Grafton Group PLC - Dublin-based building materials firm, owner of Selco Builders Warehouse - Says performance in the quarter ended on April 23 is in line with expectations, with revenue up 2.8% to GBP704.3 million from GBP685.4 million a year earlier. Says the trading in March was "a little" softer than expected with sales of seasonal products in Ireland and the UK affected by wet weather conditions. Notes lower volumes than in the same period last year. However, Grafton backs full year operating profit guidance. In 2022, operating profit was GBP264.3 million.
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