Description of the business

DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

Portmeirion Group PLC is a British group based in Stoke-on-Trent and is listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.

A significant force in the homewares industry, the Portmeirion Group, encompasses the Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester and Pimpernel brands. It is a market leader in high quality and innovatively designed tableware, cookware, giftware and tabletop accessories.

The Group employs around 500 staff and has a wholly owned subsidiary in North America, Portmeirion USA, which distributes its product from Connecticut and has a main showroom at 41 Madison Avenue, New York. The Group also has a joint venture in Canada based in Toronto.

The Group has four brands:

Portmeirion
Portmeirion has an established reputation for fashionable yet timeless collections of tableware and gifts. Following in the footsteps of its founder, Susan Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion is committed to producing innovative designs that fit comfortably with everyday life epitomised by the Botanic Garden range which is a major player in the casual dining market. Botanic Garden has been a design icon since its launch in 1972. Newer award winning collections such as Sophie Conran for Portmeirion and Crazy Daisy have had worldwide success. Visit www.portmeirion.com

Spode
Rich in history and heritage, the Spode brand has a classic product portfolio that appeals across the generations and includes many worldwide favourites such as Blue Italian and Christmas Tree. Founded in 1776, Spode is celebrated as a quintessentially British brand and has consistently launched successful ranges of table and cook ware.

Following its purchase of the Spode brand in April 2009, the Portmeirion Group has brought the manufacture of some of Spode’s product range back to England. The Portmeirion Group will build on existing ranges and launch new collections of Spode. Visit www.spode.com

Royal Worcester
Royal Worcester was established in 1751 and has since become celebrated for producing some of the most prestigious porcelain tableware and cookware collections.

The Portmeirion Group purchased the Royal Worcester brand in April 2009 and has continued to produce the Classic White and Evesham Gold ranges along with prestige hand-painted collectables. The Group will further develop and enhance this brand in the future. Visit www.royalworcester.com

Pimpernel
Since 1933, Pimpernel has established itself as the premier brand for placemats and coasters, offering unparalleled choice and superior quality to an ever demanding and trend conscious consumer. Pimpernel has an unrivalled selection of exclusive and decorative designs to suit any table, whether relaxed or formal, classic or contemporary. Visit www.pimpernel-uk.com

Markets
Portmeirion Group sells it products directly to retailers in the US and the UK and mainly through exclusive distributors and agents in over 50 other countries around the world. Its major markets are the US, the UK and South Korea.

Details of the Group’s financial performance can be found in the Financial Reports section of the Investor Relations pages of this website.


Portmeirion Group PLC Registered in England No. 124842 REGISTERED OFFICE Portmeirion Group PLC London Road Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire England ST4 7QQ