Debts boost for Galliford helps shares July 4, 2008 Housebuilder and construction firm Galliford Try surprised the City yesterday, saying it had been able to slash its debt to less than £5m, sending its shares up 14 per cent by the close of trading. The figure fell well below analyst expectations, with predictions that the firm, which operates in the public and private sector, [...]
Mowlem admits takeover approach November 1, 2005 Mowlem, the construction group chosen to build a new stand at Twickenham, is the latest company to be at the centre of takeover talks. The Middlesex-based company, which has added support services to its remit, admitted yesterday it had received an approach for the business, although it declined to reveal the identity of its suitor. [...]