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Sepura PLC
("Sepura," "the Group," or "the Company")
Interim results for the six months ended 28 September 2012
Strong revenue growth delivered by market expansion strategy
Forecast gross margin improvements realised
On target to meet full year expectations
Sepura, a leading global provider of TETRA digital radio products and systems, today announces its interim results for the six month period ended 28 September 2012.
Financial highlights
§ Revenues up 34% to €43.5 million (H1/12: €32.5 million), comprising:
§ 18% organic increase in terminal revenues to €38.3 million (H1/12: €32.5 million)
§ 3T revenues of €5.2 million
§ Gross margin strengthened 1.1% to 46.4% (H1/12: 45.3%) with organic terminal gross margins up 2.5% to 47.8%
§ Adjusted operating profit €3.6 million (H1/12: loss of €1.6 million); IFRS operating profit of €2.7 million (H1/12: loss of €4.8 million)
§ Operating cash generated of €8.8 million (H1/12: operating cash outflow of €0.1 million)
§ Interim dividend increased 7% to 0.51p per share (H1/12: 0.48p)
Operational highlights
§ Geographical diversification: Global TETRA adoption continues
§ Customers in 10 countries generated revenue > €1m (H1/12: 7)
§ First contract in North America
§ Market diversification: Revenues from commercial customers up 159% (74% excluding 3T)
§ Initial combined wins for Sepura and 3T validate strategic rationale for 3T acquisition
§ 3,400 ATEX radios delivered
http://www.investegate.co.uk/sepura-plc-(sepu)/rns/interim-results/201211220700077393R/