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PZ Cussons shares dive after dividend cut

The shares fell 20 per cent as naira volatility hammered sentiment
February 7, 2024
  • UK personal care improvement
  • Volumes down

A 40 per cent devaluation of the naira in the week before PZ Cussons’ (PZC) results led to a slashing of its dividend and a paring back of profit forecasts, as the Carex and Imperial Leather owner’s revenue plunged due to ongoing currency headaches in Africa.

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