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Secondary Recommendation

PZ Cussons - Major new joint venture

February 2011

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  • Epic Code:
  • PZC
  • Price:
  • 398p
Imperial Leather and Carex soaps owner PZ Cusson's trading update for the half year to 30 November came in marginally ahead of expectations. On flat revenues, Europe profits will be lower due to a strong comparable period, which included the windfall from swine flu, while Africa will be flat as a result of liquidity in Nigeria remaining tight. Asia, the smallest side, was the star performer with Australia, the Middle East and Indonesia all doing well. Most recently Cussons has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Asian agribusiness and palm oil processor Wilmar to expand its food and nutrition presence in Nigeria, with its share of investment being US$27m over two years. Latest eps forecasts from Panmure are ...

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