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Bodycote Trading update summary

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Trading update summary27 May, 2026

Trading performance and revenue growth

  • Core revenue grew 9.0% at constant currency, led by Specialist Technologies and strong Aerospace & Defence and Industrial Gas Turbines growth.

  • Group revenue increased 1.9% at constant currency, with Core business growth offset by plant exits under the Optimise programme.

  • Specialist Technologies saw organic revenue growth of 16.5%, while Precision Heat Treatment rose 4.8%.

  • Industrial Markets revenue was flat, with European strength offset by weaker US volumes; Automotive revenue declined due to lower global light vehicle production.

  • Excluding the Spectrum acquisition, Core revenue grew 8.4% organically.

Strategic initiatives and operational progress

  • Optimise programme on track, with 21 of 31 Non-Core plants exited and further 3 ceased operations.

  • Spectrum acquisition integration largely completed, enhancing Aerospace & Defence capabilities.

  • Operational excellence programme progressing at key plants; sales and marketing changes implemented.

  • Major investment projects underway, focused on Aerospace & Defence, IGT, and Specialist Technologies.

  • Ongoing evaluation of additional bolt-on M&A opportunities.

Share buyback and financial outlook

  • £80m share buyback programme announced, with £6.6m spent on 1.0m shares between March and April 2026.

  • Full year outlook maintained, expecting Core organic revenue growth and improved operating margins.

  • Anticipates moderation in Core revenue growth in H2 due to tougher comparators.

  • Elevated geopolitical and economic uncertainty acknowledged; focus on cost management and agility.

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