Johnson Matthey says H2 trading in line with guidance |
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LONDON (AFX) - Johnson Matthey PLC, the UK specialty chemicals and precious metals group, said trading in the second half of 2006 remained strong, in line with the guidance it gave in January.In a Jan 24 statement, the group said all of its key businesses delivered increased sales, led by the precious metals products division which is continuing to benefit from the buoyant platinum group metal markets.'Overall, despite adverse exchange translation, Johnson Matthey has achieved good growth in sales and earnings this year and the outlook for the new financial year is encouraging,' Johnson Matthey said in a trading update issued today.monicca.egoy@thomson.commbe/wjCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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