11 February 2022
Facilities by ADF plc
("Facilities by ADF", the "Company" or the "Group")
Trading Update
Facilities by ADF, the leading provider of premium serviced production facilities to the UK film and high-end television industry, today announces a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2021 ("FY21").
The Board is pleased to confirm that following a strong close to 2021, and subject to audit, it currently expects the Group to report FY21 revenues of c.£27.8 million and adjusted EBITDA* of not less than c.£7.5 million, ahead of current market expectations.
Market dynamics continue to be strong with continued robust demand for film and high-end television the UK. This is further supported by unprecedented levels of investment in UK studio space and content, which bodes well for the Company's growth ambitions.
The Company raised £15m of gross proceeds on admission to trading on AIM and has already started to invest by expanding orders for additional vehicles and trailers to meet demand. Further, management is actively reviewing initial acquisition opportunities in line with the Group's strategy detailed at Admission.
The Group continues to have strong order visibility for this financial year as well as a growing order book for 2023.
*Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation ('EBITDA') adjusted for IPO costs and share-based payments.
Marsden Proctor, CEO, said:
"I'm very pleased with the start we have made as a public company. We have an excellent customer base and a market backdrop which is seeing vast amounts of investment in the UK film and HETV industry. As we deploy the funds raised at IPO, we will continue to execute our ambitious, yet highly achievable growth strategy."
For further enquiries:
Facilities by ADF plc Marsden Proctor, Chief Executive Officer Neil Evans, Chief Financial Officer John Richards, Chairman
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via Alma PR
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Cenkos (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Ben Jeynes / Max Gould / George Lawson - Corporate Finance Alex Pollen - Sales
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Tel: +44 (0)20 7397 8900
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Alma PR (Financial PR) Josh Royston Andy Bryant John Coles Molly Gretton
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Tel: +44 (0)20 3405 0205 facilitiesbyadf@almapr.co.uk |
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