Consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser said on Wednesday that it was on track to deliver its full-year revenue and profit targets as it posted a rise in first-quarter like-for-like net sales.
Lloyds Bank held annual guidance despite a 28% fall in first-quarter profits due to lower net interest income and higher operating expenses, as competition for mortgages and savings squeezed margins.
PZ Cussons said on Wednesday that it was planning to sell the St Tropez tanning brand and is reviewing its operations in Africa, as it backed its profit outlook for 2024.