Epwin Group: Existing Guidance Maintained
Edison | May 31, 2018 01:44AM ET
Epwin Group PLC (LON:EPWN): A short AGM update statement echoed previous management comments regarding market conditions and (unchanged) FY18 expectations. This suggests that the underlying trading environment is broadly stable and actions being taken to improve operational efficiency are proceeding to plan. The share price performance will be driven by delivery against these expectations and/or any indication of more robust market conditions, in our view. Ahead of such a catalyst, the prospective 6.6% dividend yield is a clear incentive to invest.
Taking positive actions in mixed markets
Management appears to be navigating mixed market conditions reasonably well – including selective price increases – in addition to progressing internal initiatives. Operational efficiency is a key focus for Epwin this year as two unexpected end customer issues that arose in FY17 flow through into FY18. Glass (sealed unit) operations were consolidated last year and further footprint actions are being taken in both profile extrusion and door fabrication. We believe that these actions were fully provided for in FY17 with expected completion during Q119. Elsewhere, Amicus (a 15-branch distribution business, acquired earlier this year) is bedding in and should make a modest profit contribution this year.
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