Kitwave Group plc

Kitwave Group plc operates as a wholesale distributor within the United Kingdom, structured into three primary segments: Ambient, Frozen & Chilled, and Foodservice. The Ambient division provides a range of dry goods such as confectionery, soft drinks, crisps, snacks, and tobacco items. It caters to independent convenience shops, vending machine operators, national retail chains, and other wholesale entities in the UK, facilitated by its six regional depots. The Frozen & Chilled division specializes in frozen and refrigerated products, including ice creams, pizzas, potato items, pre-prepared meals, and various other chilled goods, supplying independent convenience retailers, leisure establishments, and fellow wholesalers from its ten distribution hubs. Lastly, the Foodservice division delivers a comprehensive selection of frozen, chilled, and ambient foodstuffs, complemented by alcoholic and soft drinks. This division serves independent traditional foodservice clients, such as pubs, restaurants, and entertainment venues, in addition to organizations in the care home and education industries, supported by eleven dedicated depots. Founded in 1987, Kitwave Group plc is headquartered in North Shields, United Kingdom.

Kitwave Group plc trades as KITW.L on LSE. The company is classified in Consumer Defensive / Food Distribution and reports in GBP.

The current profile places the business in Food Distribution. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.

Latest available fiscal data shows £802.68M of revenue and £16.63M of net income.

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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of £246.19M, beta of 0.92, and return on equity of +12.6%.

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Company website: https://www.kitwave.co.uk

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