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Toby Thorrington

Norcros - Clear trading recovery seen

Trading in both divisions has clearly improved post the COVID-19 lockdown and Norcrosâ€™s robust liquidity position has been maintained. Equally, the focus on cash/cost management, new product innovation and taking market share is undiminished, leaving the company well placed to navigate market conditions. Our estimates remain suspended pending further normalisation of market conditions.

03/08/2020 3 EN

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Norcros

Norcros Plc is a holding company for the Norcros Group. The Company's principal activities include development, manufacture and marketing of home consumer products in the United Kingdom and South Africa. The Company's segments include UK and South Africa. The Company has six United Kingdom businesses, including Triton Showers, Vado, Croydex, Abode, Johnson Tiles and Norcros Adhesives, and three businesses in South Africa, including Johnson Tiles South Africa, TAL and Tile Africa. The Company is focused on showers, taps, bathroom accessories, tiles and adhesives. In the United Kingdom, the Company offers a range of bathroom and kitchen products both for domestic and commercial applications. The Company offers mixer showers and accessories; tile and stone adhesives; taps, bathroom accessories and valves; bathroom furnishings; ceramic wall and floor tiles; kitchen sinks; tile adhesives, pourable floor coverings and tiling tools through its United Kingdom and South Africa business.

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GB00BYYJL418 London Stock Exchange United Kingdom

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Toby Thorrington

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