15 Jan 2015 07:00
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15 January 2015
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Enteq Upstream plc
("Enteq" or the "Company")
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Market and Trading Update
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Enteq, the oilfield services technology and equipment supplier, provides an update on its markets and current trading for the year ending 31 March 2015.
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In response to recent oil price weakness, Enteq is witnessing reduced levels of capital equipment purchases and budgetary indications from its North American customer base. As a result the Board now anticipate reporting sales for the year ending 31 March 2015 substantially below both current expectations and those achieved in 2014.
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Enteq's short term priority is to continue implementing cost reductions across the business in order to protect profitability and cash until the market stabilises.
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Enteq continues to develop short and medium term business opportunities outside North America in regions which have had a less immediate impact from the reduced oil prices.
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Enteq's balance sheet remains strong, with significant fixed assets and working capital. Cash is being maintained at approximately $14m.
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For further information, please contact:
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Enteq Upstream plc +44 (0)1494 618741
Martin Perry, Chief Executive Officer
David Steel, Finance Director
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