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CAPRAL LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2020
Jun 16, 2020
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Capital/Financing Update
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CAPRAL
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
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17 June 2020
Market Trading Update
Capral continues to operate without interruption throughout the government imposed COVID-19 restrictions whilst we maintain a range of strict safety, hygiene, and social distancing protocols to help ensure the health and well-being of our employees.
Pleasingly, our results for 1Q 2020 were in line with our budget and guidance. Demand for Capral products began to slow in March as COVID restrictions were implemented throughout Australia. In response Capral introduced a range of cost saving measures to safeguard its business for the future, and protect the jobs of its employees, through the steps outlined in my address to shareholders on 29[th] April 2020.
As a result of these initiatives, the adverse impact of COVID on sales volume and profitability has been significantly mitigated. In addition, the savings flowing from the Bremer Park restructure that was implemented last year will also contribute to a solid first half trading result which will be above last year. Strong cash management will ensure that Capral remains net cash positive at 30 June 2020.
Looking forward, we are planning for a continuation of soft customer demand as external forecasts predict a decline in residential and commercial construction activity in 2H 2020. However, the recently announced federal government housing stimulus should have a positive impact. We are confident that Capral will continue to trade profitably through these challenging times.
Given the ongoing uncertainty of the impact of the pandemic on the markets in which we operate, and the potential positive impact of government stimulus packages, it is too early to predict demand and results in 2H 2020. On this basis we are not in a position to provide full year guidance at this time. Capral remains very well positioned to take advantage of organic and acquisition growth opportunities in the future.
Yours faithfully CAPRAL LIMITED
Capral Limited ABN 78 004 213 692 ASX: CAA
Level 4, 60 Phillip St Parramatta NSW 2150
Tony Dragicevich Managing Director
PO Box 209, Parramatta CBD BC NSW 2124
T 02 8222 0112 F 02 8222 0130
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