#tradingfloorai | #BAG |  #Revenuegrowth | Here is a summary of the trading update from A.G. Barr p.l.c.: 

A.G. Barr p.l.c., a multi-beverage company with popular UK brands like IRN-BRU, Rubicon, Boost, and Funkin, released a trading update for the fiscal year ending January 25, 2025. The company expects revenue of approximately £420 million, a 5% increase year-over-year, and anticipates strong adjusted operating margin improvement to around 13.5%, resulting in double-digit profit growth. 

The soft drinks division performed well, with all three core brands showing strong results. Rubicon stood out with another year of double-digit revenue growth, while IRN-BRU also delivered significant revenue increases, becoming one of the top five carbonated drinks in the UK. The Boost brand strategy focused on value and synergy, leading to improved profitability in the second half. FUNKINs ready-to-drink business grew through retail distribution and innovation, despite challenges in the on-premise market. 

A.G. Barr successfully completed projects to enhance its convenience channel route and integrate Boost into its soft drinks business, resulting in commercial and operational synergies. The company continues its multi-year supply chain investment program, with capital expenditure of around £19 million in the year, including upgrades to PET lines at its Cumbernauld site. 

With a net cash position of over £60 million, A.G. Barr remains cash generative. The company is committed to long-term revenue growth and margin improvement, with expectations for the 2025/26 fiscal year in line with market forecasts. 

The full-year results for 2024/25 will be reported on March 25, 2025, and the company plans to hold analyst and investor visits to its sites in the coming months. Read More@: