S. AND W. BERISFORD WANTS TO STAY INDEPENDENT
S.And W. Berisford Plc <BRFD.L>, which
has attracted takeover bids, is making every possible effort to
remain independent, deputy chairman Henry Lewis said after the
company announced interim results.
    "We've taken specific steps to strengthen ourselves for this
purpose," he added, referring to management changes and a
corporate strategy of concentrating on four business sectors.
    Berisford aims to produced balanced earnings growth from a
combination of commodities, property, financial services and
food. Its industrial division, with assets of about 90 mln stg
including debt, is being reviewed and parts may be sold.
 Reuter
