Norcros plc announced group revenue results for the first quarter ended July 3, 2016. For the quarter, the group revenue was 18.5% higher on a constant currency basis compared to the same period last year and 13.0% higher in Sterling terms reflecting a weaker South African Rand. On a constant currency like for like basis (excluding acquisitions) group revenue was 2.6% higher than the same period last year. UK revenue was 18.3% higher than the same period last year including revenues from Croydex and Abode, with both businesses performing in line with the Board's expectations. On a like for like basis (excluding acquisitions), UK revenue was 5.0% lower than in the same period last year reflecting the ongoing challenging conditions in a number of UK retail channels notwithstanding a resilient trade performance. This was more than offset by the sustained progress in South African business which grew revenue by 19.0% on a constant currency basis and by 3.0% in Sterling terms.