REG - Speedy Hire PLC - Half Year Trading Update and Notice of Results

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17/10/2024 07:00

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RNS Number : 5015I  Speedy Hire PLC  17 October 2024

Speedy Hire Plc

("Speedy Hire", "the Company" or "the Group")

 

 17 October 2024

 

Half Year Trading Update and Notice of Results

 

Speedy Hire, the UK's leading tools and equipment hire services company,
operating across the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets,
provides an update on the Group's business and trading performance for the
half year ended 30 September 2024.

Trading performance

The Group's trading performance in the first half has been satisfactory
against a backdrop of challenging market conditions in some of the Group's end
markets. We remain positive about the future of these markets and also look
forward to ongoing government support for major infrastructure projects.

Hire revenue for the first half is consistent with H1 FY2024, although lower
margin Services revenue is 5% down, impacted by a decline in fuel revenues
caused by a fall in wholesale fuel prices. This was partially offset by growth
in Lloyds British testing services. As a result, Group revenue is marginally
down compared to H1 FY2024.

The Group has continued to invest in the business to deliver on its growth
strategy and as part of our five-year Velocity transformation programme. The
pipeline of new opportunities continues to grow and we expect further contract
wins in the second half to benefit revenues in FY2026.

The joint venture in Kazakhstan has performed below expectations in the
period, due to some delays in major project opportunities, which we expect to
be a matter of timing.

Net debt(1) at the half year increased to c.£112m, the result of forward
buying of Hire fleet assets to support growth with key customers including the
already announced contract wins. This has resulted in a higher interest cost
in the first half.

The business has made good progress mobilising new contracts, in particular
Amey announced in June this year, and expects these to deliver significant
growth in the second half. As a result, the Board anticipates the Group
meeting its full year expectations.

Notice of results

The Group intends to announce its half year results for the six months ended
30 September 2024 on 21 November 2024.

 

 

Enquiries:

 

Speedy Hire
Plc
Tel: 01942 720 000

Dan Evans, Chief Executive

Paul Rayner, Chief Financial Officer

 

MHP Communications
         Tel: 0203 128 8100

Oliver Hughes

Katie Hunt

Speedy@mhpgroup.com (mailto:Speedy@mhpgroup.com)

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

(1) pre IFRS16 basis

 

Forward looking statements: The information in this release is based on
management information. This report includes statements that are forward
looking in nature. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
assumptions, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual
results, performance or achievements of the Group to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such forward looking statements. Except as required by the Listing Rules and
applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update, revise or
change any forward looking statements to reflect events or developments
occurring after the date of this report.

 

Notes to Editors: Founded in 1977, Speedy Hire is the UK's leading provider of
tools and equipment hire services to a wide range of customers in the
construction, infrastructure, industrial, and support services markets, as
well as to local trade, and retail. The Group provides complementary support
services through the provision of training, asset management and compliance
services. Speedy is certified nationally to ISO50001, ISO9001, ISO14001,
ISO17020*, ISO27001 and ISO45001. The Group operates from 144 Service Centres
and on-site locations across the UK and Ireland and through a joint venture in
Kazakhstan. *Lloyds British National Contracts only.

 

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