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Highbury House

February 2004

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Highbury's earlier fears of a downturn in its consumer magazine side have abated with the news that results for 2003 are expected to be in line with market forecasts. Highbury said its consumer operations have performed satisfactorily with the two acquisitions of Cabal and Paragon "exceeding expectations." Excluding these, the other titles will be slightly below last year but any loss of sales there is being offset by an improved newsstand distribution agreement which will significantly enhance margins. Its business titles continue to disappoint largely due to the disruption caused by the reorganisation and the aborted disposal. Market conditions continue to be difficult in this side. ...

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