Shares in concrete laser screed company Somero Enterprises, Inc. (AIM:SOM) shed 14% to 282p after it announced in a trading update it expects full-year revenues to fall and underlying earnings (EBITDA) to come in below consensus.
Revenue is expected to be 10% lower at US$120mln, while EBITDA for the year is forecast at US$36mln, below the previous market consensus of US$42.8mln.
Factors including elevated interest rates, tightened bank lending standings and construction permitting delays, all in the US, are to be blamed, according to a statement.
“While some projects in the US are experiencing delays, we are confident the underlying market remains in good health and provides the company meaningful opportunity,” said CEO Jack Cooney.