18 May 2018 07:00
18 May 2018
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EUROCELL PLC
(Symbol: ECEL)
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AGM Trading Update
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Eurocell provides an update on its trading performance for the first four months of 2018, in advance of our Annual General Meeting being held at 12 noon today in Alfreton.
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Trading and Operational Performance
We have made a positive start to 2018 and current trading is consistent with our expectations for the full year.
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We continue to deliver good sales performance. In the Profiles division, growth reflects new account wins from 2017 and a strong performance in new build. In Building Plastics, growth has been driven by the branches opened last year.
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Although we expect sales growth rates to be similar throughout the year, as anticipated there will be a greater phasing of profit to the second half.
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We continue to make good progress with our key strategic initiatives, which include:
Β· Branch network - implementing initiatives to shorten time to break-even and maturity, and ensure a consistent offering across the network. On track to open up to 15 new branches in 2018, with 4 new sites so far this year
Β· Recycling - use of recycled material increasing as planned
Β· Market share - new customer prospect pipeline remains strong
Β· Acquisitions - continuing to explore potential bolt-on acquisitions
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Our focus for 2018 remains on growing market share, optimising our existing branch network and expanding further our recycling capability. We are in a strong financial position and, notwithstanding the impact of difficult weather conditions in the first four months, look forward to delivering another year of good progress, in line with expectations.
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Notice of Results
We will announce our half year results for the six months ending 30 June 2018 on 2 August 2018.
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Notes:
Eurocell plc is a market leading, vertically integrated UK manufacturer, recycler and distributor of innovative window, door and roofline PVC products.
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Enquiries:
Eurocell plc
Mark Kelly, Chief Executive Officer
+44 (0) 1773 842 105
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Michael Scott, Chief Financial Officer
+44 (0) 1773 842 140
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Teneo Blue Rubicon
Ben Foster
+44 (0) 20 3603 5221
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Camilla Cunningham
+44 (0) 20 3757 9235
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