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	Wolseley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wolseley (Manitoba riding), a provincial electoral district in Manitoba, Canada
		Wolseley, Manitoba, a neighborhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
		Wolseley, South Africa, a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wolseley (134 words)

	Wolseley UK - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Wolseley UK (formerly Wolseley Centers) is the holding company for several well-known UK builders merchants including Plumb Center and Build Center.
		Wolseley UK is the country's largest supplier of building materials, with trade customers (plumbers and builders) accounting for the largest proportion of its sales.
		With parent company Wolseley plc's ownership of similar operations in North America, Wolseley UK is a major part of probably the largest network of builders merchants in the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wolseley_UK (376 words)

	What's New? - "Appointment of Group Chief Executive Officer" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley plc is pleased to announce that Mr Charles (Charlie) A. Banks currently President and CEO of the group's principal US subsidiary, Ferguson Enterprises Inc, is to be appointed Group Chief Executive with effect 3 May 2001.
		Wolseley is the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading distributor of building materials and pipes, valves and fittings in the USA and Europe.
		Wolseley has recently completed a programme to divest itself of its last minor involvement in manufacturing and is now completely focused on its distribution activities.
	www.ferguson.com /WhatsNew/Releases/2001/WNwolseley.shtml (1004 words)

	Wolseleyinc.ca
		In 2001, Wolseley PLC of England acquired all of the non-electrical divisions of Westburne, successfully introducing the company to the ranks of the world's largest and most successful distributors.
		The optimism, positive outlook, excitement and focus of Wolseley in Canada, are strengthened by the vast resources of its parent company.
		Wolseley is truly the future of Plumbing, Heating, HVAC/R, Industrial, Waterworks, Pipe Valves and Fittings, HDPE, Fire Protection and Hydronics in Canada.
	www.wolseleyinc.ca (266 words)

	PR Newswire Business News: Wolseley plc Unaudited Interim Results for the Half Year Ended January 31, 2006 - MSN Money
		Wolseley WOS (LSE: WOS.L), the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials and services to professional contractors, is pleased to announce another set of record first half results, the tenth consecutive improvement in its interim figures.
		Wolseley UK's trading profit increased by 5.9% in the first half compared to the equivalent period in the prior year mainly as a result of the acquisitions of William Wilson and Encon in October 2005, both of which have outperformed expectations at the time of acquisition.
		Wolseley believes that trading profit provides valuable additional information for users of the interim financial statement in assessing the Group's performance since it provides information on the performance of the business that local managers are more directly able to influence and on a basis consistent across businesses.
	news.moneycentral.msn.com /category/topicarticle.asp?feed=PR&Date=20060321&ID=5585646&topic=TOPIC_EARNINGS_RESULTS&iSub=1 (13638 words)

	Wolseley plc - News Announcement
		Wolseley's French operations generated sales of £1,621.5 million, an increase of £963.2 million compared to the prior year, principally as a result of the PBM acquisition.
		Wolseley Canada Following a slow start to the year in Canada due to external factors, positive business sentiment returned and once again it proved to be an attractive business environment.
		Based on the initial assessment, the areas of greatest impact for Wolseley plc are the changes in respect of the accounting treatment for goodwill, intangible assets, property leases, share based payments, pensions, deferred tax and dividends.
	miranda.hemscott.com /servlet/HsPublic?context=ir.access&ir_option=RNS_NEWS&item=23433341890224&ir_client_id=694 (4584 words)

	Wolseley plc - News Announcement
		Wolseley UK acquired William Wilson on 31 October 2005 from 3i and a large number of individuals and trusts.
		Notes to Editors Wolseley plc is the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials to professional contractors in North America, the UK and Continental Europe.
		Wolseley is listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges (LSE: WOS.L, NYSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.
	miranda.hemscott.com /servlet/HsPublic?context=ir.access&ir_option=RNS_NEWS&item=30462055787228&ir_client_id=694 (676 words)

	CNW Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley plc, the world's leading specialist trade distributor of plumbing, heating and building materials products, announced today that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has made an offer to purchase the entire share capital of Brooks Group Limited ("Brooks"), a leading Ireland based timber and builders merchant, from UPM-Kymmene Corporation ("UPM").
		Wolseley has also signed today an agreement, conditional upon completion of the Brooks transaction, to sell a number of freehold and leasehold properties for a net aggregate consideration of not less than 53 million euro (35 million pounds).
		It was acquired by Wolseley plc in 1999 with 20 branches.
	www.newswire.ca /en/releases/archive/July2004/30/c7419.html (913 words)

	WOLSELEY PLC - WOS Annual and Transition Report (foreign private issuer) (20-F) ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE GROUP
		Wolseley is committed to providing long-term value for its shareholders by pursuing a strategy of competing internationally in the plumbing and heating and building materials markets and growing both organically including new branch openings and through acquisitions.
		Wolseley's management education and development programs are regarded as of primary importance to ensure that it has the right caliber of resources to keep pace with the development of its businesses.
		Wolseley is involved in various legal proceedings incidental to the nature of its business and maintains various insurance coverages to reduce financial risk associated with claims related to these proceedings.
	sec.edgar-online.com /2004/11/18/0001021231-04-000755/section5.asp (6456 words)

	Interview with Steve Webster, Wolseley Plc: TWST
		Webster: Yes, Wolseley is a holding company based in the UK and quoted on the London Stock Exchange.
		Wolseley is an international group of companies engaged principally in the distribution and supply of plumbing and heating products and building materials with operations mainly in the US, repesenting 65% of group sales and Europe the other 35%.
		Wolseley decided to exit from the manufacturing businesses a couple of years ago and embarked upon a program of disposal of the manufacturing businesses.
	www.twst.com /notes/articles/lay629.html (1158 words)

	Wolseley plc Update on Recent Acquisition Activity
		Since Wolseley's Interim results announcement on March 22, 2004 a further five additional distribution businesses in Europe and North America have been acquired for an aggregate consideration of approximately 44 million pounds Sterling in cash.
		About Wolseley plc Wolseley plc is the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials to professional contractors in North America, the UK and Continental Europe.
		Wolseley is listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges (LSE: WOL.L) (NYSE: WOS) and is in the FTSE 100 listed companies.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-24-2004/0002179921&EDATE= (1090 words)

	Wolseley News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley Plc, the world's biggest distributor of plumbing and heating equipment, agreed to buy DT Group of Denmark for 1.5 billion euros to enter the growing Nordic building materials market.
		Wolseley PLC, parent company of Ferguson Enterprises, announced today that it is in effect offering its U.S. shareholders a 2-for-1 stock split to generate interest in the British company on Wall Street.
		WOLSELEY, the world's largest distributor of plumbing and heating products, has forecast an upturn in the UK housing and do-it-yourself markets as it reported a 21 per cent hike in half-year profit to 359.8...
	www.topix.net /com/wos?scoring=r (695 words)

	Wolseley plc Board Changes - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley plc announces Chip Hornsby as successor to Charlie Banks as Group Chief Executive CINCINNATI, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wolseley (NYSE: WOS) (LSE: WOS.L), the world's largest specialist distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials, is pleased to announce that Mr.
		Chip has made a significant contribution to the Wolseley Group since he was appointed to the Board in 2001 and I believe that he will provide us with the continuity the Company requires over the next phase of its development.
		SOURCE Wolseley plc -0- 09/26/2005 /NOTE TO EDITORS: Wolseley plc is the world's largest specialist distributor of plumbing and heating products to professional contractors and a leading supplier of building materials in North America, the UK and Continental Europe.
	www.forbes.com /prnewswire/feeds/prnewswire/2005/09/26/prnewswire200509260300PR_NEWS_B_MWT_CL_CLM018.html (917 words)

	AGM Statement (WOLSELEY plc) - STT Pressi.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley's operations in the rest of continental Europe are expected to continue the generally good progress achieved in the previous financial year, despite markets which are likely to remain broadly flat.
		In accordance with normal practice, Wolseley plc will be issuing a more detailed pre-close period trading update on 23 January 2006.
		Wolseley plc is the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials to professional contractors in North America, the UK and Continental Europe.
	www.pressi.com /int/release/98847.html (918 words)

	WOLSELEY PLC - WOS Annual and Transition Report (foreign private issuer) (20-F) ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT ...
		Wolseley's policy now, and for the foreseeable future, is to provide remuneration packages that fairly reward executives for the contribution they make to the business, having regard to the size and complexity of the Group's business operations and the need to attract, retain and motivate executives of the highest quality.
		Wolseley's whistleblowing policy (which is an extension of the Group-wide Code of Ethics) sets out arrangements for the Company Secretary to receive, in confidence, complaints on accounting, risk issues, internal controls, auditing issues and related matters which would, as appropriate, be reported to the committee.
		Wolseley's practice, in accordance with the UK Companies Act and Combined Code in relation to the appointment and termination of the external auditors, is that a recommendation is made by the audit committee to the Board, which will then make a recommendation to shareholders in general meeting.
	sec.edgar-online.com /2004/11/18/0001021231-04-000755/section9.asp (12022 words)

	Hord Appointed to Wolseley Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Raleigh, NC – Wolseley plc announced today that Mr Fenton N Hord, Chief Executive Officer of Wolseley’s U.S. lumber distribution operations, Carolina Holdings Inc., has been appointed to the Wolseley Board with immediate effect.
		Wolseley plc recently announced record results for its fiscal year ending July 31, 2000.
		Wolseley plc’s shares are traded on the London stock exchange (WLY) and the company is headquartered in Droitwich, England.
	www.stockbuildingsupply.com /Press_Releases/10_02_00.shtml (277 words)

	Wolseley UK
		Wolseley UK is the UK operating company of Wolseley PLC, the world's number one distributor of heating and plumbing products and is a leading supplier of builders' products to the professional market.
		Wolseley UK has secured a contract with Norwest Holst to supply bathroom products for a new City Inn hotel in Manchester.
		Wolseley UK has won two national awards for road safety.
	www.wolseley.co.uk /corp/index.html (137 words)

	Arlington Securities Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley Plc already occupies the first and second floors and this further expansion highlights Arlington’s commitment to establishing long-term customer relationships and repeat business on its parks.
		Wolseley is one of a number of leading companies that already occupy the Park, including KPMG, Royal Bank of Scotland, Walker Snack Foods and Vodafone.
		Wolseley Plc moved to Arlington’s Reading Business Park in April 2001 when it relocated from Droitwich in the West Midlands to take advantage of the excellent national and international transport links offered by the M4 location.
	www.arlington.com /en/me_NewsDetail.aspx?id=fb450e28-ef70-44cd-9ae0-790505ba7af9 (662 words)

	WebWire® \| Wolseley Makes the Move to IP With Verizon Business
		Wolseley is the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials to professional contractors in North America, the UK and Continental Europe.
		Ferguson is a subsidiary of Wolseley plc (NYSE: WOS, LSE: WOS.L), an international business operating in 14 countries in Europe and North America.
		Wolseley is the world’s largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating products, with group sales for the year ended July 31, 2005 of $20.8 billion.
	www.webwire.com /ViewPressRel.asp?aId=10185 (653 words)

	Wolseley plc :: Strong US Performance Fuels Record Wolseley Growth in First Half
		Wolseley's North American division performed strongly with significant increases in both revenue and profits, maintaining its position as the leading distributor of construction products to the professional contractor in North America.
		Ferguson, Wolseley's US plumbing and heating subsidiary delivered an increase in revenue of 37.8% to $4.53 billion (2005 $3.29 billion) with trading profit up by 29.5% to $293.8 million.
		Stock, Wolseley's building supply company in the United States, also delivered exceptional growth, with revenues up 27.2% at $2.50 billion (2005 $1.96 billion) with trading profit up 51.5% to $157.3 million.
	sev.prnewswire.com /construction-building/20060321/CLTU00521032006-1.html (393 words)

	Wolseley plc Analyst and Investor Meeting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Following the FTSE's decision to move Wolseley from the Construction and Building Materials sector to the Support Services sector, Wolseley will be hosting a teach-in for analysts and investors who are unfamiliar with the company but would like to know more.
		EST.) UK time on http://www.wolseley.com For further details please contact Margaret Nunn, Wolseley Investor Relations at (margaret.nunn@wolseley.com) or by telephoning +44 (0)1189 298788.
		Wolseley has around 63,000 employees operating in 14 countries, namely: UK, USA, France, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg and Denmark.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/02-01-2006/0004272033&EDATE= (706 words)

	Bloomberg.com: U.K.
		Wolseley's second-half net income rose to 257.2 million pounds ($456 million) from 239.4 million pounds as surging U.S. demand helped counter more sluggish business in the U.K., where the company is targeting professional builders as a slowdown in high-street spending hurts home-improvement sales.
		Wolseley had been expected to report second-half net income of 264 million pounds on sales of 5.91 billion pounds, according to a Bloomberg survey.
		Still, Wolseley's 1,570 outlets in the U.K. and Ireland get most business from trade clients, where demand has held up better, while government spending on social housing is also a ``bright spot,'' the company said today.
	www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000102&refer=ukU.K&sid=aMuq995OeX6g (992 words)

	Wolseley plc Announces a Ninth Set of Record First Half Results : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley plc Unaudited Interim Results for the Half Year Ended 31 January 2005 CINCINNATI, March 21 /CNW/ -- Summary of Results Financial highlights Change Half year Half year Reported In to to constant January 31 January 31 currency 2005 2004 mil.
		Trading margin is the ratio of trading profit to sales expressed as a percentage (2) Gearing ratio is the ratio of net borrowings, excluding construction loan borrowings, to shareholders' funds.
		Wolseley UK organic sales growth up 7.7%, well ahead of the market.
	press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/611458.html (597 words)

	::> Nachrichten \| Wolseley plc Pre-Close Period Trading Statement for Five Months to December 31, 2005 and Acquisition ...
		In local currency, Wolseley Canada achieved a double-digit increase in sales and trading profit was very slightly down compared to the equivalent period in the prior year as a consequence of on-going investment in people and regional supply centers.
		Since Wolseley's last acquisitions update announcement on November 22, 2005, an additional five distribution businesses in Europe and North America have been acquired for an aggregate consideration of approximately 14 million pounds in cash.
		Wolseley is listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges and is in the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.
	www.finanznachrichten.de /nachrichten-2006-01/artikel-5888388.asp (2253 words)

	Wolseley.com
		Wolseley is the leading supplier of construction products, materials and services across Europe and North America.
		We are the world's number one distributor of heating and plumbing products to the professional market, and a leading supplier of building materials and services.
		Chip Hornsby today becomes Group Chief Executive of Wolseley plc.
	www.wolseley.com (138 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Wolseley Announces the Conditional Acquisition of DT Group for Euro 1,982 Million...
		Wolseley plc Announces the Conditional Acquisition of DT Group for EUR1, 982 Million
		Wolseley plc (ADR): Business description, financial summary, 3yr and interim financials, key statistics/ratios and historical ratio analysis.
	today.reuters.com /stocks/Overview.aspx?symbol=WOS&chart=7 (274 words)

	What's New? - "Ferguson Announces Wolseley VP" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		His responsibilities will be to focus on Wolseley's overall strategy for continued and long term development, to ensure comprehensive planning is in place for Wolseley's continued growth in sales and profits for new and existing markets.
		Mike joined Wolseley in May 2000 from Albright and Wilson where he was Group Treasurer.
		The focus of this effort was on business process re-engineering by revamping the logistics network, changing the way we go to market with our customers, and creating new synergistic ways of working with our vendors.
	www.ferguson.com /WhatsNew/Releases/2001/WNWolseleyVP.shtml (505 words)

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