Babcock International Plc &lt;BABK.L> saidin a statement accompanying final results for 1986, showing
pretax profits up to 37.09 mln stg from 34.55 mln in 1985, that
overall further progress is expected in 1987.
    The predicted slowdown of the U.S. Automobile industry is
affecting the North American group although the improved
performance in the FATA European group during 1986 is expected
to continue into this year.
    In the U.K. Overall profitability will improve when the
Central Electricity Generating Board's ordering programme for
both nuclear and fossil-fired fuels starts.
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