Creightons (CRL) Interim results presentation, December 2020

This video can be seen at: https://www.piworld.co.uk/2020/12/11/creightons-crl-interim-results-presentation-december-2020/   A comprehensive financial overview by Paul Forster, Group FD and Commercial Director, illustrating CRL’s agility to deliver in spite of Covid. Followed by Pippa Clark, Global Marketing Director & Deputy MD’s summary of the beauty, fragrance and healthcare market, (a fascinating insight in itself; apparently the male grooming market collapsed with lockdown!), and how CRL have responded. Towards the end of the presentation Bernard Johnson, Group MD updates on the group’s aspirations. Bernard Johnson, Group MD Overview of period – 00:33 Paul Forster, Group Finance & Commercial Director Financials – 02:47 Pippa Clark, Global Marketing Director & Deputy MD The market – 14:29 Division performance – 17:18 Private label – 25:00 Brand highlights – 26:18 Growth drivers – 30:33 The new normal CV19 – 34:26 Eamon Murphy, Deputy Finance & Commercial Director Brexit – 40:28 Bernard Johnson, Group MD The way ahead – 47:06 Aspirations – 51:12 Q&A – 53:55 Creightons plc is engaged in the development, marketing and manufacture of toiletries and fragrances. The Company operates through three business streams: private label business, contract manufacturing business and branded business. Its private label business focuses on private label products for high street retailers and supermarket chains. Its contract manufacturing business develops and manufactures products on behalf of third party brand owners. Its branded business develops, markets, sells and distributes products it has developed and owns the rights to. Its product portfolio includes bath and shower care, haircare, body care, baby and maternity, and fragrances, among others. Its services include market analysis, creative concept generation, product development, brand development, manufacturing and logistics. Its brands include Frizz No More, Volume Pro, Argan Body, Argan Smooth, Keratin Pro, Perfect Hair, Bronze Ambition, Sunshine Blonde, Beautiful Brunette and Just Hair.