Wynnstay Group PLC AGM Statement (9974Z)

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RNS Number : 9974Z

Wynnstay Group PLC

21 March 2017

21 March 2017

AIM: WYN

Wynnstay Group plc

("Wynnstay" or the "Group")

AGM Statement

Wynnstay, the agricultural and retail group, will be holding its Annual General Meeting this morning and will make the following comment on current trading:

The trading environment for farmers has continued to show signs of recovery, with farm output prices higher year-on-year, although from low comparatives. This is encouraging although, as yet, it is too early to determine the strength of the recovery. There are important seasonal trading months ahead for Wynnstay, particularly for feed sales and these will influence the outcome for the half year. Nonetheless, at this stage, we continue to remain encouraged that Wynnstay is on track to return to growth in the current financial year.

In the Agricultural division, demand for ruminant feed has increased year-on-year, reflecting national trends. Fertiliser sales have been good as farmers purchased ahead of anticipated price increases. Demand for spring seed is also encouraging and, as expected, the smaller 2016 harvest has meant that grain trading volumes in the period are behind the previous year.

Within the Specialist Retail operations, our agricultural retail activities have seen a small increase in like-for-like sales over recent months, mainly attributable to hardware products. However, demand at Just for Pets, the pet products business, remains subdued, reflecting the challenging high street.

We are continuing to invest in the business, including in our technology platform, to drive efficiencies and better position the Group for long term growth.

Enquiries:

 
 Wynnstay Group        Ken Greetham, Chief      T: 01691 827 
  plc                   Executive                142 
                        Paul Roberts, Finance 
                        Director 
 
 KTZ Communications    Katie Tzouliadis,        T: 020 3178 6378 
                        Emma Pearson 
 Shore Capital         Stephane Auton,          T: 020 7408 4090 
  (Nomad and Broker)    Patrick Castle 
 

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