Public relations firm Huntsworth enjoyed some positive PR for itself today, announcing that its new non-executive director John Farrell has signalled his commitment to the company with the purchase of a large chunk of shares.
He bought 200,000 shares at 74p a time, paying a total of nearly £150,000. It was his first purchase of shares in the group.
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In July, it said it expects to meet management's profit expectations in the first half of this year , with 86% of forecast revenues committed for 2009.
Farrell, who is president of the Institute of Sales Promotion, and a founder member of the Direct Marketing Association of Great Britain. joined the board on August 1.
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