Bernard Horn Comments on Greencore Group

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Mar 21, 2016

In consumer staples, the Irish convenience food producer Greencore Group (LSE:GNC) was up more than 15% before calendar year end. The company rebounded strongly from the third quarter, when it faced cost pressures and one-off start-up facility charges. In the U.K. market, Greencore noted sales growth amongst grocery retailers, including players such as Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer. In the U.S., Greencore expanded capacity to service Starbucks and 7-Eleven. Japanese dairy, confectionery and pharmaceutical manufacturer Meiji Holdings’ stock rose markedly following news of a drug licensing agreement. Optimistic market sentiment drove the stock price to the upper end of our valuation target, and we sold Meiji at a profit earlier in the year.

From Bernard Horn (Trades, Portfolio)'s Global Value Fund annual letter 2015.