RPC was established in 1991 following the management buyout of the plastic operations of Reedpack Ltd from SCA. Originally comprising five UK factories, the company today has over 55 operations in 19 countries and employs more than 11,100 people, with annual sales in excess of £1bn. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1993 and entered the FTSE 250 in March 2011.

RPC is unique in offering products manufactured by the three main conversion processes – blow moulding, injection moulding and thermoforming, each technology producing different product characteristics that are suitable for specific packaging applications. It is structured along market and technological lines into six clusters which are aligned to these three processes.

Each cluster has on average seven manufacturing sites, operating across a wide geographical area for reasons of customer proximity, local market demand and manufacturing resource. Each plant is run autonomously.

This structure gives RPC a high degree of knowledge and expertise, along with the flexibility to deal with all types of sizes of businesses, and enables the company to deliver packaging solutions tailored each time to individual customer requirements, as well as the highest levels of service and support.


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Interim Management Statement

RNS


RNS Number : 4687M

RPC Group PLC

16 July 2014






16 July 2014



RPC Group



Interim Management Statement



RPC Group Plc, Europe's leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging, is issuing the following interim management statement ahead of its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 16 July 2014 at Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London, EC4M 7DD.



Trading performance



Trading in the period from 1 April to 30 June 2014 ("the period") was in line with management's expectations, with both revenues and adjusted operating profit (before exceptional items) ahead of last year and the recently acquired businesses making a good contribution to the Group's performance. The appreciation of the pound versus both the Euro and US dollar had an adverse translation impact on the adjusted operating profit in the period as a significant part of revenues are in these currencies. Activity levels were slightly above the prior year on a like-for-like basis and the ACE businesses in China performed well during the period, of which the last month will be consolidated into RPC's accounts.



The Group's financial position remains robust, with satisfactory cash flow development in the quarter, and it retains significant headroom under its debt facilities.



The Vision 2020 Focused Growth Strategy continues to gain momentum. The acquisition of ACE was completed on 2 June 2014 providing the Group with a further platform for profitable growth outside Europe; its integration is progressing well. Initial customer responses to the creation of this Asian platform have been encouraging. The final phase of the "Fitter for the Future" business optimisation project continues to progress well.



Pim Vervaat, RPC's Chief Executive said:



"Our overall performance in the first quarter was robust. The acquired businesses are integrating well with performances in line with expectations and we continue to invest for organic growth in the USA to further enhance the Group's position outside Europe."

Telegraph - Fund manager's FTSE 250 share tip of the week

Each week we look at a promising mid-cap share. This week: RPC Group, a firm which supplies plastic packaging to brands such as Heinz, Dulux and Nestlé

Heinz ketchup bottles

The company, which supplies plastic packaging to Heinz, has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years Photo: AP


By Kyle Caldwell

12:05PM BST 19 Sep 2014




Plastics specialist RPC Group is tapping into the fast-growing Asian market, which, according to fund manager James Thorne, will keep the company’s stellar dividend record on track.


The firm, which supplies plastic packaging to brands such as Heinz, Dulux and Nestlé, has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.


Mr Thorne, who manages the Threadneedle UK Mid 250 fund, said the firm’s acquisition of Hong Kong-based packaging group ACE in May would reduce manufacturing costs, which would help boost the firm’s profits. As the company had a generous dividend policy, the outlook for income investors looked bright, he added.


“The acquisition has given RPC the opportunity to take its European customer base into the growing Asia region while reducing costs at the same time,” Mr Thorne said. “The shares currently yield 3.4pc but the dividend should rise steadily over time and ahead of the market.”


One of RPC’s best-selling products is coffee capsules for the new generation of home machines. Mr Thorne said the firm had other new products in the pipeline that would keep it ahead of its competitors.



He said: “The company has managed to grow against the headwinds of a strong currency and a difficult European economy and we believe any improvement in these areas would lead to additional growth for the firm.”

Trading Statement

RNS


RNS Number : 9119S

RPC Group PLC

30 September 2014






30 September 2014

RPC Group Plc



Pre-close Trading Statement



RPC Group Plc, Europe's leading rigid plastic packaging supplier, today issues a pre-close trading statement.



Trading performance in the period 1 April to 30 September 2014



Revenues are expected to be significantly ahead of the corresponding period last year reflecting the contribution from recent acquisitions and good growth in the USA, coffee capsules and UK DIY markets.



The Group's operating profit (before exceptional items) in the first half year is anticipated to be in line with management expectations despite ongoing foreign exchange translation headwinds and an adverse time lag in passing through polymer prices.



The Group continues to have a strong financial position with cash flow performance in the first half year expected to be satisfactory.



Other developments



The Fitter for the Future programme is now well advanced. The sale of the Offenburg business (Germany) has completed and, as announced on 11 September 2014, the Group has entered into binding agreements on the sale of the two sheet businesses in Lokeren (Belgium) and Montonate (Italy).



The integration of the M&H Plastics and Helioplast businesses has been successfully completed whilst the integration of the ACE business is making good progress, with both packaging and non-packaging customers confirming the strategic growth potential.



Commenting on the first half year's performance and ongoing developments, Pim Vervaat, RPC's Chief Executive Officer said:



"The performance for the first half year is encouraging against the backdrop of a continuing challenging economic environment in the Eurozone. We continue to focus on delivering organic growth whilst also looking for opportunities to further benefit from the ongoing consolidation in the European rigid plastic packaging industry and the globalisation trend in higher added value products."

30 Sep Panmure Gordon 787.00 Buy

6 Nov JP Morgan... N/A Overweight

Signal Update

Our system’s recommendation today is to BUY. The BULLISH STOP LOSS pattern finally received a confirmation because the prices crossed above the Stop Loss level which was at 547.5000, and our valid average buying price stands now at 554.1400. The previous SELL signal was issued on 03/11/2014, 2 days ago, when the stock price was 539.8600. Since then RPC.L has risen by +2.65%.

Market Outlook

A rally after a bear setup can occasionally turn into an explosive long trade. We may be on the verge of catching one of them. There is now a strong positive sentiment in the market despite the absence of a bullish pattern. The bullish stop loss is finally confirmed and a BUY signal is generated. Market wants to reward the bulls. It may be now the right time to be part of this boost and bullish market sentiment by joining the growing bullish crowd.




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seems british bulls is a lot of british bo**ocks on this one DC........

Take back what I said........ eating humble pie.,.

I will let you off then. I was thinking the same as you. :-))

Signal Update

Our system’s recommendation today is to BUY. The BULLISH HARAMI pattern finally received a confirmation because the prices crossed above the confirmation level which was at 547.0000, and our valid average buying price stands now at 559.5000. The previous SELL signal was issued on 20/11/2014, 7 days ago, when the stock price was 549.7837. Since then RPC.L has risen by +1.77%.

Market Outlook

Let’s jump on our white horses and go for a bullish ride. The bullish pattern that was previously identified is finally confirmed and a BUY signal is generated. The market is telling you about a new profit. Do not miss this bullish opportunity.



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Going well today 595p

28 Nov Deutsche Bank 680.00 Buy

Signal Update

Our system’s recommendation today is to STAY LONG. The previous BUY signal was issued on 27/11/2014, 1 day ago, when the stock price was 559.5000. Since then RPC.L has risen by +5.09%.

Market Outlook

You may relax since our STAY LONG position is secure. The market action does not cast a serious doubt on the wisdom of going long.




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RPC cheap after biggest ever deal

Recent acquisitions make shares in this growing plastics specialist look cheap, says Questor


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/markets/questor/11259130/RPC-cheap-after-biggest-ever-deal.html

goody.,.

Rpc up 11.?p today DC.... going well.,.

:-))

Going to be over 600p today.,.

605p YYYYYeeeeeehhhhhaaaaa Gibby me old mate.....

good finish at 611p.,.