James Cropper plc - Investor Announcements

Trading Statement - 28th January 2008

Extract of the Statement by the Chairman, J A Cropper
"In the Preliminary Statement issued on 19 June 2007 I highlighted the exceptional nature of TFP's performance over the previous financial year and the challenges faced in maintaining the momentum of profitable growth in the current year. Whilst turnover growth has met expectations over the course of the current financial year, the impact of a changing product mix has diluted margin, which combined with the weakness of the US$ and the higher cost base resulting from the strategic acquisition of two new US subsidiaries earlier in the year, means that TFP's profit will be lower than last year. Turnover growth is expected to remain strong in both established and emerging markets."

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Trading Statement made on 28th January 2008 (30Kb)

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Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 29th September 2007

	Half Year to September 2007	Half Year to September 2006	Full Year to March 2007
Turnover	£35.7m	33.0m	69.1m
Group profit before tax
Prior to IFRS	£1.4m	£1.0m	£2.5m
After IFRS	£1.3m	£0.8m	£2.1m
Earnings per share	10.4p	6.4p	16.2p
Dividend Interim	2.2p	1.9p	7.0p
Gearing	21%	37%	23%

	Encouraging growth in turnover by TFP and Speciality Papers
	TFP acquires US based supplies of metal-coated fibres for a combined purchase consideration of approximately £0.5 million
	Weakening US$ adversely impacting on margins if TFP and Converting
	Strong upward trend in pulp and energy costs anticipated in second-half
	Significant reduction in IAS19 pension deficit
	Transfer from Main List to AIM successfully completed on 31 August2007

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Interim Results Ending 29th September 2007 (88Kb) and the Investor Briefing (6,704Kb)

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AGM - TFP Overview Presentation - 1st August 2007

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John Denman, James Cropper plc
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AIM Schedule 1 Pre-Admission Announcement - 1st August 2007

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John Denman, James Cropper plc
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AGM and EGM Proxy Results - 1st August 2007

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John Denman, James Cropper plc
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AGM Chairmans Statement - 1st August 2007

Statement by the Chairman, J A Cropper
“I am pleased to report that Technical Fibre Products (“TFP”) and James Cropper Speciality Papers (“Speciality Papers”) traded strongly in the opening quarter with turnover significantly higher than in the same period last year.

Overall Group turnover in the first quarter was £17.9 million, 11% up on the previous year”.

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John Denman, James Cropper plc
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Preliminary Results for the Year Ending 31st March 2007

“The Group’s recovery was spearheaded by a very significant increase in sales by Technical Fibre Products, reduced energy costs and through increased turnover and improved efficiencies within James Cropper Speciality Papers”.
“Our strong recovery and return to profitability is reflected in the proposed increase in dividend to shareholders”.

Extract of the statement by the Chairman, J A Cropper

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James Cropper plc
Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director
Tel: 01539 722002

Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd
Ifor Williams, Director
Tel: 0121 236 7000
Mobile: 07721 002520

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Fiona Tooley, Director
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Mobile: 07785 703523

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Preliminary Results Issued June 2007 (139k)

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Investor Briefing Issued June 2007 (7140k)

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Trading Statement Issued May 2007

"I am pleased to report that since then our Technical Fibre Products and James Cropper Speciality Papers businesses continued to trade strongly in the fourth quarter. In addition, the full year IFRS pension adjustment charge relating to the Group’s defined benefit pension schemes is considerably less than was anticipated".

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Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd
Fiona Tooley, Director
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Trading Statement Issued May 2007 (7k)

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Appointment of Financial Adviser and Stockbroker

The Board of James Cropper plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd as the Company’s Financial Adviser and Stockbroker with immediate effect (1 May 2007).

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James Cropper plc
Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director
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Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd
Ifor Williams, Director
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Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd
Fiona Tooley, Director
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Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 30th September 2006

Enquiries:
Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director
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Interim Results Ending 1st October 2006 (70Kb) or the Interim Results Briefing Presentation (8810Kb)

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Trading Statement Issued
1st February 2007

"I am pleased to announce that the trading outlook for the full financial year has improved
significantly since the Interim Results announcement issued on 21 November 2006. As a consequence the Board believes that the Group’s preliminary results for the full year ended 31 March 2007, prior to net IFRS pension adjustments, will exceed current market forecasts.".

Extract of the statement by the Chairman, J A Cropper

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Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director
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Trading Statement Issued 2007 (19k)

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Interim Results for the 26 weeks ended 30th September 2006

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Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director
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Interim Results Ending 1st October 2006 (70Kb) or the Interim Results Briefing Presentation (8810Kb)

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AGM Chairmans Statement - 3rd August 2006

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John Denman, James Cropper plc
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Preliminary Results released on 20st June 2006

"The outlook for Speciality Papers will remain difficult for the foreseeable future given the volatile nature of energy markets. Global pulp inventories continue to decline, owing to strong demand and reduced pulp production, mostly resulting from closures in North America. As a consequence pulp is expected to advance on an upward trend in the current financial year. It should therefore be anticipated that the profitability of Speciality Papers will deteriorate further in the short term”.

“I am encouraged by the recent improvement in the performance of Technical Fibre Products. An emerging portfolio of new product developments combined with a well-managed cost base provides confidence that this improvement will continue despite the recent weakening of the US$”.

“Despite the current slow down in consumer spending across the retail sector development of The Paper Mill Shop brand will progress through new routes to market”.

“I am very disappointed that it has been necessary to reduce this year’s final dividend payment. In due course management plans, backed by the Board’s firm resolve, will return the Group to acceptable levels of profitability, therefore enabling our progressive dividend policy to be restored".
James Cropper, Chairman

Enquiries:
Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director
James Cropper PLC
Telephone: 01539 722002
www.cropper.com

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Full Preliminary Results Press Release 2006 (70k)
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Interim Results Briefing released on 22nd November 2005

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John Denman, James Cropper plc
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AGM Chairmans Statement - 3rd August 2005

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Preliminary Results released on 21st June 2005

"I am pleased to report that the recovery of the Group continued in the second half of the financial year with all Divisions trading profitably. This has resulted in a profit before tax of £1,771,000 for the full year compared to £785,000 in the previous year. The improvement was sales led with Group turnover increasing 11% to £64.6 million against £58.0 million last year".

"In view of the Group's improved performance in the past financial year, the Board is proposing a final dividend payment of 6.3p, making a total dividend for the full year of 8.2p compared to 7.8p in 2004, an overall increase of 5.1%".

"Energy costs are expected to rise further during the course of 2005. Pulp costs are currently on a rising trend, particularly those relating to hardwoods. These factors are likely to depress profitability of James Cropper Speciality Papers in the current financial year to below the levels achieved in the past year".

"The Paper Mill Shop will continue to expand the number of outlets during the course of the next twelve months building upon its success to date".

"Given the Group's sound financial position and its portfolio of related niche businesses, I am confident that despite the short-term challenges we can develop and exploit future opportunities in our areas of expertise at home and abroad".
James Cropper, Chairman

Enquiries:
Alun Lewis, Chief Executive
John Denman, Group Finance Director
James Cropper PLC
Telephone: 01539 722002
www.cropper.com

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