date:Aug 09, 2012
nes added:The biggest news ... is that the 40M cost saving target for 2013 will now be delivered by the end of 2012, and while Premier gives no new number for the overall ultimate cost savings, it is clearly higher than 40M. This will help offset dilution from the disposal programme, which is described as on schedule, and we dont expect to materially change forecasts today.
Meanwhile, Martin Deboo of Investec said in a note that first-half performance represented asolid start to the new future,