We're a highly focused soft drinks business. Our brand portfolio includes Vimto , which is sold in over 70 countries, Levi Roots, Weight Watchers, Sunkist and Panda, which are sold in the UK. We have a leading market position in both the still and carbonate drinks categories and also in the soft drinks on dispense market.





http://www.nicholsplc.co.uk/

Interims Thursday 21 July

Interim results

16:50 26/07/2016
Broker Forecast - Numis issues a broker note on Nichols PLC

Numis today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Nichols PLC (LON:NICL) and raised its price target to 1380p (from 1342p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

On Thursday, Nichols PLC (NICL:LSE) closed at 1,453.00, -2.42% below its 52-week high of 1,489.00, set on Jul 18, 2016.

Nichols PLC (NICL:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,535.00. Over this period, the share price is up 7.34%.

14 Dec
Whitman Howard
1,760.00
Buy

Director Deals - Nichols PLC (NICL)
BFN
John Gittins, Non Executive Director, bought 1,280 shares in the company on the 15th December 2016 at a price of 1558.00p. The Director now holds 1,280 shares representing 0.00% of the shares in issue.

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Director deals data provided by www.directorsholdings.com

Nichols PLC (NICL:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,650.00. Over this period, the share price is up 15.42%.

Trading statement Tues 10 Jan.

Trading Update
RNS
RNS Number : 7306T
Nichols PLC
10 January 2017
 
 
 
Date:
Embargoed until 07.00 Tuesday 10 January 2017
 
Contacts:
John Nichols, Non-Executive Chairman
Marnie Millard, Group Chief Executive Officer
Tim Croston, Group Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Milne, Group Commercial Director
 
Nichols plc
Telephone:  01925 222222
Website:www.nicholsplc.co.uk
 
 
Alex Brennan/Nick Lyon
Richard Lindley
Hudson Sandler
N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser)
Telephone:020 7796 4133
Telephone:  0207 496 3000
Email: nichols@hspr.com
Website: www.n1singer.com
 
Nichols plc
Trading Update
 
Nichols plc ("the Group"), today issues the following trading update for the year ended 31 December 2016.
 
Group revenue for the year has increased by 7.3% totalling £117.3m (2015: £109.3m). The growth has come from both the UK and International business activities.
 
In the UK, sales have increased by 6.9% against the prior year to £90.7m (2015: £84.8m). This increase has been driven by sales of the Vimto brand, which were 5% ahead of the prior year, and the incremental revenues from the successful acquisition of The Noisy Drinks Co. Ltd. This performance is significantly ahead of the UK soft drinks market which grew by 0.8% in the year to 3 December 2016 (source: Nielsen).    
 
International sales grew by 8.8% to £26.6m, an increase of £2.2m versus 2015.
 
In summary, the Board is pleased with the 2016 Group sales performance and expects full year profit and earnings per share to be ahead of the prior year and in line with expectations.
 
The Group's Preliminary results will be announced on 2 March 2017.
 

10 Jan
N+1 Singer
N/A
Corporate
10 Jan
Whitman Howard
1,760.00
Buy
10 Jan
Shore Capital
N/A
Hold

12:20 11/01/2017
Broker Forecast - Numis issues a broker note on Nichols PLC
Numis today downgrades its investment rating on Nichols PLC (LON:NICL) to reduce (from hold) and cut its price target to 1368p (from 1380p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Preliminary results

2 Mar
Shore Capital
N/A
Hold
2 Mar
Whitman Howard
1,760.00
Buy

12:40 08/03/2017
Broker Forecast - Numis issues a broker note on Nichols PLC
Numis today upgrades its investment rating on Nichols PLC (LON:NICL) to hold (from reduce) and set its price target at 1620p. Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

25 Apr
Berenberg
1,800.00
Buy
13 Apr
Whitman Howard
2,300.00
Buy

AGM Trading Update
RNS
RNS Number : 3278D
Nichols PLC
26 April 2017
 
 
Date:
Embargoed until 0700 Wednesday 26 April 2017
 
Contacts:
John Nichols, Non-Executive Chairman
Marnie Millard, Group Chief Executive Officer
Tim Croston, Group Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Milne, Group Commercial Director
 
Nichols plc
Telephone: 01925 222222
Website: www.nicholsplc.co.uk
 
 
Alex Brennan
Richard Lindley
Hudson Sandler
N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser)
Telephone: 020 7796 4133
Telephone: 0207 496 3000
Email: nichols@hspr.com
 
 
 
Nichols plc
("the Group")
AGM trading update
 
John Nichols, Non-Executive Chairman of Nichols plc, the soft drinks group, will make the following statement at the Group's Annual General Meeting to be held at 11.00 am today:
 
Current Trading
 
The Group's trading performance for the first quarter of 2017 is in line with management expectations.
 
In the UK, the Vimto brand continues to outperform the market with reported sales up by 3.4% compared to the first quarter of 2016. This compares favourably to the total soft drinks market growth of 1.2% in the same period (Nielsen: ytd to 25 March 2017).
 
In our international markets, sales to Africa have maintained the growth momentum from 2016 and as anticipated, the first quarter has been a busy period for sales of Vimto concentrate to the Middle East ahead of Ramadan which begins at the end of May.
 
Board update
 
The recruitment process for a Non-Executive Director to replace John Longworth, who steps down from the Board today, is well under way and we expect to give a further update at the time of our 2017 interim results announcement on 20 July 2017.  
 
Outlook
 
We anticipate the UK soft drinks market will remain challenging throughout 2017 with the addition of currency related input cost inflation to an already price competitive environment.
 
Against that backdrop, we are pleased with the Group's trading performance for the first quarter and currently expect full year earnings to be in line with market expectations.
  
 
 
- ENDS -

7 Jun
Whitman Howard
2,300.00
Buy

Interim results and board appointment

2017 Trading Update
RNS
RNS Number : 7064Z
Nichols PLC
19 December 2017
 
 
 
Date:
Embargoed until 07.00 Tuesday 19 December 2017
 
Contacts:
John Nichols, Non-Executive Chairman
Marnie Millard, Group Chief Executive Officer
Tim Croston, Group Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Milne, Group Commercial Director
 
Nichols plc
Telephone:  01925 222222
Website:www.nicholsplc.co.uk
 
 
Nick Lyon/Hattie O'Reilly
Richard Lindley
Hudson Sandler
N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser)
Telephone:020 7796 4133
Telephone:  0207 496 3000
Email: nichols@hspr.com
Website: www.n1singer.com
 
 
Nichols plc
2017 Trading Update
 
Nichols plc ("the Group"), today issues the following trading update for the year ending 31 December 2017.
 
We anticipate Group sales for the year ending 31 December 2017 to continue the strong trend reported at the half year. This sales performance is again being delivered from both our UK and international business.
 
UK sales of the Vimto brand are 9.0% ahead of the prior year (as at November 2017). This performance is significantly ahead of the UK market growth of 2.3% (Nielsen year to date 2 December 2017). As previously reported, this strong sales performance helps mitigate the margin impact from the increased input costs affecting the industry.   
 
Internationally, our business in Africa has again delivered an excellent performance with full year revenues anticipated to be in excess of 20% ahead of the strong prior year comparatives.
 
Whilst 2017 sales are still expected to be ahead of the prior year, the recent escalation of hostilities in Yemen has resulted in the supply route to our Yemeni customer being blockaded. Therefore, at this time we are unable to send any further Vimto concentrate shipments that were planned for December 2017. As a consequence, management currently expects adjusted Group Profit Before Tax for the year ending 31 December 2017 to be in line with the prior year.
 
 
Outlook 
 
For the year ahead, we are confident that the strong sales trend will continue in the UK with the Vimto brand being supported by a new marketing campaign launching in the spring. In addition, we are well prepared for the introduction of the Sugar Levy with 100% of the Vimto and Feel Good brands portfolio already below the levy threshold.
 
In our international business, we anticipate the strong growth trend in Africa to continue in 2018. However, the current conflict in the Yemen coupled with some reported slowing in the Saudi economy indicates that sales to the Middle East region in the year ahead are likely to be less than previously anticipated. As a result, management currently expects low single digit percentage profit growth in 2018 in comparison to the current year.
 
In summary, our diversified business model is expected to deliver continued sales growth into 2018 and the Group remains highly profitable. In addition, our strong balance sheet and cash generation supports ongoing investment in our growth strategy and our ability to sustain a progressive dividend policy.     
 
The Group's Preliminary results will be announced on 1 March 2018.