Zenith Hygiene Group plc, the manufacturer and supplier of cleaning and non-food ancillary products to the food service and hospitality markets announces its maiden interim results for the six months ended 28 February 2005.

Financial Highlights

• Turnover 24% increase £10.5 million (2004: £8.5 million)
• Operating profit  81% increase £818,000 (2004: £452,000)
• Earnings Per Share 2.44p (2004: 44p)
• Cash at bank £1,142,000 (2004: 372,000)
• Strategic acquisitions increase Group’s offering

Ringo Francis, Chairman and Chief Executive, Zenith Hygiene Group, said: “We have succeeded in growing the business since our admission to AIM in February 2005, focusing on increasing our client base and pursuing strategic acquisition opportunities, allowing us to capitalise on geographic coverage and market share.

“We are confident that the business will continue to generate profit growth as we expand organically, we expect to drive the Group forward and deliver enhanced shareholder value.”

For further information:

Ringo Francis/ Richard Caldwell
Zenith Hygiene Group 
Tel: 01707 270 260 

Tim Blythe / Tracy Lloyd-Watts
Beattie Communications
Tel: 020 7053 6000