Beard increases Huntsworth stake

Non-executive director Eugene Beard has added to his holding in marketing communications firm Huntsworth Group. He invested £31,200 in 50,000 Huntsworth shares. This takes his stake to 625,000 shares.

Beard invested nearly £24,000 in June, when he added 61,376 shares to his shareholding.

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Huntsworth has rationalised its 26 brands into four key brands - Citigate, Grayling, Huntsworth Health and Red - at a cost of between £8m and £10m.

Earnings in 2009 are expected to be in line with expectations. Profits of around £24m are forecast. Visibility is good for 2010 and 70% of expected revenues should be committed by the end of January.

Earlier this month, Huntsworth paid an initial $33.6m (£20.4m) for Dutko Worldwide, the largest US public policy management group. Dutko will be consolidated into the Grayling brand and provide the group with a strong US presence.

Huntsworth has extended its bank facility until September 2012.

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