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Scapa - Acquires First Water

April 2015

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  • Epic Code:
  • SCPA
  • Price:
  • 138p
Scapa has acquired Wiltshire-based First Water for an initial £11.3m, plus up to £4m on a three year earn-out. First Water designs and manufactures proprietary advanced wound care hydrogel products for global customers, filling a gap in Scapa’s coverage. It made £0.9m EBITDA in the 12 months to January 2015 and is expected to be eps enhancing in its first year.N+1 Singer has upgraded both year-end March 2015 and 2016 reflecting stronger trading as well as the acquisition. New eps rise from 7.7p to 8p, with 8.4p expected for the year just started.The shares look poised for a strong break-out. Continue to buy.  ...

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