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SigmaRoc PLC

20 October 2021

20 October 2021

(EPIC: SRC / Market: AIM / Sector: Construction Materials)

SIGMAROC PLC

( ' SigmaRoc ' , the 'Company' or the 'Group' )

Trading Update

SigmaRoc (AIM: SRC), the AIM quoted buy-and-build construction materials group, is pleased to update the market on its trading performance during the third quarter of 2021.

Trading

Further to the update provided at the time of its interim results, on 23 August, the Board is pleased to report that the strong trading performance seen during the first half, continued through the third quarter. As a result, the Group generated revenues of GBP73m in the three months to 30 September 2021.

Sustained demand across the Group's broad range of geographical and product markets, together with effective management of the challenging supply chain environment, resulted in all platforms delivering Q3 results in line with management's expectations. In addition, following receipt of regulatory clearances in Poland, the Group completed its acquisition of Nordkalk Oy Ab ("Nordkalk") on 31 August 2021. The integration of Nordkalk into the Group is progressing well, with the business trading as expected through the period.

Outlook

Demand in the third quarter for precast products in the UK and aggregates, concrete and dimension stone in the Benelux market continued the positive trend seen in the first half of the year. In Jersey, planning permission has been granted to allow a large extension to the Ronez quarry, and in South Wales margins are continuing to improve as a result of the ongoing review of efficiencies.

Recent and ongoing increases in energy costs are being seen across all industries, and the availability of haulage and transport is also presenting challenges, particularly in the UK. The Group is keeping these challenges constantly under review, and steps have been taken to mitigate these, including the strategic fixing of certain hydrocarbon costs, ongoing business reviews to optimise production and efficiency, price increases where necessary, the sourcing of additional haulage as well as investing in our own heavy goods vehicles and drivers.

The outlook for the Group for the remainder of the year remains positive, with the sustained demand seen across our businesses expected to continue into the fourth quarter. Supply chain and inflationary pressures are being managed effectively, with the benefit of the Group's diversified platform model enabling local market-specific plans to be implemented.

Max Vermorken, CEO commented:

"The third quarter has delivered solid results, building on our momentum from the first half of the year. We have delivered a transformational acquisition with Nordkalk and this is already beginning to deliver significant earnings growth and cash generation. The Group is well positioned to continue its strong performance and to develop future opportunities.

Information on the Company is available on the Company's website, www.sigmaroc.com .

 
 SigmaRoc plc                                     Tel: +44 (0) 207 
  Max Vermorken                                    002 1080 
 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated and Financial   Tel: +44(0) 207 
  Adviser)                                         409 3494 
  James Spinney / James Dance / Rob Patrick 
 Liberum Capital (Co-Broker)                      Tel: +44 (0) 203 
  Neil Patel / Jamie Richards / William Hall       100 2000 
 Peel Hunt (Co-Broker)                            Tel: +44 (0) 20 
  Mike Bell / Ed Allsopp                           7418 8900 
 Investor Relations                               Tel: +44 (0) 207 
  Dean Masefield / Florian Werner                  002 1080 
                                                   ir@sigmaroc.com 
 

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