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Toby Thorrington

McBride - Improving backdrop with cautious optimism

McBride has witnessed improving momentum in its business during H123, with the company returning to positive adjusted operating profit during the last two months of the period. This trajectory has continued into the start of H2 and is coupled with some early signs of stabilisation in certain input costs and higher volumes from new business wins. The current retail environment is favourable as cost-conscious consumers turn to private-label products, and McBride has gained share of this segment. The company is launching a Transformation programme, targeting £50m of cost savings over five years. Energy costs remain high, as does general inflation, and the macroeconomic outlook for the consumer remains subdued. This results in a continued uncertain environment for McBride, though management’s full year expectations remain on track.
Underlying
McBride PLC

McBride is engaged as a supplier of Private Label Household and Personal Care products. Co. develops and manufactures products for the majority of retailers and main brand owners throughout the U.K., Europe and Asia. Co. operates across 12 countries, with 17 manufacturing facilities. Co. has two division: Household, which activities are managed by four regional teams: the U.K., North, South and East and also the U.K. business imports materials used for manufacturing from the European Union; and Personal Care and Aerosols, which comprises the personal care liquids, skincare and aerosols businesses.

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Toby Thorrington

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