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David O'Brien
- David O'Brien
Growth reported in key segments
New product launches, coupled with distribution and service agreements across a wider geographical footprint have resulted in growth in Billi and Consumer Goods. The latter was achieved despite rationalisation of costs and product lines during the last two years. Billi has continued its low double-digit yoy revenue growth in H1 25. The one area of the business with exposure to the US is Controls and, in line with other global engineering outfits, it witnessed order deferrals during Q2 following ...
James Tetley
- James Tetley
Strong growth and strategic progress
Restore’s H125 results highlight strong progress, with double digit growth in revenue, adjusted profit and earnings, in line with our expectations. The step up in M&A in the period reflects management’s ambition to deliver shareholder value. At the same time, the Group continues to make progress towards the 20% operating margin target despite cost and end market headwinds. We make no changes to our forecasts but see scope for outperformance (organic and acquisitive) as the year progresses. On o...
Toby Thorrington
- Toby Thorrington
Making material strategic progress
H1’26 to date has been characterised by progressive portfolio development actions – one acquisition and one exit – while Norcros has also managed some top line progress against the prior year in Q1. The proposed Fibo acquisition offers geographic diversity and synergy benefits. We have made no estimate changes arising from the trading update or the Fibo acquisition at this stage (pending formal completion), although revenue has nudged down to reflect JTSA as a discontinued operation. Managemen...
James Tetley
- James Tetley
Robust AGM statement, on track for FY expectations
Today’s AGM statement confirms another resilient performance in the early months of FY26 and reiterates full year expectations. Recent periods have seen Vp deliver consistently strong results and meaningful strategic progress (e.g. closer collaboration across the Group, evolution of digital roadmap) despite the mixed market backdrop. Vp has an excellent track record of sector leading returns and attractive earnings growth over the long term, which has underpinned an unbroken 30+ year dividen...
Mike Jeremy
- Mike Jeremy
Strong second half boosts FY25
For the year to 31 March 2025 Eco Animal Health reported results in line with the outlook of the April Trading Update: revenue of £79.6m (FY24: £89.4m) and (adj.) EBITDA of £7.3m (FY24: £8.0m). The Group benefited from a strong second half, which was underpinned by sound cost control and pricing discipline. Gross profitability was 45.1% (FY24: 42.1%) with H2 at 48.6% compared to 43.1% a year earlier. The year-end cash position was, as expected, £25.0m. On 3.7x FY26E EV/(adj.) EBITDA, Eco Animal...
Energy from Hydrogen: Making a cleaner world
The global supply / demand picture for hydrogen is rapidly evolving as the world shifts toward cleaner energy solutions. Hydrogen is viewed as a critical component of this transition. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) states that the global production of hydrogen now stands at 75 Mt/yr of pure hydrogen, with an additional 45 Mt/yr as a mix of gases. Looking forward, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that already announced projects could increase production by 50%...