Somero Enterprises Inc. Trading Update (8096U)
July 17 2018 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8096U
Somero Enterprises Inc.
17 July 2018
17 July 2018
Somero Enterprises, Inc.
("Somero" or the "Company")
Trading Update
Positive trading momentum, in line with expectations
Somero is pleased to provide an update on trading ahead of its
interim results announcement scheduled to be released on Wednesday
5 September 2018.
Somero is pleased to report solid H1 2018 trading as anticipated
with four of the Company's six territories, including the Company's
largest markets, reporting growth over H1 2017. This positive
trading momentum, the continuation of the healthy market conditions
across Somero's global footprint, along with robust margins and
operating cash flow generation has underpinned the Company's
continued expectation that trading for the full year will be in
line with market expectations. Net cash at 30 June 2018 was in line
with management's expectations.
In H1 2018 North America and Europe, our two largest markets,
were the most significant contributors to the growth compared to H1
2017, with meaningful contributions to growth also coming from the
Middle East and our Rest of World territories. In China, while H1
2018 trading ended slightly down from H1 2017 we remain encouraged
by the activity level in the market and are pleased to report that
we have filled our China National Sales Director role, a key
addition to the team. In Latin America, sales were down in H1 2018
compared to H1 2017 due in part to the timing of customer projects,
but we expect improvement in H2 compared to H1 2018 as future
activity levels are anticipated to be healthy in this territory. On
a product basis H1 2018 trading compared to H1 2017 was also
balanced with Boomed screeds, Ride-on screeds and other revenues,
that include parts and accessories, all key contributors to
growth.
Jack Cooney, CEO of Somero, said:
"The first half of the year has seen solid growth in terms of
profitability and cash flow generation. The positive momentum of
our business and favorable market conditions point to a positive H2
2018. In addition, we are truly excited about the significant
opportunities for Somero that lie ahead derived from our continued
investment in new product development, a key element to our
long-term growth strategy."
For further information, please contact:
Somero Enterprises, Inc. www.somero.com
Jack Cooney, CEO +1 239 210 6500
John Yuncza, CFO
Howard Hohmann, EVP Sales
finnCap Ltd (NOMAD & Broker)
Matt Goode (Corporate Finance) +44 (0)20 7220 0500
Carl Holmes (Corporate Finance)
Tim Redfern (ECM)
Alma PR (Financial PR Advisor) somero@almapr.co.uk
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett +44 (0) 2038 659 667
Susie Hudson
Sam Modlin
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