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Pre Close Trading Statement
Pre Close Trading Statement.
About this update from Mcbride Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 2593E McBride PLC 17 December 2009 \n \n\n17 December 2009\n\nMcBride Plc\n\nPre Close Trading Statement\n\nMcBride Plc, Europe's leading supplier of Private Label household and personal care products, today provides an update on trading for the six months ending 31 December 2009.\n\nFirst half revenues are expected to be ahead of last year driven by continuing growth in the France and Italy household markets, and in personal care, as well as a favourable currency translation impact.\n\nThe Group has continued to focus on operating costs and moving the mix to higher value business. We therefore expect operating profit in the first half to exceed expectations.\n\nOperational cash flows have been strong throughout the first half, in line with our expectations. \n\nWhilst overall market conditions are challenging, consumers continue to seek the great value that private label can offer. We are ideally placed to benefit from this trend.\n\nThe Group will announce its interim results for the six months ending 31 December 2009 on 4 February 2010.\n\n\n\nFor further information please contact:\n\nMcBride Plc\nMiles Roberts, Chief Executive 020 7539 7852\nRichard Armitage, Finance Director 020 7539 7851\n\nFinancial Dynamics\nAndrew Dowler 020 7831 3113\n\n\nThis information is provided by RNSThe company news service from the London Stock Exchange END MSCGUGGPPUPBGMQ \n ","length":3262,"tagName":"div"}]