Nichols plc Announces Preliminary Consolidated Earnings Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Nichols plc announced preliminary consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the full year, the company reported revenue was £132,789,000 against £117,349,000 a year ago. Operating profit was £28,742,000 against £30,325,000 a year ago. Profit before taxation was £28,722,000 against £31,492,000 a year ago. Profit for the financial year attributable to equity holders of the parent was £23,174,000 against £25,477,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were £62.81 against £69.07 a year ago. Net cash generated from operating activities was £17,742,000 against £20,155,000 a year ago. Acquisition of property, plant and equipment was £3,795,000 against £2,442,000 a year ago. EBITDA was £31.7 million against £31.4 million a year ago.