17 DECEMBER 1937, Page 42

The Aviation companies are, of course, benefiting in special manner

at the present time, but the recent announcement by the Fairey Aviation Company of a dividend of I2 j< per cent. free of tax, against to per cent., less tax, a year ago is a pretty clear indication of a substantial rise in the profits especially as the present dividend is payable on a capital of £1,000,000