Wynnstay Group PLC
18 March 2008
WYN
WYNNSTAY GROUP PLC
('Wynnstay' or 'the Group')
Wynnstay, the agricultural and retail group, will be holding its Annual General
Meeting this morning. In his address to shareholders, Chairman, Mr John Davies
will make the following comments on trading,
'Over the course of the last financial year, Wynnstay experienced some of the
most volatile trading conditions in its history. Against this backdrop, the
Group's trading performance was pleasing, with sales reaching record levels.
This was aided by excellent performances from Glasson Group and our grain
trading operation.
Trading across the Group in the first quarter of the new financial year has been
good. We have seen strong demand for animal feed, with our flagship feed plant
at Llansantffraid enjoying record output and early orders for fertilizers are at
a much higher level than last year, driven by the anticipation of continuing
price inflation. I am also pleased to report that Glasson Group continues to
trade well. The benefits of the agricultural acquisitions we made in 2007,
should be reflected in trading this year, particularly in the sale of animal
health care products and speciality nutrition goods.
The acquisition of Wilsons Pet Centres ('Wilsons') in January was a significant
step forward in our objective of developing our pet retailing activities, adding
10 pet superstores. We are now beginning the process of rebranding the stores
under our own 'Just for Pets' brand and integrating the business so that the
synergies with our core retail business are fully exploited. I am pleased to
report that trading at Wilsons is well ahead of last year's level and in line
with internal budgets.
Our twin strategy of acting as a consolidator in the agricultural supply sector
and developing our retail activities, particularly within the pet sector,
continues and we see this year as one of further progress.'
Enquiries:
Wynnstay Group plc Bernard Harris, Managing Director T: 016191 828512
Paul Roberts, Finance Director
Biddicks Katie Tzouliadis T: 020 7448 1000
WH Ireland Limited David Youngman T: 0161 832 2174
(NOMAD)
Shore Capital Guy Peters T: 020 7408 4090
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