AGM Trading Update
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TT Electronics PLC
30 June 2025
30 June 2025
TT Electronics plc
AGM Trading Update
TT Electronics plc ("TT", "the Group"), a global engineer and manufacturer of electronic solutions for critical applications, publishes the following trading update on the Group's performance for the five months to 31 May 2025 (the "period"), ahead of the AGM taking place later today.
Trading update
Group revenue in the period was 5.5 per cent lower than the prior year on an organic1 basis, with strong performance in Europe offset by headwinds in Asia and North America.
Book to bill in the period for the Group was 101%, underpinned by a strong performance in Europe driven largely by Aerospace and Defence customers, offset by continued softness in our North American business and some recent US order deferrals impacting the Asia region as customer uncertainty around tariffs continues.
Operational progress
The initial phase of the strategic review of the Components3 business announced in April is progressing well. From 1 July 2025, this business will be managed separately to provide greater oversight and focus. Following a detailed review the Board has decided to close the Group's operations in Plano, Texas. In 2024, the Plano site incurred an operating loss before Group recharges of £5.7m. We will support customers, employees and suppliers during the closure process, which is expected to complete by the end of year.
We continue to execute the operational improvement plan at our Cleveland, Ohio site, leveraging specialist external expertise, with an initial focus on contract profitability, operational efficiency and a review of inventory. As noted previously, the full benefits of the improvement plan are expected to be realised over the longer term. This is driven by the need for increased manufacturing volumes in addition to productivity improvements.
Outlook
The Aerospace and Defence sector remains strong in the current climate. Elsewhere, the Board remains mindful of the uncertainty created by the continued challenging market backdrop. The Board continues to expect adjusted operating profit for the year to be in line with previous guidance.2
The Board notes that given the forecast second half weighting of profits and cash collection, it is likely that the June 2025 leverage will be slightly above 2x.
Commenting Eric Lakin, Acting CEO, said:
"We remain resolutely focused on operational delivery of customer contracts, building the order book, continuous efficiency actions, and driving overall performance across the business to maximise shareholder value."
Board update
The Board will provide an update on the appointment of a permanent CEO in the second half.
Results date
The Interim results for the six months to 30 June 2025 will be announced on 24 September 2025. At this time the Company will provide a fuller update on the workstreams from the Cleveland and Plano projects and the overall Components review.
| For further information please contact: | |
| TT Electronics plc | Tel: +44 (0)1932 827 779 |
| Eric Lakin, Acting Chief Executive Officer Richard Webb, Interim Chief Financial Officer Kate Moy, Head of Investor Relations and Communications | |
| MHP | Tel: +44 (0)7817 458804 |
| Tim Rowntree / Ollie Hoare | |