In another in-line trading update, Brady has reported that H1 revenues grew by 4%, which includes the impact from acquisitions (energycredit and ScrapRunner) and currency movements. New business was spread across the three divisions, with nine new contracts signed. The trading update reveals that the group is continuing to stabilise in spite of a tough commodities-related backdrop. The outcome for the year will depend on the busy Q4. We are maintaining our forecasts and continue to believe the shares look attractive, trading on c 15x our cash-adjusted FY17e earnings.

20 Jul 2016
Acquisitions return business to growth

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Acquisitions return business to growth
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- Published:
20 Jul 2016 -
Author:
Richard Jeans -
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In another in-line trading update, Brady has reported that H1 revenues grew by 4%, which includes the impact from acquisitions (energycredit and ScrapRunner) and currency movements. New business was spread across the three divisions, with nine new contracts signed. The trading update reveals that the group is continuing to stabilise in spite of a tough commodities-related backdrop. The outcome for the year will depend on the busy Q4. We are maintaining our forecasts and continue to believe the shares look attractive, trading on c 15x our cash-adjusted FY17e earnings.