Jan 26 (Reuters) – PZ Cussons, maker of Imperial Leather soap and handwash Carex, reported a modified pretax profit in the first half Tuesday from a pandemic-driven demand for handwashing and sanitation, despite opposition. led by Brexit in its stocks. .
Improved profit jumped before tax jumped 18.7% to 34.9 million pounds ($ 47.61 million) for the six months ended November 30, the British company said, adding that they expect performance by area. current market expectations for the fiscal year.
The company reported a pre-tax adjusted profit of £ 30 million a year ago.
Cussons also said they saw some delays in supplies of goods as a result of Britain’s exit from the European Union last month, but said the initial effects of Brexit were ruled by only a small negative impact.
$ 1 = 0.7331 pounds Reporting by Tanishaa Nadkar in Bengaluru, Edited by Sherry Jacob-Phillips