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RNS Number : 1640Y  Treatt PLC  26 March 2026

26 March 2026

TREATT PLC

("Treatt" or the "Group")

AGM Trading Update

Encouraging momentum entering H2 supporting confidence in full year delivery

Treatt, the manufacturer and supplier of a diverse and sustainable portfolio
of natural extracts and ingredients for the beverage, flavour and fragrance
industries, provides the following update on trading for the half year ending
31 March 2026, ahead of the Group's Annual General Meeting to be held later
today.

In Heritage, the citrus market headwinds experienced in FY25 have begun to
show initial signs of easing, providing confidence that volumes will see some
positive momentum into H2, although we continue to expect that a full recovery
will take some time to come through. During the half, Treatt has made full use
of its technical expertise and product capabilities to support customers and
protect relationships by developing new, price-stable solutions, including the
planned launch of powdered citrus extracts, in line with expectations.

In Premium, challenging market conditions impacting end consumer demand
continue, particularly in the US. However, we remain confident in our product
offering, and in health & wellness have been encouraged by an increase in
volumes in the fast growing low-and-no sugar category. The pipeline of
opportunities remains healthy across higher-value Premium categories.

Treatt has continued to see encouraging progress in New Markets, particularly
in China. The new Shanghai Innovation Centre is fully operational and we are
already benefiting from closer collaboration with customers. In China we have
delivered double digit growth in H1, in line with expectations, with this
performance expected to continue into H2.  In Asia more generally, we
continue to be excited by the distribution partnership with IMCD, and the
rollout is on track.

Trading in the year-to-date has progressed as anticipated, with a quiet first
quarter, consistent with prior years, followed by increasing momentum in the
second quarter. The Group continues to operate against a backdrop of external
industry, macroeconomic and increased geopolitical pressures, however Treatt
remains focused on the disciplined execution of its strategy, strengthening
customer relationships and positioning the business for sustainable growth
over the medium term. Supported by a combination of ongoing market recovery
within citrus, continued customer engagement and a robust order pipeline, the
Board expects to deliver a full year performance in line with management
expectations with a greater weighting to the second half for FY26 than in
FY25.

The recruitment processes for both CEO and NED roles remains well underway.

Manprit Randhawa, CFO and Interim Group Managing Director, commented:

"Trading in the year-to-date has been in line with our expectations. We remain
focused on our strategy: building our heritage products, expanding
higher-margin Premium categories, strengthening customer collaboration and
investing in innovation. Despite a volatile external environment, we are
encouraged by our pipeline of opportunities and remain confident in the
Group's medium-term growth prospects."

 

Notice of results

Treatt's results for the half year ended 31 March 2026 are expected to be
announced on 12 May 2026.  Because this year's AGM is later than usual, and
is accompanied by this early trading update for the half year ending 31 March
2026, the Board does not expect to issue a further trading update in April
2026 as it has done in previous years. Instead, it will be provided with the
Group's half-year results announcement, expected to be on 12 May 2026.

ENQUIRIES

Treatt PLC                           +44 (0) 1284 702500

Manprit Randhawa           Chief Financial Officer and Interim Group
Managing Director

Kelly Gordon                      Group Finance Director

 

Joint Brokers

Investec Bank plc               +44 (0) 20 7597
5970
David Anderson

 

Peel Hunt LLP                     +44 (0) 20 7418 8900

George Sellar

Financial PR

MHP                                     +44 (0) 7701 308 818

Tim Rowntree                     treatt@mhpgroup.com

Eleni Menikou

 

About the Group

Treatt is a global, independent manufacturer and supplier of a diverse and
sustainable portfolio of natural extracts and ingredients for the flavour,
fragrance and multinational consumer product industries, particularly in the
beverage sector. Renowned for its technical expertise and knowledge of
ingredients, their origins and market conditions, Treatt is recognised as a
leader in its field.

The Group employs in the region of 350 staff in Europe, North America and Asia
and has manufacturing facilities in the UK and US.  Its international
footprint enables the Group to deliver powerful and integrated solutions for
the food, beverage and fragrance industries across the globe.

For further information about the Group, visit www.treatt.com
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