**Summary**
Essentra plc, a global provider of essential components and solutions, released a pre-close trading update for FY2025, reporting results in line with market expectations. Key highlights include
1. **Revenue Growth**Group revenue is expected to grow by 2.5% on a constant currency, like-for-like basis for FY25, with Q4 revenue increasing by 4.7% year-on-year, driven by pricing, strategic targeting of faster-growing markets (e.g., energy transformation, digital infrastructure), and easing comparatives.
2. **Regional Performance**
EMEA: High single-digit growth in Q4led by strong performance in Turkey.
Americas: Low single-digit growthsupported by pricing initiatives.
APACSlight decline due to large one-off projects in the prior year.
3. **Profitability**Adjusted operating profit for FY25 is expected to meet market expectations (ยฃ32.0m to ยฃ32.4m), with margins consistent with the first half of the year.
4. **Acquisition**Completed the acquisition of Device Technologies in December 2025, expanding Essentras product offering and aligning with its inorganic growth strategy.
5. **Financial Health**Strong balance sheet and cash generation, with FY25 net debt leverage expected to remain within the targeted range (<1.5x).
6. **Outlook**Management remains focused on operational efficiencies and is well-positioned to benefit from market recovery. The acquisition pipeline remains robust, with ongoing reviews of bolt-on opportunities.
Full-year results will be announced on 17 March 2026.
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