McBride plunges as boss steps down after latest profit warning
Since the beginning of last year, McBride has issued a handful of profit warnings, and chief executive Rik De Vos has decided to stand down following this latest misstep
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McBride PLC
LON:MCB
McBride plc is engaged in the production, distribution and sale of private- label household and personal care products to retailers in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. The Company has three principal operating divisions: United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe and Eastern Continental Europe. McBride’s customers include Aldi, Asda, The Co-op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury, Tesco, Waitrose, Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Denner, DM, Esselunga, Eurospin, Intermarche, Lidl, Metro, Plus, REWE, Systeme U, Biedronka (Jeronimo Martins), Kaufland (Lidl), Metro (Makro and Real) and Tesco.
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