Published Date:
06 November 2009
BUILDING and construction group J Smart yesterday unveiled the first loss in its history due to writedowns on the value of property.
Losses in the year to 31 July were £1.2 million compared to a profit last year of £5.9m. Stripping out writedowns, the Edinburgh-based group made an operating profit of £4.5m compared to £8.5m the year before. Figures were hit by "negligible" house sales. The firm is still paying a dividend of 13.85p.
Founded in 1965, J Smart listed on the main market in 1973. Shares in the company were up 9.3 per cent to 427.5p.
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Last Updated:
05 November 2009 8:36 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
