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 Correct abbreviation
Author:Silvana Briers
Date:Thursday, 14th Feb 2002 10:43
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I've been asked to find the officially correct way of writing "plc" - is it PLC, Plc, plc or doesn't it matter? Current practise would suggest that no full stops are included, but other than that, I'm seeing all different versions.

Thanks for any thoughts on this one,

Silvana

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  Correct abbreviation
I've been asked to find the officially correct way of writing "plc" - is it PLC, Plc, plc or doesn't ...
Silvana Briers 14/02/02 10:43 15779
   Re: Correct abbreviation
You would need to refer to the Companies Act 1985 - which is not on the hmso website as legislation ...
Izzy Howe 14/02/02 12:47 15784
   Re: Correct abbreviation
Hi Silvana Officially correct? Depends on what's consistent with company style, etc. But the Oxford Guide to English Usage suggests PLC, ...
Simon Collery 14/02/02 11:02 15780

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