UK: Wiseman confirms FY guidance but shares slide
By just-food.com | 31 March 2011
Robert Wiseman Dairies expects annual turnover and underlying profits to meet its previous expectations, the UK milk processor confirmed today (31 March) - but the company's shares still fell.
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Robert Wiseman Dairies expects annual turnover and underlying profits to meet its previous expectations, the UK milk processor confirmed today (31 March) - but the company's shares still fell.
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