discoverIE Group overcomes forex headwinds to trade ahead of expectations
The strong order growth previously reported had continued into the second quarter of 2021
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discoverIE Group PLC is an international group of businesses that design and manufacture innovative electronic components for industrial applications. The group provides application-specific components to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) internationally through its two divisions, Magnetics & Controls, and Sensing & Connectivity. By designing components that meet customers’ unique requirements, which are then manufactured and supplied throughout the life of their production, a high level of repeating revenue is generated with long-term customer relationships.
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The strong order growth previously reported had continued into the second quarter of 2021
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Beacon and Antenova fit entirely with the company's long-established growth strategy.
dicoverIE targets underlying earnings per share growth of 10% a year and it was hitting these targets with room to spare until the pandemic altered things dramatically
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The two acquisitions will cost £77mln funded in part by £55mln share issue
Shares can reach 1,250p in four years if it hits its targets
With a record order book and a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities, the group said it is well-positioned to make further progress on its key priorities
The group is looking to pursue more acquisitions thanks to strong free cash flow
The broker’s target price was hiked to 835p from 775p
The group raised guidance in February but a storming end to its fiscal year has seen it lift expectations again
“The recovery through the second half to date and the strong order momentum provides a solid base from which to return to group-wide organic sales growth," the company said
Shore Capital initiates with a 'buy' recommendation and a 1,250p target price.
Limitor, founded in 1979, designs and manufactures custom thermal safety components for industrial markets
The group's free cash flow is strong, enabling it to resume dividend payments and start looking at acquisition opportunities again
As a result of the resilient trading, improving outlook and strong balance sheet, the group intends to re-instate dividends
The customised electronics specialist said it expects to resume acquisitions as market conditions improve in the second half of the year
The broker’s new price target is 590p and ‘buy’ the investment rating.
The order book remains strong at £159mln, up 13% year on year, with the three-month order book in the core Design & Manufacturing division at a level consistent with the prior year
The group's sales increased by 8% year-on-year at constant currencies in the 12 months to March 31, 2020