Clarke(T.) PLC Trading Update (5392I)
27 November 2018 - 6:00PM
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Clarke(T.) PLC
27 November 2018
TClarke plc
TRADING UPDATE
TClarke plc ("TClarke" or the "Group"), the Building Services
Group, today issues a trading update for the period from 1st July
2018 to date.
Results
We stated at the half year that the Group had experienced a
strong first six months of 2018 and the results delivered were in
line with expectations. We are now pleased to report that the Board
expects results for the full year ending 31st December 2018 to be
ahead of current market expectations.
We expect an underlying operating profit before interest and
taxation of circa GBP8.6m (2017: GBP7.3m) and revenue of circa
GBP320m (2017: GBP311m). The implied underlying operating profit
margin of 2.7% provides further evidence that we are on track to
achieve our target of 3%.
Order Book
Our established strategy is to selectively target projects that
we believe will add value and strengthen the margin profile of the
Group. The Board is encouraged by the continued opportunities
available to the Group which meet our tendering criteria,
suggesting that there remains a strong demand for our services and
our approach, particularly on high profile projects from clients
who value our ability to deliver large, complex projects
successfully.
This is reflected in our forward order book which has grown by
6% year on year and now stands at a record GBP403m against GBP380m
at the same time last year. Looking ahead, revenues of GBP230m for
2019 have already been secured, against an equivalent figure of
GBP190m at this time last year.
Project wins totalling GBP150m have been secured since the
announcement of the half year results, which include the
following:
-- Additional Works at Battersea Power Station Phase 2 with the
award of the Office Shell and Core Package
-- KGX1 Project, Kings Cross, Mechanical Shell and Core and Fit Out Packages
-- Global Switch Data Centre, London
-- Additional Works at One Bishopsgate Plaza, 160 Residential Apartment Fit Out
-- Forth Valley College, Falkirk
-- Maiden Castle Sports Park, Durham University
-- Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Mortuary and Bereavement Centre Refurbishment
-- Waitrose, Portishead
-- Claremont Complex Refurbishment, Newcastle University
Regional Expansion
We have recently opened new offices in Liverpool and Manchester.
Building upon the Group's established relationships, bids totalling
GBP40m have been submitted across a range of projects.
Banking Facilities
To support our growth ambitions and strategy we have agreed new
banking facilities on improved terms. The new facilities comprise a
GBP5m overdraft facility, repayable on demand, and a GBP15m
revolving credit facility expiring 31st August 2022.
Outlook and Summary
This update provides clear evidence that the Group's strategy is
working and underpins our confidence that our underlying operating
profit margin target of 3% is attainable in the near future.
The strength and reputation of TClarke is evidenced by our
record forward order book. We have maintained our market leading
position in our traditional markets whilst securing Technology
driven projects, where project complexity and specification levels
play to our strengths.
We approach the new financial year in excellent shape, both
operationally and financially.
Ends
27(th) November 2018
For further information contact:
TClarke plc
Mark Lawrence - Group Chief Executive
Trevor Mitchell - Finance Director
David Lanchester - Company Secretary
Tel: 020 7997 7400
www.tclarke.co.uk
N+1 Singer (Financial Adviser and Broker)
Sandy Fraser
Rachel Hayes
Tel: 020 7496 3000
www.nplus1singer.com
RMS Partners
Simon Courtenay
Tel: 020 3735 6551
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