LightwaveRF PLC Trading Update (4366W)
December 11 2019 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 4366W
LightwaveRF PLC
11 December 2019
11 December 2019
LightwaveRF plc
(AIM: LWRF)
Trading Update
LightwaveRF plc ("LightwaveRF", "Lightwave" or the "Company"),
the leading smart home solutions provider, provides the following
trading update for October 2019 and November 2019 (the "Period"),
being the first two months of the Company's financial year ending
30 September 2020, including a summary of the Company's performance
during the Black Friday period.
Highlights:
-- Like-for-like sales for the Period were up 12% on the
corresponding period last year at GBP815,000 (2018: GBP730,000)
-- Overall direct sales demonstrated a record performance for
the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period, which ran from 25
November 2019 to 2 December 2019, with sales up 23% on the
corresponding period last year to GBP252,000 (2018: GBP205,000)
comprising:
o Telesales increased by 57% to GBP118,000 (2018: GBP75,000);
&
o E-commerce sales increased by 3% to GBP134,000 (2018:
GBP130,000).
As announced on 4 November 2019, whilst substantial progress was
made in annual revenue growth in the Company's last financial year
("FY 2019"), the final quarter was held back by a number of one-off
issues. Trading during the Period demonstrates a return to the
sales levels experienced during the first three quarters of FY
2019.
Jason Elliott, Chief Executive of Lightwave, commented:
"As previously announced, the final quarter of FY 2019 was
extremely challenging for the Company. In spite of this, underlying
sales for FY 2019 are expected to have risen by approximately 50%
year-on-year and the early indications for the current financial
year ("FY 2020") are positive, with revenue run rates in the first
two months being in line with those experienced throughout the
majority of last year. Our focus for FY 2020 is to build revenues
within the professional channels, electrical installers,
contractors and selected wholesalers. This initiative is now
starting to work as demonstrated by increased sales already in our
Telesales function, and even more positive customer installation
experiences and reviews."
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.
For further information:
LightwaveRF plc www.lightwaveRF.com
Jason Elliott, CEO +44 (0) 121 250 3625
Kevin Edwards, CFO
Shore Capital www.stockdalesecurities.com
Tom Griffiths/David Coaten +44 (0) 20 7601 6100
Yellow Jersey PR www.yellowjerseypr.com
Charles Goodwin/Annabel Atkins +44 (0) 7747 788 221
About LightwaveRF
Lightwave is Europe's leading supplier of installed home
automation technology.
Lightwave products offer convenient automation, control and
monitoring of lighting, heating and power via its app, Apple
HomePod, Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Lightwave is also
integrated with Samsung SmartThings and EVO protocols from
Honeywell Home by Resideo.
With market leading quality and wireless range, the modular
system enables users to begin with a small number of devices and
grow over time to easily control an entire property.
Devices are retrofittable using existing standard wiring and are
easy to install. Lightwave also recommends a network of approved,
qualified electricians who have been trained by the Company.
In markets across Europe, Lightwave products can be purchased
from the Company directly or from approved stockists, including
Apple, Amazon, ScrewFix and wholesalers, including Rexel and
CEF.
Lightwave technology can also be specified as a pre-installed
option in newly built properties from Berkeley Homes in partnership
with E.ON Home, Urban Splash and Trivselhus.
Leading tech industry publication 9to5 Mac described Lightwave
as "the best UK HomeKit solution for smart lighting" and Trustpilot
rates Lightwave 'Excellent' with 4.5 stars.
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visit:
www.lightwaverf.com/corporate/
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