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/

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.

12:00 05/01/2018
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Numis today reaffirms its hold investment rating on Nichols PLC (LON:NICL) and cut its price target to 1680p (from 1890p). Story provided by StockMarketWire.com

Finals Thurs 1 March 18

Preliminary results

AGM trading update
RNS
RNS Number : 9970L
Nichols PLC
25 April 2018


Date:
Embargoed until 0700 Wednesday 25 April 2018

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 222 222
Website: www.nicholsplc.co.uk



Alex Brennan/ Hattie O'Reilly
Richard Lindley

Hudson Sandler
N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser)

Telephone: 020 7796 4133
Email: nichols@hudsonsandler.com
Telephone: 0207 496 3000
Website: www.n1singer.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

UK revenue for the first quarter of 2018 is ahead of the prior year both on a reported and like for like* basis, and compares favourably to the total UK soft drinks market growth of 2.6% (Nielsen year to date to 24 March 2018). As previously reported and as anticipated, the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the timing of the majority of shipments for Ramadan 2018 falling into Q4 2017 has impacted international sales in Q1 2018.

Outlook

We maintain our previous guidance for 2018 and currently expect full year earnings to be in line with market expectations.
*Like for like sales excludes the incremental sales from D J Drink Solutions Ltd acquired in June 2017

- ENDS -

08:50 01/05/2018
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Notice of Results
RNS
RNS Number : 3125S
Nichols PLC
25 June 2018



Nichols plc
NOTICE OF INTERIM RESULTS & ANALYST PRESENTATION

Nichols plc, the soft drinks group, will be announcing its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018 on Thursday 19th July 2018.

2018 Trading Update
RNS
RNS Number : 5583M
Nichols PLC
09 January 2019



Date:
Embargoed until 0700 Wednesday 9 January 2019

Contacts:

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 / Hattie O'Reilly
Richard Lindley / Rachel Hayes
Hudson Sandler
N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser)
Telephone:020 7796 4133
Telephone: 0207 496 3000
Email: nichols@hudsonsandler.com
Website: www.n1singer.com


Nichols plc
2018 Trading Update

Nichols plc ("the Group"), today issues the following trading update for the year ended 31 December 2018.

We are pleased to report that full year Group sales totalled £142.0m, an increase of 6.9% compared to the prior year.

This increase was driven by an excellent performance in our UK business where sales grew by 12.6% to £114.6m.

During the year, we celebrated the Vimto brand's 110th year and we are delighted to report that once again, the brand has significantly outperformed the UK soft drinks category and gained market share. Vimto sales increased by 12.9% during the year compared to the total UK soft drinks market growth of 7.4% (Nielsen MAT year to 1 December 2018).
Elsewhere in the UK, sales in the Out of Home channel increased by 15.1% compared to the prior year. This strong performance was driven by sales of both our dispensed soft drinks and frozen beverage products which reflects the significant investment in this part of our business over recent years.

In the international business, a strong sales performance in Africa during the second half of the year delivered full year growth of 6.5% in this region.
As anticipated in our 2017 Preliminary Results Statement (1 March 2018), sales to the Middle East were down on the prior year, due to the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the timing of shipments to Saudi Arabia. As a result, sales to the Middle East region totalled £9.6m (2017: £13.0m).

The Group's total international sales were £27.4m (2017: £31.0m).

In summary, the Board is very pleased with the 2018 Group sales performance and expects full year profit to be ahead of the prior year and at least in line with current market expectations*.



The Group's Preliminary results will be announced on 27 February 2019.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.

* Company compiled market consensus of £31.3m profit before tax.

Notes to Editors:

Nichols plc is an international soft drinks business with sales in over 85 countries, selling products in both the Still and Carbonate categories. The Group is home to the iconic Vimto brand which is popular in the UK and around the world, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. Other brands in its portfolio include Feel Good, Starslush, ICEE, Levi Roots and Sunkist.

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