T Clarke explains share price fall

T Clarke, the electrical contractor, has felt the need to put out a statement on the Stock Exchange as a result of the fall in its share price.

Clarke's message was that it is "not aware of any reason for this share price movement".

For reassurance, it added: "The group released a trading statement on 19 November 2007 and reported that trading had been strong during the second half of 2007.

"The group also updated shareholders on the scale of the orderbook and stated that it was confident about the prospects for the group. The board stands by that announcement."

The plan is that there will be no further insights into life at the Clarke coalface until 28 March, when the company announces its full 2007 results.