Fyffes performs as expected in 2006

IN a pre-close statement, issued yesterday, ahead of its interim results — due for release in early September — Fyffes said that its performance expectations for the full year of 2006 remain in line with its previous announcements in this regard.

“Consistent with the normal seasonality of the business, results will be weighted towards the first half of the year. The adjusted profit before tax for the six months to June 30 is expected to be in the range of €37 million to €39m,” the statement said.

“The group has invested in excess of €20m, including debt acquired, on a number of acquisitions in the year to date,” it added.