Victrex PLC Interim Management Statement (6360V)
July 25 2018 - 1:00AM
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Victrex PLC
25 July 2018
25 July 2018
Victrex plc: Interim Management Statement
'On track for a strong FY18'
Victrex plc, an innovative world leader in high performance
polymer solutions, today releases its Interim Management Statement
for the third quarter (Q3) covering the period 1 April to 30 June
2018.
Victrex has performed well since the end of the first half and
cash generation has remained strong. Core business momentum has
continued, with the majority of our markets in growth. Q3 saw a
slightly lower contribution from the large Consumer Electronics
order and with no volumes expected from this order in the fourth
quarter, we will see a tougher Q4 comparative versus last year.
Medical revenue was in line with the prior year. Despite the
challenging US Spine market, we still anticipate delivering
meaningful revenue this year for our differentiated and innovative
PEEK-OPTIMA(TM) HA Enhanced product.
Overall, Q3 Group sales volume was up 14% to 1,161 tonnes (Q3
2017: 1,022 tonnes), with Group revenue up 10% to GBP84.0m (Q3
2017: GBP76.3m). Year to date Group sales volume of 3,417 tonnes is
19% up on the prior year (2017 YTD: 2,881 tonnes), with year to
date Group revenue of GBP250.6m up 21% (2017 YTD: GBP207.3m).
Mega-programme progress
Victrex continues to focus on delivering further milestones in
its growth pipeline and mega-programmes.
Following a commitment to deploy Magma's flexible oil & gas
composite pipe by Tullow in West Africa, additional opportunities
are under discussion, both with Tullow and other operators, in
FY19. In Aerospace, construction of our US manufacturing facility,
to support our TxV Aero Composites joint venture, is nearing
completion, with prototype orders already in place. In Medical,
following the agreement with Straumann Dental to enhance market
access for our Juvora Dental product, we are in discussions for
further customer agreements.
Currency
Currency remains in line with guidance for FY18, with
approximately 90% of the FY18 currency benefit already seen in the
first half, and a much lower benefit in the second half year.
Looking ahead to 2019, over 50% of our currency hedges are in
place. Although Sterling has slightly weakened since the end of our
first half year, our guidance for FY19 remains similar, with an
approximately GBP8m - GBP10m headwind to profits based on current
rates and hedging in place, and reflecting some emerging raw
material inflation.
Outlook
With continued momentum in our core business and milestones in
our mega-programmes, we remain well positioned to continue driving
growth as part of our Polymer & Parts strategy.
Although growth comparatives will be tougher in Q4, and we will
see currency becoming a headwind, Victrex remains comfortable with
full year expectations. Overall, we are on track to deliver a
strong performance for FY18 as a whole.
Analyst & investor conference call
A conference call for analysts & investors will be held
today, Wednesday 25 July at 08.00 BST.
Dial in details: +44 3333 000804 PIN: 96849285#
Enquiries:
Victrex plc:
Andrew Hanson, Director of Investor Relations & Communications +44 (0) 7809 595831
Richard Armitage, Group Finance Director +44 (0) 1253 897700
Jakob Sigurdsson, Chief Executive +44 (0) 1253 897700
About Victrex:
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance
polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of automotive,
aerospace, energy (including manufacturing & engineering),
electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products
and applications, which contain our materials - from smart phones,
aeroplanes and cars to oil and gas operations and medical devices.
With over 35 years' experience, we develop world leading solutions
in PEEK and PAEK based polymers, semi-finished and finished parts
which shape future performance for our customers and our markets,
and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at
www.victrexplc.com
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