Trading Statement

RNS Number : 8501U

Oxford Instruments PLC

12 April 2016

 

Release date: 12 April 2016

Oxford Instruments plc

Trading Update

Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for industry and research, is today issuing a trading statement ahead of entering its close period.

As anticipated, there was a strong performance in the last quarter.  As a result we reiterate the guidance given in our January trading update that we expect performance for the year to be in-line with expectations.

Oxford Instruments' results for the year ended 31 March 2016 will be released on Wednesday 15 June 2016.

Enquiries:

Oxford Instruments plc                                                                  Tel: [phone]

Jonathan Flint, Chief Executive

Ian Barkshire, Group Chief Operating Officer

MHP Communications                                                                     Tel: [phone]

Rachel Hirst / Jamie Ricketts

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Notes to Editors  

About Oxford Instruments plc

Oxford Instruments designs, supplies and supports high-technology tools and systems with a focus on research and industrial applications. Innovation has been the driving force behind Oxford Instruments' growth and success for over 50 years, and its strategy is to effect the successful commercialisation of these ideas by bringing them to market in a timely and customer-focused fashion. 

The first technology business to be spun out from Oxford University, Oxford Instruments is now a global company and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (OXIG).  Its objective is to be the leading provider of new generation tools and systems for the research and industrial sectors with a focus on nanotechnology. Its key market sectors include nano-fabrication and nano-materials. The company's strategy is to expand the business into the life sciences arena, where nanotechnology and biotechnology intersect.

This involves the combination of core technologies in areas such as low temperature and high magnetic field environments; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; X-ray, electron, laser and optical based metrology; atomic force microscopy; optical imaging; advanced growth, deposition and etching.

Oxford Instruments aims to pursue responsible development and deeper understanding of our world through science and technology. Its products, expertise, and ideas address global issues such as energy, environment, security and health.  

 

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