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Navigating market challenges, acquisition in Ireland

Vp’s half year update highlights another resilient performance set against a backdrop of challenging macro-economic conditions. The current year outturn will be below previous expectations, given a slower than anticipated improvement in performance at Brandon Hire Station and a slower than expected rollout of projects under the new Network Rail Control Period (CP7).

At the same time, today’s acquisition of Charleville Hire and Platform Ltd (for an initial €12m) marks a return to M&A activity in a specialist area, highlighting the strategic ambitions of the new management team. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Group EPS, it provides a platform for growth and allows Vp to take advantage of opportunities that exist in the buoyant Irish market.

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VP PLC

Vp is involved in rental business. Co. provides products and services to range of end markets including infrastructure, construction, housebuilding and oil and gas. Co. comprises a U.K. and an International Division. Co.'s U.K. division comprised of: Hire Station, which provides tools for industry, construction, and DIY; Torrent Trackside, which is engaged in railway plant; Groundforce, which is engaged in construction solutions; TPA, which is engaged in portable roadways; and U.K. Forks, which is engaged in material handeling. Co.'s International division compsrised of: Airpac Bukom, which is engaged in oildfield services; and TR Group, which is engaged in technical equipment rental.

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