Grafton Group trading update - the key points

The builders merchanting and DIY group reported a strong start to the year as revenue rose by 7.7%

Grafton Group runs the Woodies DIY chain Pic: RollingNews.ie

Grafton Group has issued a short trading statement ahead of its annual meeting, reporting "a good start to the year with a continuation of thefavourable trading conditions experienced in the final quarter of 2016 and the benefit of exposure to multiple markets". Here are the key points in the statement: