PZ CUSSONS PLC - Trading Statement.

(From AFX CNF)

RNS Number:9509M PZ CUSSONS PLC 30 November 2006 30 November 2006 PZ Cussons Plc Pre-Close Statement PZ Cussons Plc announces its pre-close trading statement in respect of the half year to 30 November 2006. First half trading PZ Cussons is pleased to confirm that all regions have continued to perform in line with management expectations during the first half of the financial year, with improvements in both sales and profitability compared to the same period last year. Update on key projects The joint venture with Glanbia Plc continues to progress well and, as previously announced, the current milk factory in Nigeria is being extended to provide further …