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Sage reported a better than expected half year profit of 86.7 million pounds on revenues up 23 percent to 332.5 million. "Whilst market conditions are substantially unchanged, these strong results show that our growth strategy is gaining momentum in each of our core markets. We therefore continue to view 2004 with confidence," Chairman Michael Jackson said in a statement.

Enodis maker of  ovens for fast-food chains, said it was cautiously optimistic about the rest of its financial year as it reported first half profits in line with expectations.

Slough Estates business parks operator said that while overall economic conditions had made 2003 a tough year, things were improving and its long-term outlook remained good.

John David Group sportswear retailer sales rose O.9 percent in the quarter as the company reviews operations to improve its prospects after its full-year profits slumped to 6m million pounds from 15.1m at the low end of market forecasts.

Ashtead equipment hire firm will post an eight percent drop in annual revenues due to the impact of the weaker U.S. dollar. Revenues were around 500m compared with 540m the year before.

Centurion Electronics (I), Enodis (I), Sage Group (I), Robert Wiseman (F), UKbetting (F), John David (I), Ashtead (I)Johnson Service Group (AGM), Macfarlane Group (AGM), 

Standard Chartered (AGM / Trading), WSP Group (AGM),March Industrial/Manufacturing Output (08:30) NIESR GDP Estimate 

Cisco Systems, TJX Companies May Department Stores, Mylan Labs El Paso, Meridian Gold

Degussa AG, IWKA AG RWE AG, Rheinmetall AG Wella AG, CNP Assurances Klepierre SA

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