 2012.

Revenue in the quarter was adversely impacted by reduced spend by telecoms operators in response to increased economic uncertainty, the company said, at $21.3m down 30% over last year ($30.2m).

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