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• The award to Mothercare recognises the progress made under a new management
• A sparkling effort by Britvic won the award for the soft drinks maker
• Winners of the 2009 PLC Awards - -
Content
Sitting tight despite brighter outlook
The stage is set for recovery this year but companies and their investors remain nervous, writes Oliver Ralph
Company of the year: Success comes in many shapes and sizes
Ross Tieman on the traits shared by four very different groups
Communications: Smart ways to keep in touch with investors
Medium-sized companies often struggle for the attention of analysts and shareholders, says Charles Batchelor
Turnaround of year: Investing in new products and markets pays dividends
Pan Kwan Yuk looks at three successful recovery strategies
Entrepreneurs: Making the most of growth prospects
Jonathan Guthrie profiles the business figures in this year’s shortlist
Technology: Gadgets, broadband and digital TV boost suppliers
Recession-proof home entertainment and mobile phone markets have benefited the sector, writes Philip Stafford
Sustainability: Green agenda holds firm in crisis
Environmental concerns are still important for many companies, writes Fiona Harvey
Smaller company fund: Winning ways of a ‘pragmatic contrarian’
Kate Burgess talks to the manager of Close Special Situations
Best performing share: Cost reductions help car retailer shift to higher gear
John Reed examines how Pendragon won investors back in 2009
