Consumer Defensive

Companies involved in the manufacture of food and beverages, household and personal care products, packaging and tobacco. The sector also includes firms providing education and training services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include Unilever plc, Diageo plc, Associated British Foods plc, Imperial Brands plc, Smurfit Kappa plc and Pearson plc.

Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) reports Q1 Trading Statement 2024/25, showcasing market share growth and volume increases. CEO Ken Murphy highlights company achievements...
British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has shared its latest trading statement, highlighting progress towards FY24 guidance and strategic investments for sustainable growth. CEO Tadeu Marroco details the company's performance and outlook for the future. #BAT #tradingstatement..
Bunzl plc completes acquisition of Nisbets, a leading UK distributor of catering equipment, strengthening their position in the sector. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the future...
Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces 4.0% increase in interim dividend to 44.90 pence per share, in line with progressive dividend policy...
Diageo plc welcomes Nik Jhangiani as new CFO, succeeding Lavanya Chandrashekar in Autumn 2024. Jhangiani brings extensive global finance experience to the renowned beverage company's leadership team...
Coca-Cola HBC AG announces its Q1 2024 trading update, showcasing strong organic revenue growth driven by strategic priorities. Read on for highlights...
Unilever plc's Q1 2024 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands. CEO Hein Schumacher outlines growth plans and outlook...
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) reports Q1 2024 results. Hygiene net revenue up 7.1%, Health up 1.0%, Nutrition down 9.9%. On track for full year delivery...
Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its financial results for the 24 weeks ended 2 March 2024. Get the key highlights and outlook here...
Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) announces Preliminary Results 2023/24, showing market share gains & positive volume growth as customers shop more. CEO Ken Murphy highlights exceptional performance & strong financial results with sales growth, cost savings, and customer-focused strategies...
Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) pre-close trading update shows strong tobacco pricing and NGP growth, meeting full-year expectations with improved cash conversion...
Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) is accelerating its Growth Action Plan through the separation of Ice Cream and a major productivity programme to drive stronger growth...
Diageo plc (LON:DGE) announces Sir John Manzoni as the next Chair, succeeding Javier Ferrán in February 2025. Manzoni brings extensive leadership experience to the role...
Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces a £1.1 billion share repurchase programme, part of a multi-year plan to reduce its capital base and provide shareholder returns...
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) has released its final results for 2023, showing positive growth in Hygiene and Health sectors. CEO Kris Licht looks ahead to continued progress in 2024...
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) announces acquisition of Nisbets and Pamark, expanding its distribution reach in the UK, Finland, and beyond. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the growth opportunities ahead...
Coca-Cola HBC AG subsidiary to acquire BDS Vending Solutions Ltd, expanding its food and drink vending services in Ireland. Acquisition aims to enhance route-to-market capabilities and unlock profitable opportunities...
Diageo plc appoints Julie Brown as Non-Executive Director effective August 5, 2024. She brings extensive financial and strategic experience to the role...
Coca-Cola HBC AG has reported strong financial results for the twelve months ended December 2023, with organic revenue and EBIT growth, improved margins, and record profits. The company's 24/7 portfolio and strategic investments have contributed to its success...
Barclays PLC acquires Tesco Bank's retail banking business and establishes a strategic partnership with Tesco for financial services distribution...
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Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) reports Q1 Trading Statement 2024/25, showcasing market share growth and volume increases. CEO Ken Murphy highlights company achievements...
British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has shared its latest trading statement, highlighting progress towards FY24 guidance and strategic investments for sustainable growth. CEO Tadeu Marroco details the company's performance and outlook for the future. #BAT #tradingstatement..
Bunzl plc completes acquisition of Nisbets, a leading UK distributor of catering equipment, strengthening their position in the sector. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the future...
Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces 4.0% increase in interim dividend to 44.90 pence per share, in line with progressive dividend policy...
Diageo plc welcomes Nik Jhangiani as new CFO, succeeding Lavanya Chandrashekar in Autumn 2024. Jhangiani brings extensive global finance experience to the renowned beverage company's leadership team...
Coca-Cola HBC AG announces its Q1 2024 trading update, showcasing strong organic revenue growth driven by strategic priorities. Read on for highlights...
Unilever plc's Q1 2024 Trading Statement shows improved volume growth led by Power Brands. CEO Hein Schumacher outlines growth plans and outlook...
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) reports Q1 2024 results. Hygiene net revenue up 7.1%, Health up 1.0%, Nutrition down 9.9%. On track for full year delivery...
Associated British Foods plc (LON:ABF) has released its financial results for the 24 weeks ended 2 March 2024. Get the key highlights and outlook here...
Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) announces Preliminary Results 2023/24, showing market share gains & positive volume growth as customers shop more. CEO Ken Murphy highlights exceptional performance & strong financial results with sales growth, cost savings, and customer-focused strategies...
Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) pre-close trading update shows strong tobacco pricing and NGP growth, meeting full-year expectations with improved cash conversion...
Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) is accelerating its Growth Action Plan through the separation of Ice Cream and a major productivity programme to drive stronger growth...
Diageo plc (LON:DGE) announces Sir John Manzoni as the next Chair, succeeding Javier Ferrán in February 2025. Manzoni brings extensive leadership experience to the role...
Imperial Brands PLC (LON:IMB) announces a £1.1 billion share repurchase programme, part of a multi-year plan to reduce its capital base and provide shareholder returns...
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LON:RKT) has released its final results for 2023, showing positive growth in Hygiene and Health sectors. CEO Kris Licht looks ahead to continued progress in 2024...
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) announces acquisition of Nisbets and Pamark, expanding its distribution reach in the UK, Finland, and beyond. CEO Frank van Zanten expresses excitement for the growth opportunities ahead...
Coca-Cola HBC AG subsidiary to acquire BDS Vending Solutions Ltd, expanding its food and drink vending services in Ireland. Acquisition aims to enhance route-to-market capabilities and unlock profitable opportunities...
Diageo plc appoints Julie Brown as Non-Executive Director effective August 5, 2024. She brings extensive financial and strategic experience to the role...
Coca-Cola HBC AG has reported strong financial results for the twelve months ended December 2023, with organic revenue and EBIT growth, improved margins, and record profits. The company's 24/7 portfolio and strategic investments have contributed to its success...
Barclays PLC acquires Tesco Bank's retail banking business and establishes a strategic partnership with Tesco for financial services distribution...
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