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RNS Number : 5740H  Accsys Technologies PLC  07 May 2025

AIM: AXS

Euronext Amsterdam: AXS

 

07 May 2025

 

Accsys Technologies PLC

("Accsys", the "Group" or the "Company")

 

Trading Update

Continued progress in delivering FOCUS strategy

 

Accsys, the world's leading supplier of premium, high performance and
sustainable wood building materials, today provides an update on full year
performance for the year ended 31 March 2025 ("FY25"). All numbers in this
announcement are unaudited.

Accsys is pleased to announce a strong performance for FY25 and expects to
deliver results for the year in line with previously upgraded market
consensus¹. This evidences continued progress in delivering on Phase 1 of its
FOCUS strategy.

At the recent Investor Strategy Day, Accsys outlined its FOCUS strategy, which
is split into three key phases. In Phase 1 "Transform and Improve" (FY24-27),
the Group's focus is on driving sustainable, profitable growth from existing
assets, maintaining a lean and efficient cost structure and debt reduction,
with a run rate sales volume of 100,000m³ at the end of FY27. Phase 2
"Optimise" (FY28-30) will focus on implementing operational efficiencies to
deliver the full capacity of the two plants, with a continuous focus on debt
reduction driven by strong free cash flow generation. In Phase 3 "Grow"
(FY30+), the Company plans to pursue further growth opportunities supported by
a strong balance sheet.

Full year performance:

                                     FY25            FY24

                                     Unaudited       Actual         Change

 Revenue
 Group                               €136.6m         €136.2m        -
 Aggregated (Group plus JV)²         €147.4m         €136.2m       +8%
 Sales Volumes m³
 Group                               57,104m(3)      56,568m(3)    +1%
 Total (Group plus JV)³              63,864m(3)      56,568m(3)    +13%

 

 

·     Strong product demand against a challenging market backdrop, with
double digit year-on-year Accoya sales volume growth across all geographic
regions - UK&I, Rest of Europe, North America, Rest of World

o  13% year on year growth in total Accoya sales volumes of 63,864m³

o 16% year on year growth in North America sales volumes, demonstrating the
strong market opportunity for the Accoya USA joint venture, which had a
successful operational ramp up

·   The Company expects FY25 Adjusted Group EBITDA⁴ to be in line with
previously upgraded market consensus

·    Net debt of €42.6m as at 31 March 2025 represents an increase of
€2.4m compared to 30 September 2024. This was driven by planned investment
in the USA joint venture, higher inventory levels, ensuring product
availability to support strong demand and high levels of customer service,
offset by the elimination of non-recourse debt in Tricoya UK Ltd

·     Funding in place to support growth prospects:

o  The Company has signed an 18-month extension to its primary debt
facilities with ABN Amro extending the maturity to 30 September 2027

·    Tricoya UK Ltd, the Accsys subsidiary company established for the
construction and operation of the Hull Tricoya plant, was placed into
voluntary liquidation on 17 December 2024

Tariffs

·    The Company is continuing to monitor developments with regards to US
tariffs. Currently, tariff exemptions are in place for lumber imports into the
US and the Company's US manufacturing plant enables Accsys to serve US
customers with locally manufactured product

Dr Jelena Arsic van OS commented:

"Since outlining our strategic objectives in January, our focus has firmly
shifted to execution-and I'm pleased to report we are delivering. This strong
trading update confirms we are firmly on track with Phase I of our FOCUS
Strategy, driving sustainable, profitable growth.

Accsys represents a compelling investment case: a de-risked capital
expenditure profile, protected intellectual property, and world-class
products. With our manufacturing strength in Europe and successful
commercialisation of our US plant, we are well positioned to seize a
significant global market opportunity. Moreover, we remain a focused industry
disrupter with the purpose of 'Changing wood to Change the World'."

The Company's financial results for the year ended 31 March 2025 are expected
to be announced on the 24 June 2025.

Notes:

1)    Accsys considers market consensus FY25 Adjusted EBITDA to be €10.5
million as at 31 March 2025.

2)    Accsys has a 60% shareholding in Accoya USA, a joint venture (JV)
with Eastman Chemical Company which commenced operations during H1 FY25.
Whilst the JV is equity accounted for financial reporting purposes, the
aggregated revenue figure includes 60% of the JV revenue.

3)    Total Sales Volumes include all Group sales and 100% of sales from
the JV

4)    Adjusted Group EBITDA being earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation, amortisation and exceptional items of Accsys plus 60% of the US
JV's EBITDA.

 

Ends

Enquiries:

Accsys Investor
Relations
       ir@accsysplc.com (mailto:ir@accsysplc.com)

 

Panmure Liberum (London) - Nomad and Broker

Nicholas How (NOMAD), Will
King
                  +44 (0) 20 3100 2000

 

ABN Amro (Amsterdam) - Broker

Richard van Etten, Dennis van
Helmond
       +31 (0) 20 344 2000

 

Media:

 

Camarco (UK)
 
      accsys@camarco.co.uk (mailto:accsys@camarco.co.uk)

Ginny Pulbrook, Tom Huddart, Tilly Butcher
                             +44 (0)20 3757
4980
 

Huijskens Sassen Communications (NL)

Clemens Sassen, Tessa Nelissen
                                   +31 (0) 20 68
55 955

 

Notes to editors:

 

Accsys (Accsys Technologies PLC) is disrupting the building materials industry
with its high-performance wood products and proprietary technology. Driven by
its purpose of "changing wood to change the world", Accsys takes fast-growing,
certified sustainable wood and turns it into long lasting, eco-friendly
building materials - backed by warranties of up to 50 years. Operating in the
rapidly growing global wood construction market, Accsys has an established
manufacturing footprint in Europe and North America with active product
distribution in more than 25 countries. Accsys is listed on the London Stock
Exchange AIM market and on Euronext Amsterdam, under the symbols 'AXS'.

Accsys is a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to
its principles-based approach to responsible business.

Visit www.accsysplc.com (http://www.accsysplc.com/)

 

Accoya(®) is the global leader for high-performance wood. Created through a
proprietary acetylation process developed by Accsys, Accoya delivers superior
durability and stability, backed by an industry-leading warranty of up to 50
years. It holds Cradle to Cradle Certified(®) Gold (Full Scope - V3.1)
status for its circular economy benefits. Combining the natural beauty of wood
with exceptional performance, Accoya is the preferred choice for windows,
doors, cladding, and decking - outperforming hardwoods and manmade materials
in durability, stability, and sustainability.

Tricoya(®) acetylated wood chips redefine panel products, creating
next-generation panels that thrive outdoors and in wet environments.
Recognised as the biggest leap in wood composites in over 30 years, Tricoya
panels combine the strength and versatility of traditional products with
unmatched durability and eco-friendliness - backed by a warranty of up to 50
years - expanding design and construction possibilities like never before.

To find out more visit: www.accoya.com (http://www.accoya.com)

Any references in this announcement to agreements with Accsys shall mean
agreements with either Accsys or its subsidiary entities unless otherwise
specified. 'Accsys' and 'Accsys Technologies' are trading names of Titan Wood
Limited ("TWL"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accsys Technologies PLC.
Accoya(®), Tricoya(®) and the Trimarque Device are registered trademarks
owned by TWL, and may not be used or reproduced without written permission
from TWL, or in the case of the Tricoya(®) registered brand trademark, from
Tricoya Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of TWL with exclusive rights to
exploit the Tricoya(®) brand.

 

 

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