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Strix

August 2023

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Off the back of its full year results, when management indicated “green shoots” were appearing in a number of key export markets, this month’s AGM confirmed that the trend has continued with Q2 demand for Kettle Controls improving on Q1 due to customers re-stocking. The frequency of orders in Q2 has increased albeit orders have been smaller than historic norms as customers manage their cash. But this is starting to follow the historical playbook, which tells us that downturns in Controls tend to be severe but quick. Destocking by brands and retailers gets magnified for OEMs, which have longer lead times, impacting suppliers such as Strix. Conversely, once demand returns, retailers need to re-build stock and meet increased dema ...

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