Strong H1 results (EBITDA +42%) and recent major orders in the LCV and rail transport segments reinforce confidence in confirmed positive profit guidance for 2017. Moreover, it is particularly encouraging that well-defined strategic development looks increasingly to be paying off, with the current 2016/17 €6m bumper capex affording capacity expansion, efficiency gains and a more diversified revenue base. Finances remain secure (net debt/EBITDA of 1.3x for the last 12 months), allowing ample room for further investment.
