Pre-close Trading Update

AB Dynamics PLC

17 September 2026

 

17 September 2026

AB Dynamics plc ('ABD' or 'the Group')

FY2026 pre-close trading update

AB Dynamics plc (AIM: ABDP, the 'Company', or the 'Group'), the designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing, simulation and measurement products and services to the global transport market, is pleased to provide a trading update in respect of the year ended 31 August 2026 ("FY2026" or the "Year").

Further to the update issued on 28 July 2026, the Board is pleased to confirm that the trading in the remainder of the final quarter was as anticipated and consequently performance for FY2026 is expected to be in line with the guidance provided at the time and current market expectations^1.

Revenue for the year from continuing operations is expected to be £91.6m and adjusted operating margin in line with the Group's medium-term target of 20%.

Following investment to support acquisitive growth in the latter part of the year, including the acquisition of eMpulse Test Systems LLC on 19 August 2026 and the final payment of deferred contingent consideration in respect of Venshure Test Services, net cash at 31 August 2026 was £24.5m. The Group's significant financial resources continue to provide optionality to support the Group's strategic development.

The year end order book was £31m, which provides good coverage into the first half of FY2027.

¹ The Company is aware of eight analysts publishing independent research. The Company compiled analyst expectations for the year ended 31 August 2026 is for a mean revenue of £91.4m and a mean adjusted operating profit of £18.3m. 

Commenting on the results, Sarah Matthews-DeMers, Chief Executive Officer said:

"In challenging market conditions, I am pleased that the Group has shown agility and resilience through the final quarter to deliver revenue performance in line with the guidance we gave in July, whilst maintaining margins in line with our 20% medium term target.

"The long-term structural drivers of growth in the Group's key markets remain compelling, underpinned by significant regulatory and technological developments. In this context, the strength of the Group's balance sheet provides the Board with confidence to continue to invest in support of long-term growth."

Enquiries:

AB Dynamics plc	01225 860 200
Sarah Matthews-DeMers, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Lewis, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Peel Hunt LLP (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)	0207 418 8900
Mike Bell Ed Allsopp
Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited (Joint Broker)	0207 710 7600
Matthew Blawat Orme Clarke

The person responsible for arranging the release of this information is Miles Ingrey-Counter, Company Secretary.

About AB Dynamics plc

AB Dynamics is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing, simulation and measurement products and services to the global transport market. 

AB Dynamics is an international group of companies headquartered in Bradford on Avon. AB Dynamics currently supplies all the major automotive manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and service providers, who routinely use the Group's products to test and verify vehicle safety systems and dynamics.

 

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