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CONNECT GROUP PLC sees an upgrade to Slightly Positive due to a better fundamental star rating

The general evaluation of CONNECT GROUP PLC (GB), a company active in the Publishing industry, has been upgraded by the independent financial analyst theScreener with the addition of a star. Its fundamental valuation now shows 4 out of 4 possible stars while its market behaviour can be considered as moderately risky. theScreener believes that the additional star(s) merits the upgrade of its general evaluation to Slightly Positive. As of the analysis date July 10, 2020, the closing price was GBp 17.75 and its potential was estimated at GBp 21.98.

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Smiths News

Connect Group is a distributor operating in early distribution and mixed freight. Co. connects suppliers to customers. Co.'s operating segments are: News and Media: News Distribution, News and Media: Media, and Mixed Freight. Co.'s News and Media: News Distribution segment is a U.K. distributor of newspapers and magazines. As of Aug 31 2017, the segment distributed newspapers and magazines to 27,000 retailers across England and Wales from 39 distribution centers. The News and Media: Media segment is a supplier of newspaper and magazines to airlines and a provider of inflight services. The Mixed Freight segment is a provider of next day B2B delivery of Mixed Freight consignments.

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