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The Group
| Group Profile |
Grafton’s main activities are builders and plumbers merchanting, DIY retailing and mortar manufacturing, with leading market positions in Ireland and the UK. |
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| Group History |
Grafton is in business since 1902 with the establishment of Chadwicks to supply builders merchants and building contractors with Irish and imported cement. |
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| Board |
Executive Group Management
Michael Chadwick, Executive Chairman
Colm Ó Nualláin, Finance Director
Leo Martin, Chief Operating Officer
Fergus Malone, Executive Director
Charles Rinn, Group Financial Controller and Secretary |
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| Strategy |
The Group’s strategy is consistent and focused and aims to achieve above average long term returns for shareholders. |
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| Operations |
Grafton has a strong portfolio of businesses and brands and is organised on a geographic basis by business activity. The Group has over 560 locations, employing more than 11,000 people. |
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| Key Brands |
The Group’s key brands include the No.1 and No.2 builder merchants and the No.1 and No.2 DIY retailing brands in Ireland. In the UK Grafton is the 4th largest builders merchanting operation and the leading mortar manufacturer. |
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| Contact Us |
Grafton Group plc
Heron House
Corrig Road
Sandyford Industrial Estate
Dublin 18
T: +353 1 216 0600
F: +353 1 295 4470
Email: email@graftonplc.com
Web: www.graftonplc.com |
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Financial Performance
| Results Centre |
Latest results: Final Results Announcement on 10 March 2008. |
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| Financial Analysis |
2007 Results:
Turnover €3.21 billion (2006: €2.93 billion)
Operating profit €266 million (2006: €245 million)
Adjusted diluted EPS 84.3 cent (2006: 78.0 cent) |
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| Financial History |
The Group has a strong track record of performance with compound annual growth in earnings of 26% since becoming an independent public limited company in 1987. |
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Market Data
| Share Information |
Current share price: €3.95
Market cap: €0.9 bn
Shares in issue: 229.7 million Grafton Units (31 March 2008 excluding treasury shares)
Number of shareholders: 9,969 (31 March 2008)
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Registrars
| Shareholder Services |
Capita Corporate Registrars Plc provide a range of services for Ordinary shareholders, which can be accessed via this website. |
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