SDI Group - Interims – Some destocking seen – FY24E EPS reduced by 19%

SDI released interim results showing mixed trading in challenging markets. As anticipated, the completion of the exceptional Covid-related camera orders resulted in a reduction at Digital Imaging, offset by Sensors & Controls revenue growth of 40%. Some customer destocking is being seen as well as softer markets in China and Germany. As a result, the outlook points to FY24E adj PBT of between £7.9m-8.4m. This leads us to downgrade our Adj PBT by 18% to £7.9m, with a reduction in adj EPS of 19% t

PROGRESSIVE: SDI Group: H1 24 – well-placed for the post-Covid normal

SDI has indicated that a slowdown in the life science / biotech market, and some resultant destocking, is likely to impact its expected FY24 revenue, leading the group to moderate current year guidance for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. SDI notes that FY24 represents a short-term phenomenon, due to the over-ordering of the past three years caused by inflated Covid demand. However, we remain confident for the long term, given the strength of SDI’s ‘buy and build’ business model, with a number

PROGRESSIVE: Oxford Metrics: Drivers to growth and catalysts for rerating

Oxford Metrics’ results for the year to 30 September show a business that is growing strongly, driven by long-term technology, economic and demographic trends across the life sciences, entertainment and engineering markets. The results are in line with the trading update given on 25 October (see our note) that showed revenue and adjusted PBT ahead of our, and market, expectations. With a confident management commentary on the outlook, we raise our estimates for FY24E and introduce forecasts for

ITM Power (ITM LN) - Trading update

ITM has released a trading update, providing guidance on its upcoming H1 FY 2024 results, and reiterating full year FY 2024 guidance.

Water Intelligence 10m Trading Update

Water Intelligence has reported a strong 10m Trading Update that indicates it is on track to meet expectations and we increase our FY23 estimates by +2%.

Likewise (LIKE LN) - Strong revenue growth; on track to meet FY23 estimates

Likewise has confirmed that trading has remained in line with expectations underpinning Zeus estimates of 10.5% yoy growth (to £136.6m) for FY23. Q4 remains the single most important trading period of the year. November recorded record monthly revenue of £14.0m and Group revenue for the eleven months to the end of November is up 13.3% yoy. Within this, the Likewise Floor business has increased revenue by 29% underpinning the organic growth within the Group. It is very encouraging that the busine

Morning Note – 7 December 2023

Water Intelligence - 10-month update paints a strong picture, PTBA +14% YoY, inline for FY23E

WATR's 10-month update published this morning reflects continuing momentum in the business, in particular pushing margins ahead while also continuing to invest for growth. WATR is a supplier of in-demand water leak detection and related services across the whole of the US, with rarity / uniqueness in being a nationwide provider of these services, while also playing in international markets including the UK, Australia and Canada. The company has typically generated double-digit CAGR over the pa

discoverIE - Efficiencies driving margin, good forward visibility

discoverIE has reported an encouraging H1 2024 showing a resilient sales performance (flat in total, +4% CER) against strong comparators (+23% CER last year) in a difficult macro environment and an impressive increase in operating margins from 11.5% to 12.9%. Underlying EPS increased +8% and gearing of 1.6x is at the lower end of the target range. There remains significant opportunity for acquisitions, which – alongside targeting continued margin increases – provides upside potential to our fore

Morning Note – 5 December 2023

Norcros - UK margins up materially, South Africa stabilising

Norcros’s compelling investment case was underpinned at the half year where underlying operating profit was down less than 3% despite material revenue pressure. Group operating margins rose 60bp, the UK business reported record underlying profits and Norcros continued to take market share in both the UK and South Africa. We believe that Norcros’s key strengths are underappreciated and that legacy issues, notably the pension deficit, have been resolved. We retain our estimates and value the share

SIMEC Atlantis Energy (SAE LN) - Uskmouth BESS lease monetised

SAE has announced an agreement for monetisation of its lease payments from the 230MW Uskmouth BESS project, helping secure cash payments for the company and further demonstrate this element of its business model. Today’s statement also reports progress on further BESS projects, and a proposed extension to SAE’s Abundance bonds.

Quadrise+ (QED, House Stock at 2.4p) - Positive test results follow strong share price momentum

UK-Listed Energy Sector: Review of the UK oil and gas landscape – why the country needs it, current policy and tax

The front of this note takes a look at the UK oil and gas sector, why domestic production is advantageous, what the main political parties think, and what could happen going forward. The latter part contains a review of the companies in our coverage – some that are UK centric, which give exposure to the note’s wider theme, and others that are focused elsewhere.

Titon Holdings+ (TON, House Stock at 80p) - Trading update