McBride trading in line

29th Apr 2010 07:19

Personal care products group McBride announced that overall trading for the four months to 28 April has been in line with expectations.Group revenues in the four month period rose by 2% from the same time a year before on a reported and constant currency basis.McBride said growth has continued to be strong in personal care and in the Polish household market, while UK sales have continued to experience strong branded promotional activity, but remain ahead of last year.The group's operating margin in the period has been maintained at a similar level to the first half. Cash generation has continued to be strong, "reflecting a tight management of working capital and capital expenditure," the group said.