FLOWTECH FLUIDPOWER LS-50

Flowtech Fluidpower reported a 24% increase in revenue for the first half to £70.40m, which the company attributes to recent acquisitions and market share gains across all regions. Adjusted EBITDA was £4.50m and adjusted operating profit £2.30m; undiluted earnings per share were £0.007. Gross margin fell due to a lower‑margin mix from the acquisition of Q Plus, volume growth initiatives and inflationary pressure. A new e‑commerce platform and an expanded product range strengthened customer acquisition and the order book. The board expects market‑consistent annual results for 2026, stronger business development and higher profitability in the second half, and a material reduction in net debt. » Altro su de.investing.com

Flowtech Fluidpower has informed shareholders by circular about announced plans to raise capital, a planned acquisition and a plan to restructure capital. A general meeting to vote on the proposals will be held on 6 February at 10:00 in Wilmslow; it will also be accessible virtually via Investor Meet Company, but without online voting. Shareholders can submit questions in advance until 5 February or during the live presentation. The company gave no details on the size of the capital measure, the target of the acquisition or the specifics of the restructuring; the circular will be made available on the company website. » Altro su de.investing.com

Flowtech Fluidpower raised around £9m by placing 16,981,132 new ordinary shares at 53 pence each; the placing price is 11.5% below the closing price on 19 January. The new shares would represent about 21.2% of the enlarged share capital on admission. Several board members, including Chairman Roger McDowell, subscribed for shares totalling £233,148; major shareholders Odyssean Investment Trust and Harwood Capital bought 2,818,000 and 1,746,000 shares respectively. In addition, there is an offer for retail investors of up to £1m via the Winterflood Retail Access Platform; the placing requires shareholder approval on 6 February and admission of the new shares is scheduled for 9 February. » Altro su de.investing.com