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Trifast trades in line YTD despite 'continuing external market challenges'

(Sharecast News) - Engineered fastening business Trifast said on Thursday that its year-to-date performance was in line with expectations, driven by margin recovery and progress on its medium-term strategy. Trifast said trading in the first four months of FY26 was in line with internal expectations, even as macroeconomic headwinds remained, impacting certain industrial markets.

The London-listed group stated that its focus remained on self-help levers to deliver further margin improvement as it looks to transform our business into an "efficient, professional and data-led" one.

"The success to date of our Recover, Rebuild, Resilience turnaround strategy gives the board confidence that we will be able to deliver our objectives of margin growth and improved cash generation despite the industrial backdrop," said Trifast. "Today, Trifast is a leaner, more focused and better business. Whilst there is more to accomplish, we are excited about the future potential of the business as we look to the next chapter of its growth."

Looking ahead, Trifast said that despite "continuing external market challenges", it remains confident in delivering its medium-term ambitions, including an EBIT margin target of more than 10%.

As of 0930 BST, Trifast shares were up 1.37% at 88.80p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com

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