date:Sep 27, 2012
Irn Bru-maker AG Barr revealed a 4.9% increase in turnover to 130M for the six months to July 28, as city analysts underlined the strong case for a merger with Britvic.
Pre-tax profits, before exceptionals, fell by 8% to 14.9M in the six months to July 28. The drop reflected rising input costs and increased sales through supermarkets.
Speaking before the results, Grant Thornton said the proposed merger with Britvic should be highly beneficial for both parties provided they plan the financial