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RNS Number : 2776B  Luceco PLC  30 January 2024

30 January 2024

 

 

LUCECO PLC - 2023 FULL YEAR TRADING UPDATE

 

 

 Profitability ahead of expectations despite economic headwinds and challenging
 residential markets, continued growth and strong free cash flow generation.

 

Luceco plc ("Luceco" or "the Group"), the supplier of wiring accessories, EV
chargers, LED lighting, and portable power products, is pleased to provide the
following update on trading for the year ended 31 December 2023 ("2023").

 

 

Q4 2023 Trading

 

·    Adjusted Operating Profit in Q4 2023 was ahead of expectations.

·    Group revenue in Q4 was 9.5% ahead of the prior year equivalent (at
constant exchange rates).

·   Adjusted Operating margin in H2 2023 is expected to be over 11% which
compares favourably against a first half Adjusted Operating margin of 10.7%.

 

 

2023 Full Year Results

·   The Group expects to report full year 2023 revenue of c.£209m and
Adjusted Operating Profit in the region of £23.5m - £24m, ahead of
expectations and shows good progress over 2022 despite the challenging
economic conditions.

·   Our balance sheet remains strong, with our Covenant Net Debt ratio
expected to be less than 0.6x - well below our target range of 1.0 - 2.0x
EBITDA.

·   Cash generation was better than expected driven by higher operating
profit and improving working capital efficiency, leaving the Group's net debt
at circa £23m at 31 December 2023.

 

 

 

Recent Trends / Considerations

·    The Group is closely monitoring the situation in the Red Sea. We have
not experienced any material impact to date.

·    Whilst the RMI market has been challenging, we continue to achieve
growth and once the macroeconomic conditions ease, Luceco is well positioned
to benefit from operational leverage given its integrated model.

 

 

 

Commenting on the trading, Chief Executive Officer, John Hornby said:

 

"Luceco has performed well in the second half, producing strong results
despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds in the UK and challenges in
residential markets. As a result, we expect to report Adjusted Operating
Profit for the full year above current market expectations. Further
strengthening of the Group's balance sheet has been driven by the continuation
of our track record of strong cash generation, leaving the Group well placed
to invest for growth and enhance earnings in line with our strategic
priorities."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Luceco plc                            Contact
 John Hornby, Chief Executive Officer  020 3128 8100 (Via MHP)
 Will Hoy, Chief Financial Officer     020 3128 8100 (Via MHP)

 MHP                                   Contact
 Tim Rowntree                          020 3128 8100
 Ollie Hoare                           020 3128 8100

 

 

For the purposes of MAR and Article 2 of Commission Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2016/1055, this announcement is being made on behalf of Luceco plc by
Will Hoy, Chief Financial Officer.

 

Note to Editors

 

Luceco plc - Bringing Power To Life

 

Luceco plc (LSE:LUCE) is a supplier of wiring accessories, EV chargers, LED
lighting, and portable power products.

 

For more information, please visit www.lucecoplc.com
(http://www.lucecoplc.com) .

 

Forward-looking statements

 

This announcement contains forward‑looking statements that are subject to
risk factors associated with, among other things, the economic and business
circumstances occurring from time to time in the countries, sectors and
markets in which the Group operates. It is believed that the expectations
reflected in these statements are reasonable, but they may be affected by a
wide range of variables which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those currently anticipated. No assurances can be given that the
forward‑looking statements in this announcement will be realised.

 

The forward‑looking statements reflect the knowledge and information
available at the date of preparation of this announcement and the Company
undertakes no obligation to update these forward‑looking statements. Nothing
in this announcement should be construed as a profit forecast.

 

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