LONDON (ShareCast) - The Chairman of consumer products company PZ Cussons has acquired just over 3,000 shares, increasing his stake above 54,000.

Richard Harvey purchased the shares at 411p a piece for a total spend of £12,371, just a few days after the company said its results for the last quarter were in line with expectations.

In a trading update for three months ended September 24th, the group reported a strong performance, driven by the launch of new products and brand extensions.

The company re-launched its Imperial Leather brand in the UK with new imagery, including a new fragrance selection across its Foamburst shower range.

“Whilst the trading environment in most markets remains challenging, brand renovation and innovation is driving organic growth across the group, enhanced by the acquisition of Rafferty's Garden,” the company said.


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