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Berendsen plc Trading Update 13 December 2011.
13 December 2011

The Board of Berendsen plc ("The Group") issues the following statement before entering its close period for the year ending 31 December 2011. The Group will announce its full year 2011 results on 24 February 2012.


Berendsen plc Interim Management Statement
28 October 2011

The Board of Berendsen plc ("the Group'') today issues an Interim Management Statement, covering the period since 1 July 2011.


Berendsen plc Trading Update 30 June 2011
30 June 2011

The Board of Berendsen plc ("the Group") issues the following statement before entering its close period for the half year ending 30 June 2011 and prior to its Interim Results announcement, which will be issued on 26 August 2011.


Interim Management Statement
28 April 2011

The Board of Berendsen plc ("the Group'') today issues its interim management statement for the period from 1 January 2011 prior to its Annual General Meeting today at 11.00am.


Full Year results 2010
25 February 2011

Full Year results announcement for the year ended 31st December 2010


Full Year results 2010
25 February 2011

Full Year results announcement for the year ended 31st December 2010


Acquisition of ISS Washrooms in the Scandinavia
06 January 2011

The Board of Berendsen plc ("Berendsen") is pleased to announce the acquisition of the washroom activities of ISS in Denmark, Sweden and Norway for DKK 300 million (eq£34 million) in cash, paid from existing resources.


Disposal of Björnkläder
02 December 2010

The Board of The Davis Service Group Plc ("the Group") is pleased to announce the disposal of Björnkläder AB, its Swedish direct sales business, to Litorina, a private equity company based in Sweden.


Interim management statement
01 November 2010

The Board of The Davis Service Group Plc ("the Group'') today issues its interim management statement for the period from 1 January 2010.


Strategy Review webcast
01 November 2010



Interim results 2010
26 August 2010



Interim results webcast - 27th August
25 August 2010

A webcast for the announcement of the Interim results 2010 will take place at 9.30am on Friday 27th August.


Interim Management Statement at AGM
14 July 2010

The Board of the Davis Service Group Plc (''The Group'') today issues its interim management statement for the period from 1 January 2010 and prior to its Annual General Meeting today at 11:00 am.


Preliminary results 2010
25 February 2010

Annual results announcementfor the year ended 31st December 2009 "A solid foundation for future growth"


Appointment of new Non-Executive Directors
25 February 2010

The Davis Service Group Plc ("Davis") is pleased to announce that it has appointed Iain Ferguson, David Lowden and Andrew Wood as Non-Executive Directors of the Company with effect from 1 March 2010. Philip Rogerson and René Schuster will step down from the Board at the same time.


Acquisitions to further strengthen market positions in the Group's key business sectors and regions
10 January 2010

The Davis Service Group Plc ("the Group") announces that it has made two strategic acquisitions for a combined cash consideration of £44.5 million, of which £2.5 million is deferred beyond 2010.


Acquisitions to further strengthen market positions in the Group's key business sectors and regions
10 January 2010

The Davis Service Group Plc ("the Group") announces that it has made two strategic acquisitions for a combined cash consideration of £44.5 million, of which £2.5 million is deferred beyond 2010.


Issue of senior guaranteed notes; £182 million of long term funding secured; good progress in October trading
04 January 2010

The Board of The Davis Service Group Plc ("the Group") announces that it has agreed to issue $259 million (£157 million) long term senior guaranteed notes to US private placement investors. The notes, which have maturities from December 2016 to December 2021(1), have been swapped into Euro at an average interest rate of 5.219%. In addition, the Group will issue £25 million of Sterling senior guaranteed notes due December 2019 at 5.74%.


Interim Results 2009
27 August 2009

Continued resilience: Balance sheet strengthened: Dividend maintained


Appointment of Chief Executive
30 July 2009

The Board of Directors of the Davis Service Group Plc was notified earlier this year by Roger Dye, the Chief Executive, of his intention to retire at the end of 2009. Since then, the Board has conducted a search to identify and secure a high quality successor and is today delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Ventress, currently President of Staples International.


Appointment of JPMorgan Cazenove as Joint Corporate Broker
26 February 2009

The Board of The Davis Service Group Plc is pleased to announce the appointment with immediate effect of JPMorgan Cazenove as joint corporate broker to work alongside Oriel Securities Limited.


Pre-close trading update
18 December 2008

Prior to The Davis Service Group Plc ('the Group') entering its close period for the full year ending 31 December 2008, it releases the following trading update.


Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2008
28 August 2008

Good growth in revenue and adjusted operating profit


Interim Management Statement at AGM: "On track for another successful year"
27 April 2008

The Board of The Davis Service Group Plc (''the Group'') today issues its interim management statement at its AGM which covers the period for the three months to 31 March 2008.


Preliminary Results
28 February 2008



Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2007
09 September 2007

Good growth in revenue and adjusted operating profit with continuing investment for the future


Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2006
09 September 2007

Interim results announcement for the six months ended 30 June 2006. Growth in sales and earnings, continued positive momentum on continent.


Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2007
09 September 2007

Good growth in revenue and adjusted operating profit with continuing investment for the future


Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2006
09 September 2007

Interim results announcement for the six months ended 30 June 2006. Growth in sales and earnings, continued positive momentum on continent.


Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2007
09 September 2007

Good growth in revenue and adjusted operating profit with continuing investment for the future


Trading Update Statement
01 July 2007

The Board of The Davis Service Group Plc announces the following period-end update on trading for the six months to 30 June 2007. The Group's interim results for the period ended 30 June 2007 are expected to be announced on Friday 31 August 2007.


Davis expands in the UK healthcare sector
11 June 2007



Investor and Analyst Site Visit & Management Appointments
08 Mai 2007

The Davis Service Group plc ("Davis"), the European textile maintenance business, announces that it will host a site visit for investors and analysts in Denmark today and tomorrow.


Result of AGM
23 April 2007

At the Company's Annual General Meeting held today, all the resolutions were duly passed.


AGM Statement
23 April 2007

The following statement will be read out at today's AGM by Christopher Kemball, Chairman..


Annual Information Update
01 April 2007

This annual information update is required by and is being made pursuant to Article 10 of the Prospectus Directive as implemented in the United Kingdom and not for any other purpose and neither the Company, nor any other person, takes any responsibility for, or makes any representation, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of, the information contained therein (except as expressly be set out therein).


Final Preliminary Announcement
22 February 2007



Final Preliminary Announcement
22 February 2007



Operational management change
28 January 2007

The Davis Service Group Plc announces that Christer Ström, the Chief Executive of the Sophus Berendsen operations on the Continent, will leave the Group on 30 June 2007.


Appointment of Oriel Securities as Joint Corporate Broker
09 January 2007

The Board of The Davis Service Group Plc is pleased to announce the appointment with immediate effect of Oriel Securities Limited as joint corporate broker..


Acquisitions update
20 December 2006

The Davis Service Group plc (the "Group"), through its Berendsen subsidiary in Germany, yesterday signed an agreement to purchase the textile service business of the Permaclean group, primarily providing garment rental services.


Pre Close Trading Statement
11 December 2006

Prior to Davis Service Group plc (the "Group") entering its full year close period, it releases the following trading update:


Period-end trading update
03 July 2006

The Board of Davis Service Group plc ("Davis" or "the Group") announces the following period-end update on trading for the six months to 30 June 2006.


Notice of period-end update
14 June 2006



Implementation of IFRS
26 Mars 2006

Davis Service Group plc ('Davis') today announces the expected impact of the implementation of Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on its financial statements.


Implementation of IFRS
26 Mars 2006

Davis Service Group plc ('Davis') today announces the expected impact of the implementation of Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on its financial statements.


Satisfactory Result With Revenue And Profit Growth - Substantial Increase In Adjusted Earnings Per Share
23 February 2006



Satisfactory Result With Revenue And Profit Growth - Substantial Increase In Adjusted Earnings Per Share
23 February 2006



Now a Focused European Textiles Group - Sound Overall Trading Result
24 January 2006



Profits growth maintained, margin targets exceeded at Berendsen, Chief Executive successor announced
24 January 2006



Profits grow - despite challenging trading conditions
24 January 2006



Profit growth continues, margin targets met at Berendsen, HSS disposal completed
24 January 2006



Appointment of Non-executive Director
24 January 2006

The Board of Davis is pleased to announce that Mr Per Utnegaard has been appointed a Non-executive Director of Davis and a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees.


Response to press comment
24 January 2006

In response to recent press comment, The Davis Service Group Plc ("Davis") confirms that it is in discussions with a number of potential purchasers of Elliott Group, a divison of Davis.


Pre Close Trading Update
24 January 2006

The business trends that we identified in the first quarter of 2004 continued throughout the second quarter.


Completion of sale of HSS Hire Service Group plc
24 January 2006

On 16 December 2003, The Davis Service Group Plc announced that it had conditionally agreed to sell HSS for up to £145.0 million to a management buy-in vehicle backed by 3i and other financial co-investors.


Pre-close trading statement
24 January 2006

The Board today announces the following update on current trading and outlook.


Confirmation of Board changes, appointment of Company Secretary
24 January 2006

The Board of Davis Service Group Plc , the market leader in textile maintenance and building systems, is pleased to confirm the following changes to Board membership.


Sale of Elliott Group Limited
24 January 2006

Sale of Elliott, the building systems business of The Davis Service Group Plc ('Davis'), for total gross proceeds of £166 million.


Appointment of Finance Director
24 January 2006

The Board of Davis is pleased to announce that Kevin Quinn has been appointed Finance Director of Davis with effect from 16 May 2005.


Profit growth continues, margin targets met at Berendsen, HSS disposal completed
24 January 2006



Now a Focused European Textiles Group - Sound Overall Trading Result
24 January 2006



Profits grow - despite challenging trading conditions
24 January 2006



Early Repayment of £12.5m UK Vendor Loan Note
24 January 2006

The Davis Service Group plc ("Davis") announces that it has received early repayment of the £12.5m UK Vendor Loan Notes from HSS Hire Service Finance Ltd, the purchaser of the HSS tool hire business. The Loan Notes have been redeemed in full together with accrued interest.


Profits growth maintained, margin targets exceeded at Berendsen, Chief Executive successor announced
24 January 2006



Notice of results
22 January 2006

Davis Service Group plc will be announcing its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2005 on Friday 24 February 2006.


Trading statement
22 January 2006

Prior to Davis Service Group plc (the 'Group') entering its full year pre close period and in advance of the Group hosting an analysts' site visit on 6 December 2005, it releases the following trading update.


Chairman's AGM statement
16 January 2006



Result of EGM
16 January 2006



Return of capital
16 January 2006


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