13th Feb 2014 11:30
LONDON (Alliance News) - Norcros PLC expressed confidence it will make progress in line with expectations for the full year, despite the pain caused by the weakening South African rand and strengthening sterling.
Norcros saw reported revenue rise 5.0% in the 18 weeks to February 2, or a 13% increase at constant currency rates. On a like for like basis, which excludes acquisitions and disposals, reported revenue decline 7.4%.
The bathroom interior products company said market conditions remained mixed in the UK, with recovery driven by new house building and housing transactions, but weakness continued in the retail sector. UK revenue rose 18% over the 18 weeks on a like-for-like basis.
In South Africa the market was challenging during the period, Norcros said. However it continued to see progress in export markets. Revenue grew 2.0% on a constant currency basis during the period. However, the weaker rand meant that reported revenue declined 15%.
Shares in Norcros were trading down 5.1% at 21.83 pence Thursday morning.
By Hana Stewart-Smith; [email protected]; @HanaSSAllNews
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