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Minoan ups forecasts as it agrees 20% buyback

Minoan Group has agreed to buy back a 20% stake in its travel and leisure business for £930,000.


This compares to the £770,000 made from the sale in July last year, reflecting the growth of the business, the company said.


The original agreement included a buyback arrangement which could have amounted to up to £1.1 million.


The deal followed a review of the group’s businesses and acquisitions strategies.


Minoan today upgraded its expectation of 2013 revenue for the travel and leisure arm by £5 million to around £50 million with operating profits maintained at £600,000.


The travel and leisure division includes Stewart Travel, King World Travel and John Semple Travel.


Chairman Christopher Egleton said: “I am very pleased that we have been able to complete the buy in of the 20% stake in our T&L business from existing resources and hope to update shareholders with further positive developments for the group’s business in both Greece and the UK in the very near future.”


Glasgow-based Minoan has long-term plans to develop a resort in Crete.

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