Full year trading update
The Group has continued to build on the significant improvement in financial performance achieved in recent years with the Group anticipating that adjusted operating profit for the full year to
Group revenue was 0.7% higher than the prior year period on a constant currency basis. The Group continues to make progress in its strategic markets and geographies, driven by strengthening customer partnerships. Total volumes were up 4.3% relative to the prior year period with private label volumes up 1.4% and contract manufacturing volumes up 48.9%, driven by the full-year impacts of significant new long-term contracts.
Whilst demand for private label products remains strong, there are signs that private label market share has stabilised at current levels. In light of continuing inflationary pressures, many retailers are seeking value to support their consumer proposition with an increased requirement for cost out actions to support lower market pricing.
The Group continued its focus on net debt reduction resulting in net debt closing at
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