Avon Technologies PLC (CHIX:AVONl)

Half Year 2026 Avon Technologies PLC Earnings Call Transcript

May 13, 2026 / 08:00 AM GMT

Release Date Price: £15.3 (-5.56%)

Transcript

Key Points

Positve

Avon Technologies PLC (AVNBF) achieved strong growth in revenue, profit, and margin, surpassing financial targets 18 months ahead of schedule.
Operating profit increased by 39% and EPS rose by 45% compared to the same period last year.
The company reported a robust order book of $220 million, providing confidence in future growth.
Avon Protection's revenue grew by 23% to $92.9 million, driven by strong trading and fulfillment of Ukraine demand.
The balance sheet is in great shape with net debt to EBITDA at 0.9 times, providing options for future growth acceleration.

Negative

Order intake was down compared to a strong first half last year, with a book-to-bill ratio below one.
Cash conversion was low at 38%, although it would have been 100% with timely cash receipts.
Team Wendy experienced a decline in order intake due to delays in Department of War shipments and commercial market weakness.
Production reliability issues were noted, with machine unreliability and supply chain challenges affecting output.
Scrap rates increased due to a change in chemical suppliers, impacting gross margin.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

AVON.L - Avon Technologies PLC
Half Year 2026 Avon Technologies PLC Earnings Call
May 13, 2026 / 08:00AM GMT

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Good morning, everybody, and thank you for all of you that have come in person.

In the first half, we delivered strong growth in revenue, profit, and margin, and achieved our financial targets 18 months ahead of schedule.

That progress reflects the benefits of transformation and our growth strategy coming through across the businesses.

With transformation now coming to an end.

We're increasingly able to focus on the next phase of driving sustainable growth.

We have a supportive market, lots of opportunities for organic growth, and a balance sheet that provides further options for acceleration.

We see lots more potential in the group and are looking forward to the next

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