31 Jul 2017 07:00
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Elektron Technology plc
("Elektron" or the "Company")
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Sale of Titman Tip Tools Limited
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Elektron Technology plc, the global technology group, has completed the sale of the shares of Titman Tip Tools Limited ("TTT") to a company owned by current and former managers for a total gross consideration of Β£0.5 million cash payable on completion. TTT is a manufacturer of router cutters and as disclosed in the Annual report was a non-core business and subject to potential sale discussions.
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In the year ended 31 January 2017 the business of TTT (including its wholly owned subsidiary Titman Tip Tools Gmbh) had sales of Β£2.0 million and 'Brand Contribution' of Β£176,000. Brand Contribution is an internal measure of profitability before the allocation of certain Group pooled costs such as finance, information technology and human resources. After making a deduction for a fair share of these costs the Board estimates the TTT operating profit to be around Β£100,000 for the year ended 31 January 2017. The total gross consideration represents the approximate net value of the TTT business.
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The cash proceeds will be used by Elektron for working capital purposes.
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Enquiries:
Β Elektron Technology plc www.elektron-technology.com | +44 (0)Β 1223 371 000 |
Andy Weatherstone - Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary | Β |
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finnCap (Nominated Adviser & Broker) | +44 (0)20 7220 0500 |
Ed Frisby /Β Scott MathiesonΒ - Corporate Finance | Β |
Abigail Wayne - Corporate Broking | Β |
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Notes to Editors
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Elektron conceives designs and markets innovative engineered products and services for businesses that connect, monitor and control. We have a multi skilled team of engineers, software and product line specialists based in Cambridge focused on the opportunities created by global trends in the following areas:
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- Demand for ubiquitous power and data: Bulgin
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- New waves of "aware" business applications: Checkit
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- The effect of ageing on sight: Elektron Eye Technology
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- Growth in high precision manufacture: Queensgate
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- Quality testing and inspection instruments: SheenΒ
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