CHEMRING GROUP PLC ("Chemring")
CONTRACT UPDATE
Chemring is pleased to announce that implementation of the 40mm ammunition contract to an end user in the Middle East, referred to in the 21 January 2016 results announcement, has commenced, with the related letter of credit in place and advance payment now having been received. Production activities at Chemring Ordnance and its supply chain partners have begun. Initial revenue will be recognised in Q2 FY16 and as previously advised, this multi-year contract is expected to provide a significant contribution to FY16.
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Michael Flowers Group Chief Executive, Chemring Group PLC 01794 833901
Steve Bowers Group Finance Director, Chemring Group PLC 01794 833901
Rupert Pittman Group Director of Corporate Affairs, 01794 833901
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John Olsen
James White
Notes to editors
· Chemring is a global business that specialises in the manufacture of high technology products and services to the aerospace, defence and security markets
· Employing approximately 3,000 people worldwide, and with production facilities in four countries, Chemring meets the needs of customers in more than fifty countries worldwide
· Chemring is now organised under three strategic product segments: Countermeasures, Sensors & Electronics, and Energetic Systems
· Chemring has a diverse portfolio of products that deliver high reliability solutions to protect people, platforms, mission and information against constantly changing threats
· Operating in niche markets and with strong investment in research and development, Chemring has the agility to rapidly react to urgent customer needs
Cautionary statements
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Chemring undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement contained within this announcement, regardless of whether those statements are affected as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, save as required by law and regulations.