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Ideal Shopping

October 2010

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Ideal, the UK's only quoted TV channel operator, reported a strong set of interims in line with its recent positive trading statement. Interim pretax profit came in at Â£2.7m with eps of 5.9p. That compares to an adjusted loss of Â£0.9m last year. Overall, total sales for the year were up 19% to Â£56.6m and were up 11.4% on a like-for-like basis, excluding the Lead The Good Life acquisition. At present, Ideal operates three home shopping channels across three digital platforms (Freeview, Sky and Virgin) together with associated websites. It offers a broad selection of general merchandise led by home & leisure (up 38% to Â£29m) and craft (up 19% to Â£13.2m) along with fashion, health & beauty and jewellery. Tog ...

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