Engineering firm Spirax-Sarco has reported “strong” financial results for the first half of 2022 against a backdrop of supply chain disruption and rising inflation.
The FTSE 100 firm, which is headquartered in Cheltenham, saw revenues rise 17% to £750.1m for the six months ending June 30, while adjusted operating profit rose 10% to £178.8m. The company’s adjusted operating profit margin was down 23.8%, but Spirax-Sarco said this reflected recent investments made by the firm.
In July, the valve and pump manufacturer signed a binding agreement to acquire Vulcanic - an electrical heating group of companies - for €261.7m (£222.5m) from Qualium, a French private equity company. The company also recently acquired energy consulting firm Cotopaxi, bringing the business into its steam specialities arm. Spirax-Sarco paid a total consideration of £13.3m for Cotopaxi, of which £12.8m was on a cash and debt-free basis. The transaction was funded through its cash resources.
