PVC price volatility and pass-through delays
Sharp PVC price fluctuations and industry-wide delays in passing on price increases could pressure margins and revenue growth.
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Sharp PVC price fluctuations and industry-wide delays in passing on price increases could pressure margins and revenue growth.
UK operations posted negative revenue growth and weak margins due to elections and slow economy; recovery expected only from Q3.
Employee costs and other expenses rose significantly due to new verticals and one-off events; management expects normalization but risk remains if growth disappoints.
New verticals (paints, bathware) are incurring losses and may take longer to reach breakeven, dragging consolidated margins.