Adjusted operating profit increased to £59.5 million, lifting the adjusted operating margin to 11%. Net debt fell to £25 million from £112 million, reflecting the cash-flow improvement, proceeds from the sale of PZ Cussons’ 50% stake in PZ Wilmar and sales of surplus non-operating assets. Operating profit in the region was broadly flat as improved gross margins and cost control offset higher marketing expenditure. Fiscal 2027 outlookFor fiscal 2027, PZ Cussons said it expects adjusted operating profit to fall within the current market range of £58 million to £61.2 million. About PZ Cussons (LON:PZC)PZ Cussons plc manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells baby, beauty, and hygiene products in Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and Africa.