SDI Group ends year as expected
By Josh White
Date: Monday 19 May 2025
(Sharecast News) - SDI Group said in an update on Monday that it expects its full-year results for the 12 months ended 30 April to be in line with market expectations, following a stronger second half that offset a slower start to the year.
The AIM-traded specialist instrumentation and scientific equipment group reported solid cash generation and confirmed it retained sufficient headroom within its debt facilities to support future acquisitions, ending the period with net debt of £13.8m and £9.9m of undrawn borrowing capacity.
It said it saw improved order intake in the final quarter, supported by key contract wins across several subsidiaries including Atik Cameras, Monmouth Scientific and Sentek.
Portfolio companies such as Chell, MPB, and Graticules also delivered strong performances, while LTE Scientific and Applied Thermal Control launched new products.
SDI acquired two businesses during the year - InspecVision in October and Collins Walker in April - further expanding its capabilities in industrial measurement and thermal control systems.
InspecVision, which is operating as a standalone unit, has since won a King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
Looking ahead, SDI said it was focussed on both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and noted that new US tariffs on products were not expected to have a material impact, with around 10% of revenue derived from US sales.
"The second half of the year has finished strongly, with momentum continuing into the 2026 financial year," said chief executive officer Stephen Brown.
"We are seeing some notable performances from businesses across our portfolio and good demand for their niche highly specialised scientific and industrial products, despite the global economic uncertainty.
"This is testament to the quality businesses within our portfolio and their diversified geographical and sectoral customer base."
SDI said it was planning to announce its full-year results in late July or early August.
At 1139 BST, shares in SDI Group were up 10.37% at 75.05p.
Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.
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