"Unprecedented demand" for hygiene products at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 contributed to sales falling at the maker of Carex, Original Source and Imperial Leather during its latest financial period.
Revenue fell by 9.3% from £312.9m to £283.7m for PZ Cussons during the six months to November 30, 2021, new figures have confirmed.
On an adjusted basis, the Manchester-headquartered company's pre-tax profits also fell 8.3% from £34.9m to £32m.
