Grafton: Trading in line with expectations

Builders merchants Grafton - who have received approval to purchanse rival Heitons - have said trading in both Ireland and the UK is in line with their expectations.

Like-for-like sales growth continued in Ireland and the UK during the second half of 2004. Group Turnover for 2004 exceeded €1.87bn and Group profits for 2004 are expected to be in line with market expectations.