AB DYNAMICS PLC LS -,01

Edward Haycock will join the board of AB Dynamics as group finance director on 1 September 2026 and, after a handover period with interim CFO Andrew Lewis, will take over as group CFO on 1 December 2026. Haycock is currently director of financial reporting, has been with AB Dynamics for two years and previously held various finance roles at the Chemring Group. The appointment follows a comprehensive selection process and comes after the publication of the group results for the year ended 31 August 2026. » Altro su de.investing.com

AB Dynamics reports H1 2026 revenue of £49m and order intake of £64m; the order book rose to £47m, covering 70% of the revenue expected for 2026. The testing services business in China delivered about 50% less volume than expected, prompting AB Dynamics to record a predominantly non-cash impairment charge of around £16m and to launch a strategic review of that division. The company confirmed its EBITA forecast for 2026 of circa £24.4m (annual margin >20%) and reported net cash of £39.3m as at 28 February 2026. » Altro su de.investing.com

AB Dynamics has appointed Andrew Lewis as interim chief financial officer with immediate effect while the company searches for a permanent CFO. The appointment follows Sarah Matthews-DeMers's promotion to CEO; Lewis has CFO experience at listed companies, most recently at Chemring and previously at Avon Rubber. A trading update confirmed rising order intake and supports forecasts: revenue of £114.7m in 2025, expected £123.2m in 2026 and £133.0m in 2027; adjusted earnings per share are also projected to increase. AB Dynamics reports a strong balance sheet and continues to pursue growth both organically and through acquisitions. » Altro su de.investing.com