Simonds Farsons Cisk plc - Interim Directors’ Statement

On 17 June, Simonds Farsons Cisk plc issued its Interim Directors’ Statement to update the market on its performance since the start of its current financial year on 1 February 2015. The Directors noted that the Farsons group continues to operate within a competitive market place with constant pressures on volumes and margins.

Business during the three months ended 30 April 2015 has been steady and in line with expectations. The Directors also noted that the peak summer months remain a critical period in determining the profitability of the Group.

The announcement also confirmed that works on the new €27 million beer packaging facility is on schedule and expected to be completed by April 2016.