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PZ Cussons - 2009 NAP has nearly doubled

January 2010

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Shares in PZ Cussons, a New Year NAP for 2009, almost doubled from our 138p recommendation price. The latest reason to attract buyers was an upbeat trading update, which noted that first half profits will be ahead of the same period last year.Overall, performance in Europe has been strong, with good trading in the UK and strong export sales from Poland. Asia is also ahead, thanks to strong performances from Australia, Indonesia and the Middle East, while in spite of adverse currency movements (a weaker Naira against US$) and a tightening of its banking system, Nigeria also enjoyed higher profits.Following the sharp re-rating the shares now trade on a prospective PE of 18.6 (eps: 13.8p), falling to 16.7 (15.3p) in 2010. ...

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