Premier Foods "grossly undervalued" according to house broker, Shore Capital
The broker said Premier Foods has evolved into a “high-class act with a highly competent management team delivering quarter after quarter of good trading performance.”
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Premier Foods manufactures a range of branded and own-label products across many food categories. Premier’s principal markets are the United Kingdom’s major food retailers, wholesalers and convenience stores, foodservice customers and food manufacturers.
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The broker said Premier Foods has evolved into a “high-class act with a highly competent management team delivering quarter after quarter of good trading performance.”
Chief executive Alex Whitehouse said: "Following a strong first half and with good momentum as we enter the second half, we are on track to deliver on expectations for full year 2022/23"
The Spice Tailor is expected to generate revenue of £17.3mln in fiscal 2022-2023, with the transaction predicted to be earnings accretive in year one
The British food manufacturer's shares climbed 4.3% to 115.4p on the news
The Mr Kipling's cakes group raised guidance on trading profit and adjusted profit before guidance. There was no guidance on (apple) turnover.
The half-year numbers looked better when compared with those from two years ago than those from last year
It will be focused on its product offering, its impact on the planet and on people
Sweet treats have remained buoyant and are selling more than last year
The company has been steadily buying back its loan notes, which were issued at higher interest rates than the new loan notes
The Mr Kipling and Bisto producer has cut debt and secured a new pensions agreement
The cakes will be marketed by bakery chain Weston Foods after enjoying solid growth on this side of the pond
The Mr Kipling and Bird’s Custard owner expects full-year trading profit to be £145-150mln, up from £132mln a year ago
The Mr Kipling and Bird’s Custard owner expects continued revenue growth and high demand amid the new lockdown
The owner of the Mr Kipling cake brand is expected to receive £37mln from the sale of its interest to private equity firm Endless LLP
The bread brand's majority shareholder, The Gores Group, has started a sales process that could see the business fetch up to £150mln
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Britain's top share index finished down over 162 points, or 2.75%, at 5,741 on the day
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Other updates on Thursday include interim results from WH Smith
The Mr Kipling, Ambrosia and Sharwoods group saw UK sales soar 15.1% in March as shoppers cleared shelves
Overall, sales rose by 2.6% in the three months to September and are 2.5% ahead in the year to date
In the six months to 28 September, the producer of Mr Kipling and Bisto reported a £15mln profit, having climbed out of a £2mln loss in the same period last year