Norcros plc provided earnings guidance for the half year ended 30 September 2018. For the period, the group underlying operating profit for the first half is expected to be in line with the board's expectations reflecting a robust performance and continuing to demonstrate the financial resilience of the Group. Group revenue for the first half is expected to be approximately £162.5 million (2017: £145.0 million), 12.1% higher than the prior year on a reported basis, 13.2% higher on a constant currency basis, and level on a like for like constant currency basis. Net debt is expected to be around £54 million (2017: £20.8 million), in line with expectations following the acquisition of Merlyn in the second half of last year.