Tillkännagivande • Apr 14
AB Dynamics plc Declares Interim Dividend in Respect of the Year Ending 31 August 2026, Payable on 15 May 2026 AB Dynamics plc declared an interim dividend of 3.08 pence per ordinary share totalling £0.7 million has been declared in respect of the year ending 31 August 2026 which will be paid on 15 May 2026 to shareholders on the register on 1 May 2026. Tillkännagivande • Mar 12
AB Dynamics plc to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Apr 14, 2026 AB Dynamics plc announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Apr 14, 2026 Tillkännagivande • Jan 16
AB Dynamics plc Approves Final Dividend AB Dynamics plc at its Annual General Meeting held on 15 January 2026, approved to declare a final dividend of 6.36 pence per share. Tillkännagivande • Nov 12
AB Dynamics plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 15, 2026 AB Dynamics plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 15, 2026. Tillkännagivande • Nov 11
AB Dynamics plc Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 August 2025, Payable on 30 January 2026 The Board of AB Dynamics plc has proposed a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 August 2025 of 6.36 pence per share totalling £1.5 million. If approved, the final dividend will be paid on 30 January 2026 to shareholders on the register on 16 January 2026. Tillkännagivande • Oct 22
AB Dynamics plc Announces Chief Executive Officer Changes AB Dynamics plc announce the appointment of Sarah Matthews-DeMers as Group Chief Executive Officer. Sarah is current Chief Financial Officer and will take up her new role from 1 December 2025. Sarah has been an instrumental part of the leadership team that has transformed the Group over the last six years. Following a rigorous search process, led by Chairman Dick Elsy, the Board saw Sarah as the standout candidate to take the Group forward in the next phase of its development and to deliver the medium-term growth aspirations the Group has set out in its value creation plan. Sarah is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and after 14 years with PwC, held Executive Committee positions at Avon Rubber plc, Rotork plc and Carclo plc in finance, strategy and investor relations prior to joining AB Dynamics plc. The Board is commencing a formal process to identify a successor to Sarah as Chief Financial Officer. In the interim, the finance team is well resourced and will continue to report into Sarah. A further update will be provided in due course. The outgoing Chief Executive Officer, James Routh, will remain with the Group until 31 December 2025 to ensure a smooth handover, but will stand down from the Board on 30 November 2025. Tillkännagivande • Sep 23
AB Dynamics plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Nov 11, 2025 AB Dynamics plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Nov 11, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Jul 08
AB Dynamics plc Announces Departure of James Routh as CEO AB Dynamics plc announced that after seven years as Chief Executive Officer, James Routh has informed the Board of his decision to leave the Company to take up the role of CEO of Victrex plc. The Board, led by the Chairman, Dick Elsy, will now begin the process to appoint a successor, and James, whose notice period is 12 months, is expected to continue in his role until the Board has completed the selection process. A further update will be provided in due course. Tillkännagivande • Mar 25
AB Dynamics plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Apr 23, 2025 AB Dynamics plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Apr 23, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Jan 17
AB Dynamics plc Approves to Declare A Final Dividend AB Dynamics plc at the AGM held on 16 January 2025, approved to declare a final dividend of 5.30 pence per share. Tillkännagivande • Nov 18
AB Dynamics plc to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Nov 26, 2024 AB Dynamics plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Nov 26, 2024 New Risk • Oct 01
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.5% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.5% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (€5.4m sold). Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 30
Insider recently sold €5.4m worth of stock On the 26th of September, Anthony Best sold around 230k shares on-market at roughly €23.40 per share. This transaction amounted to 4.0% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Tillkännagivande • Sep 26
AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) acquired Bolab Systems GmbH for €11 million. AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) acquired Bolab Systems GmbH for €11 million on September 25, 2024. A contingent consideration of up to €6.0 million will be paid in cash over two tranches in the two years following completion, contingent upon meeting specific performance criteria each year. Bolab is being acquired from its founder, who will continue to be involved in the business.
For the year ending December 31, 2023, Bolab's unaudited accounts show revenue of €3.4 million, operating profit of €0.6 million, and Net assets of €1.1 million.
Mike Bell and Ed Allsopp of Peel Hunt LLP acted as financial advisors for AB Dynamics.
AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) completed the acquisition of Bolab Systems GmbH on September 25, 2024. Reported Earnings • Apr 25
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.18 (vs UK£0.064 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.18 (up from UK£0.064 in 1H 2023). Revenue: UK£52.3m (up 7.5% from 1H 2023). Net income: UK£4.17m (up 187% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 8.0% (up from 3.0% in 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.5% growth forecast for the Auto Components industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 60% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Tillkännagivande • Apr 24
AB Dynamics plc Declares an Interim Dividend, Payable on 17 May 2024 The Board of AB Dynamics plc has declared an interim dividend of 2.33 pence per ordinary share (H1 2023: 1.94 pence) which will be paid on 17 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 3 May 2024. Tillkännagivande • Apr 03
AB Dynamics plc to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Apr 23, 2024 AB Dynamics plc announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Apr 23, 2024 Tillkännagivande • Mar 01
AB Dynamics plc Declares Final Dividend AB Dynamics plc declared a final dividend of 4.42p per share. New Risk • Feb 08
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 64% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 4.0% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Large one-off items impacting financial results. Tillkännagivande • Feb 05
AB Dynamics plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 28, 2024 AB Dynamics plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 28, 2024, at 11:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: 85 Fleet Street London United Kingdom Agenda: To receive the annual accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2023, together with the reports of the directors and the auditor on those accounts; to approve the directors' remuneration report, as set out in the group's annual report for FY ended 31 August 2023; to consider declaring a final dividend; to consider reappointing members to the Board of Directors; to consider reappointing Grant Thornton UK LLP as company auditor; and to transact other matters. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 01
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.044 per share at 0.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 08 February 2024. Payment date: 06 March 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 13% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.0%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.3%). New Risk • Jan 24
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 14% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Jan 24
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.48 (vs UK£0.17 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.48 (up from UK£0.17 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£100.8m (up 26% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£11.0m (up 181% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 11% (up from 4.9% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Auto Components industry in Germany. Tillkännagivande • Jan 24
AB Dynamics plc Proposes A Final Dividend, Payable on 6 March 2024 AB Dynamics plc proposed a final dividend of 4.42p per share totaling £1,014,000. An interim dividend was paid of 1.94p per share totaling £444,000. If approved, the final dividend will be paid on 6 March 2024 to shareholders on the register on 9 February 2024. Tillkännagivande • Nov 28
AB Dynamics plc to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Dec 01, 2023 AB Dynamics plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results at 5:30 AM, Coordinated Universal Time on Dec 01, 2023 Board Change • Sep 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Chairman Dick Elsy was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Apr 26
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.067 (vs UK£0.086 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.067 (down from UK£0.086 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£49.0m (up 30% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£1.54m (down 21% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 3.1% (down from 5.1% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.9% growth forecast for the Auto Components industry in Germany. Tillkännagivande • Jan 11
AB Dynamics plc to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Apr 25, 2023 AB Dynamics plc announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Apr 25, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.035 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2022. Payment date: 27 January 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (3.3%). Recent Insider Transactions • Dec 21
Insider recently sold €2.3m worth of stock On the 15th of December, Anthony Best sold around 124k shares on-market at roughly €18.67 per share. This transaction amounted to 2.1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €3.4m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Tillkännagivande • Dec 02
AB Dynamics plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 11, 2023 AB Dynamics plc, Annual General Meeting, Jan 11, 2023, at 11:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: offices of Tulchan Communications, 2nd Floor, 85 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1AE London United Kingdom Reported Earnings • Nov 24
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.17 (vs UK£0.13 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.17 (up from UK£0.13 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£80.3m (up 23% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£3.91m (up 31% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 4.9% (up from 4.6% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.0% growth forecast for the Auto Components industry in Germany. Tillkännagivande • Nov 23
AB Dynamics plc Proposes Final Dividend, Payable on 27 January 2023 The Board of AB Dynamics plc proposed a final dividend of 3.54 pence per share totalling £735,000. An interim dividend was paid of 1.76 pence per share totalling £398,000. If approved, the final dividend will be paid on 27 January 2023 to shareholders on the register on 30 December 2022, being the associated Record Date. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 29 December 2022. Buying Opportunity • Oct 14
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 11%. The fair value is estimated to be €18.88, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 8.9% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 53%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 32% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 115% in the next 2 years. Tillkännagivande • Sep 23
AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) acquired Ansible Motion Limited from Kia Cammaerts, Jonathan Walker and Robert Stevens for £31.2 million. AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) acquired Ansible Motion Limited from Kia Cammaerts, Jonathan Walker and Robert Stevens for £31.2 million on September 21, 2022. Consideration comprising an initial cash consideration of £16 million, £3.2 million of new ordinary shares in AB Dynamics and Conditional consideration of up to £12 million will be payable in cash subject to meeting certain performance criteria for the year ending 31 August 2023. Kia Cammaerts and Robert Stevens remaining in the business as Managing Director and Chief Engineer respectively. Ansible Motion generated revenue of £8 million, EBITDA of £1.9 million, operating profit of £1.8 million and Net assets of £4.1 million for the financial year March 31, 2022.
AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) completed the acquisition of Ansible Motion Limited from Kia Cammaerts, Jonathan Walker and Robert Stevens on September 21, 2022. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 23
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.032 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 December 2021. Payment date: 28 January 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 37% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.3%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Nov 25
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: EPS: UK£0.13 (down from UK£0.20 in FY 2020). Revenue: UK£65.4m (up 6.3% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£2.99m (down 34% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 7.4% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 18% compared to a 5.5% decline forecast for the industry in Germany. Tillkännagivande • Sep 29
AB Dynamics plc Announces Revenue Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2021 AB Dynamics plc announced revenue guidance for the fiscal year 2021. For the year, the company expects revenue of ca.£65 million. Executive Departure • Jul 13
Non-Executive Chairman Anthony Best has left the company On the 1st of July, Anthony Best's tenure as Non-Executive Chairman ended after 8.1 years in the role. As of March 2021, Anthony still personally held 5.93m shares (€139m worth at the time). A total of 2 executives have left over the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • May 04
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.056 (vs UK£0.13 in 1H 2020) The company reported a poor first half result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£27.3m (down 21% from 1H 2020). Net income: UK£1.27m (down 56% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 4.7% (down from 8.4% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Tillkännagivande • Mar 05
AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) acquired Vadotech Pte Ltd and Zynit Pte Ltd from Frank Beuler and Sebastian Rupprecht for €26 million. AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) acquired Vadotech Pte Ltd and Zynit Pte Ltd from Frank Beuler and Sebastian Rupprecht for €26 million on March 4, 2021. The transaction will be carried out on a cash and debt free basis for an initial cash consideration of €17 million, along with two further conditional cash payments of up to €3 million and €6 million and are subject to certain performance criteria being achieved for the year ended December 21, 2020 and the year ending December 31, 2021, respectively. Vadotech Pte Ltd and Zynit Pte Ltd reported sales revenues of €14.2 million, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of €4 million, adjusted operating profit of €3.7 million and net assets of €4.1 million. Sebastian Rupprecht will continue with the business as Managing Director and Frank Beuler will continue to support the business for an initial transition period. The Board of AB Dynamics plc expects that the acquisition will be modestly earnings enhancing in the current year, with a more significant contribution in the first full year and beyond. Mike Bell and Ed Allsopp of Peel Hunt LLP acted as financial advisors to AB Dynamics plc in the transaction.
AB Dynamics plc (AIM:ABDP) completed the acquisition of Vadotech Pte Ltd and Zynit Pte Ltd from Frank Beuler and Sebastian Rupprecht on March 4, 2021. Tillkännagivande • Feb 24
AB Dynamics plc Announces Tony Best, Non-Executive Chairman's Leave of Absence AB Dynamics plc announced that with immediate effect, Tony Best, Non-executive Chairman, will be taking a leave of absence due to ill health. The Board and all his colleagues wish Tony a swift and full recovery. In Tony's absence, his Chairman's duties will be covered by Dick Elsy, Non-executive Director of the Company, and a further update will be made in due course.