AGM Trading Update

Cropper(James) PLC

09 September 2026

 

9 September 2026

James Cropper plc

("James Cropper", the "Group" or the "Company")

AGM Trading Update

Positive start with continued strategic progress; in line with full year market expectations

James Cropper (AIM: CRPR), the Advanced Materials and Paper & Packaging group, provides a trading update for the 22-week period ended 28 August 2026 ("the Period"), ahead of its Annual General Meeting taking place at 11:30am today.

The Group has made a strong start to the year. Management focus remains on strategy implementation which continues to drive improved business performance. 

Advanced Materials revenue remains broadly in line with the same period in the prior year. Paper & Packaging has delivered a particularly strong performance in the Period, reflecting high demand from established customers augmented by new business wins accelerating the momentum delivered in the second half of FY26.

The Board expects full year trading to be in line with market expectations.

The Group expects to release its interim results for the six months ending 30 September 2026 in November 2026.

Enquiries:

James Cropper plc David Stirling, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Goody, Chief Financial Officer	Tel: [phone]
Singer Capital Markets - NOMAD and Broker Jen Boorer, Sara Hale, Carl Diebitsch	Tel: [phone]
IFC Advisory - Financial PR Graham Herring, Tim Metcalfe, Zach Cohen	Tel: [phone] [e-mail]

About James Cropper plc

James Cropper plc is globally recognised for its specialist capabilities in the design and manufacture of advanced materials and paper products. Operating through two principal businesses - Advanced Materials and Paper & Packaging - and built upon 180 years of innovation, the Group serves a diverse range of customers with high-performance solutions tailored to specialised applications.

The Advanced Materials business develops cutting-edge nonwoven materials and electrochemical coatings for sectors including aerospace, clean energy, and defence. The Paper & Packaging business offers premium creative papers and bespoke moulded fibre packaging together with leading recycled-fibre capabilities and products, supporting the transition to a circular economy.

Headquartered in Burneside (UK), with additional manufacturing sites in Crewe (UK), Launceston (UK), and Schenectady (USA), James Cropper leverages deep expertise in material science and longstanding partnerships with industry-leading businesses and brands to develop bespoke solutions that meet complex technical and aesthetic specifications.

 

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