Avingtrans PLC Acquisition of pipe manufacturing business (4059N)
January 29 2016 - 2:01AM
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Avingtrans PLC
29 January 2016
29 January 2016
Avingtrans Plc
("Avingtrans" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Acquisition of Rolls-Royce pipe manufacturing business
Avingtrans (AIM:AVG) is pleased to announce that Sigma
Components, which forms Avingtrans PLC's aerospace division, has
agreed to acquire Rolls-Royce's internal pipe manufacturing
businesses in Nuneaton, UK and Xi'an, China for GBP3.5m, which is
being funded by the Company's existing debt facilities. Avingtrans
designs, manufactures and supplies critical components, modules and
associated services to the aerospace, energy and medical
sectors
Sigma has developed a strong relationship with Rolls-Royce over
a number of years, by supplying components for numerous engine
programmes.
As well as strengthening the Group's UK manufacturing footprint,
the Chinese facility complements the Group's existing operations in
Chengdu and will further enhance Sigma's offering to global
aerospace OEM's in this key growth region. The acquisition will
also reinforce the Company's position in several key engine
programmes - notably the Trent XWB - and provide a strong platform
from which to grow sales across our wider product range.
Sigma will use the combined capabilities of its UK and Chinese
facilities to offer competitive commercial terms to Rolls-Royce, as
the XWB programme grows rapidly. This acquisition will grow
Avingtrans' Aerospace sales significantly, as Sigma continues to
strengthen its position in the core markets of pipes, ducts and
fabrications.
Rolls-Royce's internal pipe manufacturing business employs 132
people at its Nuneaton facility, with an additional 110 personnel
working at its Xi'an site. Operations will continue at both sites
following the completion of the deal.
At completion, around the beginning of March 2016, the acquired
assets are expected to be GBP3.5m and, in the previous financial
year, to December 2015, the business traded at an approximately
break-even level.
Steve McQuillan, CEO of Avingtrans, said: "This acquisition is a
key part of our strategy to support Sigma's growth with investment
in businesses and technologies that complement our existing
capabilities. We are delighted to be working with Rolls-Royce on
these major programmes."
For further information, visit www.sigmacomponents.com
Enquiries:
Avingtrans plc Tel: 01159
Steve McQuillan, Chief Executive 499 020
Officer
Stephen King, Chief Financial
Officer
Numis Tel: 0207
David Poutney (Corporate Broking) 260 1000
Richard Thomas (Corporate Finance
and Nominated Adviser)
Newgate (Financial PR) Tel: 020 7653
Adam Lloyd 9850
Ed Treadwell
About Avingtrans
Avingtrans plc is engaged in the provision of highly engineered
components, modules and services to the Aerospace, Energy and
Medical markets worldwide.
The business is made up of two divisions
Aerospace, engaged in the manufacture of rigid pipe assemblies,
fabrications and prismatic components - both metallic and composite
- for the global aerospace market and precision polishing of
aircraft components and;
Energy and medical, engaged in the design and manufacture of
machined and fabricated pressure and vacuum vessels and process
plant and equipment for the power, oil & gas and medical
markets. Plus, design and manufacture of fabricated poles and
cabinets for roadside safety cameras and rail track signalling.
This information is provided by RNS
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