Cropper(James) PLC AGM Statement and Trading Update (1380M)
July 26 2017 - 5:00AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMCRPR
RNS Number : 1380M
Cropper(James) PLC
26 July 2017
26 July 2017
James Cropper PLC ("James Cropper", "Group" or the
"Company")
AGM Statement and Trading Update
At the Company's Annual General Meeting held at 11.00am today,
Mark Cropper, Chairman, made the following statement:
"I am pleased to report that the Group has enjoyed a promising
start to the current financial year and has traded profitably in
the first quarter and ahead of the prior year first quarter.
Group results for the quarter are in line with management
expectations. The Paper business is experiencing an unforecasted
increase in pulp price but growth is being realised from our focus
on higher value niche markets such as packaging and digital. TFP
growth has come from our energy, aerospace and industrial
markets.
The commercialisation of James Cropper 3D Products (3DP) remains
on track, with low level sales being achieved with commercialised
contracts, and our expectation is that this will build over the
year.
The Board believes our plans for the year will not be impacted
by the UK's exit from the European Union.
Overall, the outlook for the Group remains in line with
management expectations. TFP will continue to utilise available
manufacturing capacity to accelerate sales into aerospace, green
technologies and defence markets. Paper will be aiming to mitigate
increased pulp prices by continuing to enrich its portfolio in
profitable niche markets. 3DP will be focused on commercialising
the sales pipeline. I am pleased with the progress we are making
and confident of the Group's performance."
Mark Cropper
Chairman
Enquiries:
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Isabelle Maddock, Group Robert Finlay, Richard
Finance Director Johnson, Henry Willcocks
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James Cropper plc Stockdale Securities Limited
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Tel: 01593 722002 +44 (0) 207 601 6100
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www.cropper.com www.stockdalesecurities.com
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