ITE Group PLC Trading Statement (9121K)
13 July 2017 - 4:00PM
UK Regulatory
TIDMITE
RNS Number : 9121K
ITE Group PLC
13 July 2017
13 July 2017
ITE Group plc
("ITE" or the "Group")
Trading Update
ITE Group plc, the international exhibitions group, is today
publishing a trading statement for the period from 1 April 2017 to
the date of this announcement, incorporating the Group's third
quarter trading period from 1 April 2017 to 30 June 2017.
Trading
The Group's performance for the three month period is in line
with management expectations.
Revenue for the period was circa GBP58m (three months to 30 June
2016: GBP46m). On a like-for-like basis, revenue for the period is
9% ahead of the comparative period. A strong performance from
Moscow during the period has been partially offset by continued
weaker performance from some other regions and in particular, as
expected, Turkey.
For the nine months to 30 June 2017, revenue is 4% ahead of the
comparative period on a like-for-like basis.
Financial position
The Group's balance sheet position and operational cash flows
have strengthened, with net debt at circa GBP54m at 30 June 2017
(GBP64m at 30 June 2016).
Transformation & Growth ("TAG") Programme update
The three year TAG Programme, announced on 16 May 2017 -
designed to deliver a stronger, more scalable platform - is in its
early stages and is progressing in line with management plans.
Outlook
Group revenues booked for FY 2017 are GBP145 million (at current
exchange rates) representing circa 100% of market expectations for
the full year. On a like-for-like basis these revenues are 4% ahead
of this time last year and on a volume basis are 2% behind driven
by the cancellation of a number of small, lower yield events.
Excluding these, like-for-like volumes are flat. The revenue
improvement partly reflects earlier bookings and a focus on core
events, following investment in new initiatives introduced by
management ahead of launching its TAG Programme. The Board remains
confident in the Group's future prospects.
Where used, like-for-like measures are stated on a constant
currency basis adjusted to exclude acquisitions impacting results
for the first time, event timing differences and biennial
events.
Enquiries:
Mark Shashoua, Chief Executive Officer, ITE Group plc Tel: 020 7596 5000
Andrew Beach, Chief Financial Officer, ITE Group plc Tel: 020 7596 5000
Charles Palmer/Emma Appleton, FTI Consulting Tel: 020 3727 1000
Nick Westlake/Toby Adcock, Numis Securities Ltd Tel: 020 7260 1000
Ends
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
END
TSTRTMATMBABBLR
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
July 13, 2017 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT)
Hyve (LSE:HYVE)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2024 to May 2024
Hyve (LSE:HYVE)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2023 to May 2024