REG - Essentra plc - FY22 Pre-Close Trading Update

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06/01/2023 07:00

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RNS Number : 8687L  Essentra plc  06 January 2023

ESSENTRA PLC

FY 2022 PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATE

·    On a continuing operations basis(1), the Group expects to deliver
full year like-for-like(2) ("LFL") revenue growth of c.6.5%

·     Disposal of Packaging and Filters divisions completed, realising
Essentra's strategic goal of becoming a pure-play components business

·   Q4 2022 continuing business revenue declined c.3.0% compared to Q4 2021,
on a LFL trading day adjusted basis

·     Pricing and proactive cost management actions have offset the Q4
volume decline profit impact

·     Acquisition of the Wixroyd Group announced in December

·     FY 2022 adjusted operating profit remains in line with the Board's
expectations

·     As previously guided, the Board confirms its intention to return
approximately £150m to shareholders in the first quarter

Essentra plc, ("Essentra", or the "Company"), a leading global provider of
essential components and solutions, today provides a pre-close trading update
for the 12 months ended 31 December 2022.

On a continuing operations basis, the Group expects to deliver a robust
financial performance with full year LFL revenue growth of c.6.5%. FY 2022
adjusted operating profit remains in line with the Board's expectations.

In Q4 2022, as anticipated, the business saw a period of slower global
economic growth, with toughening market headwinds. Coupled with the strong
comparative for the quarter, LFL trading day adjusted sales declined by c.3.0%
compared to Q4 2021. Performance in Q4 has varied by region. The European
business has continued to deliver growth at moderated levels, whilst the US
business has faced greater headwinds, with signs of distributor destocking.
Asia has seen a continuation of disrupted trading in China as a result of
enforced lockdowns, with that disruption showing signs of abating through H1
2023 considering recent changes in policies.

Management remains confident in the business' ability to pass through price
increases to offset cost inflation, and the underlying business operations
remain strong. There continues to be an improvement in customer satisfaction
and service levels through Essentra's ongoing focus on enhancing its
hassle-free proposition.

The Company was pleased to announce the acquisition of the Wixroyd Group in
December for an initial consideration of £29.5m. This represents Essentra's
first acquisition as a pure-play components business, further strengthening
the breadth of offer and expertise to the benefit of its customers. Early
integration plans are on track.

Looking ahead, the Group continues to monitor the macro-economic outlook and
is focused on maintaining profit margins. The Group's resilience is supported
by its breadth of customers, market categories, geographies and acquisition
momentum. The Company's strong balance sheet also provides flexibility to
pursue organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

Notice of results

The Company will report its full year results, for the twelve months ended 31
December 2022, on Wednesday 22 March 2023.  Further details regarding the
Company's presentation to analysts and investors will be provided nearer the
time.

Notes

(1) Continuing operations excludes the Filters and Packaging divisions, which
will be reported as discontinued operations in accordance with IFRS 5 in the
FY 2022 results

(2) The term "like-for-like" adjusts for the impact of acquisitions and
foreign exchange

 

Enquiries

 Essentra plc                                       Tulchan Communications LLP

 Claire Goodman, Group Investor Relations Manager   Olivia Peters

 Jack Clarke, Chief Financial Officer               Lisa Jarrett-Kerr

 Tel: +44 (0)1908 359100                            Tel: +44 (0)20 7353 4200

 

Notes to Editors

About Essentra plc

Essentra plc is a FTSE 250 company and 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 25
countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 13 manufacturing
facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales & service centres serving
c.80,000 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)

 

 

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