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RNS Number : 9544O  Essentra plc  15 January 2026

ESSENTRA PLC

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

FY25 PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATE

Full year results in line with expectations

Essentra plc, a leading global provider and manufacturer of essential
components and solutions, today provides a trading update for the financial
year ended 31 December 2025 ("FY25") and the fourth quarter covering the
thirteen weeks ended 31 December 2025 ("Q4" or the "quarter"), ahead of the
announcement of its full year results on 17 March 2026.

In Q4, the Group delivered year-on-year revenue growth and improved order
intake. The Board expects adjusted(1) operating profit for FY25 to be in line
with market expectations(2).

Trading performance

Group revenue for FY25 is expected to grow by 2.5% on a constant currency,
like-for-like(3) basis. On a reported basis, including the impact of foreign
exchange, Group revenue is expected to be flat year-on-year.

Group revenue in Q4 increased by 4.7% on a constant currency,
like-for-like(3), working day-adjusted basis. Consistent with the Q3
performance, revenue growth continues to be underpinned by pricing, strategic
targeting of faster-growing end-markets such as energy transformation and
digital infrastructure, as well as the easing of prior year comparatives.

EMEA delivered year-on-year high single digit growth in the quarter, driven by
a strong relative performance in Turkey, benefiting from more resilient
end-market sectors and pricing. EMEA excluding Turkey delivered moderate
growth against soft prior year comparatives despite mixed market conditions.
The Americas delivered low single digit growth in the quarter, driven by
pricing initiatives and stable distributor end-channels. The APAC region saw a
slight decline in the quarter as anticipated, due to large one-off projects in
the prior year driven by market dynamics in China.

As guided, Group adjusted operating margins for FY25 remain consistent with
the first half of the year. Management continues to focus on delivering
operational efficiencies in the near term and the Group remains well-placed to
benefit as the market recovers.

On 18 December 2025, the Group announced the acquisition of Device
Technologies, a US-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty
cable protection devices. Consistent with the Group's inorganic growth
strategy, this acquisition complements Essentra's existing product expertise
and extends Essentra's manufactured product offering. Early integration plans
are progressing as expected. The acquisition pipeline remains strong and
management continue to review certain bolt-on opportunities.

The Group's balance sheet and cash generation remain strong. FY25 pre-IFRS 16
net debt leverage guidance is unchanged and is expected to close within the
targeted leverage range of <1.5x The Group retains headroom into 2026 to
support operational and strategic value-enhancing growth initiatives.

 

Enquiries

 Essentra plc                                                                 FTI Consulting

 Rowan Baker, Chief Financial Officer                                         Richard Mountain

 Claire Goodman, Head of Investor Relations                                   Ariadna Peretz

 investorrelations@essentra.com (mailto:investorrelations@essentra.com)       FTI_essentra@fticonsulting.com (mailto:FTI_essentra@fticonsulting.com)

 Tel: +44 (0)1908 359100                                                      Tel: +44 (0)20 3727 1340

 

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(Notes)

(1.    The term "adjusted" is on a continuing operations basis, before
amortisation of acquired intangible assets and adjusting items)

(2.    Company compiled market expectations for 2025 adjusted operating
profit is a range of £32.0m to £32.4m)

(3.  The term "like-for-like" describes the performance of the business on a
comparable basis, adjusting for the impact of acquisitions and foreign
exchange)

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About Essentra plc

Essentra plc is a leading global provider of essential components and
solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection
moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items.

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra's global network extends to 28
countries worldwide and includes c.3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing
facilities, 26 distribution centres and 37 sales & service centres serving
c.64,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for
a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing,
automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. For
further information, please visit www.essentraplc.com
(http://www.essentraplc.com)

LEI: 5493007MOZNA03BVNE96

Cautionary forward-looking statement

These results contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations
and assumptions. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors may cause actual results to differ from future results or developments
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statement speaks only as of the date of this document. The Company accepts no
obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements publicly or
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