28 APRIL 1928, Page 30

PUBLISHING PROFITS.

The publishing house known as Odhams Press appears to be enjoying -considerable prosperity, the net profit for the Year being £151,;753 against £116,872 for -19N1. Moreover; this profit in both cases is after meeting a debenture interest. The general reserve is being raised by £35,000, while a dividend of 12/ per eent. is announced'On the Ordinary shares. The balance-sheet too, is a good one with £130,000 in cash and investments in trustee stocks amounting to over £75,000.