RE: Trading statement26 Jan 2022 11:55
Undoubtedly a disappointing RNS. Cleaning and beauty revenues down on prior year, noone expected that. No real explanation for why other than inventory build - I would not expect it to account for all the difference, so where has the growth been in these sectors? Cash also a growing concern with a likely raise in 2022, as break even isn't forecasted till next year. There are snippets to cling onto, together with the recent research note but as a whole this is underwhelming and there are growing question marks here - that leads to PI uncertainty which will depress the SP for some time.
It would be good if John could do another Investor Presentation, although the last couple have been underwhelming and haven't revealed much. These will be bottom drawer now for a while I feel, they're not going to experience the upturn I expected in the short term