Company Profile For Travis Perkins PLC

Travis Perkins PLC (TPK.L) (London Stock Exchange)

sector: Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services · industry: Retail - Specialty ·

As of 25 Nov 2009

779.00GBp

Price Change

-5.50

Percent Change

-0.70%

Analyst Recommendations

Overview

Travis Perkins plc is a builder merchant and home improvement retailer in the United Kingdom. The Company, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in the sale of timber, building materials, plumbing and heating products, and the hiring of tools to the building trade and industry generally, and to the general public, within the United Kingdom. Travis Perkins plc operates in into two business divisions: Builders Merchanting and Retailing, both of which operate entirely in the United Kingdom. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had 1,223 branches. In April 2008, the Company acquired a 30% equity interest in ToolStation Limited, a direct retailer of lightside products. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company acquired 10 companies.

Quick Financial Synopsis

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 June 2009, Travis Perkins plc's revenue decreased 13% to £1.45B. Net income decreased 25% to £65.1M. Revenue reflects decreased income from Merchanting and Retail business segment of the Group. Net income also reflects a decrease in operating profit and a decrease in finance income. Travis Perkins plc is a builder merchant and home improvement retailer in the United Kingdom.