Ashtead Technology Holdings first-half pretax profit and revenue rose, driven by continued high demand in both offshore renewables and oil and, the subsea equipment-rental provider said Monday.
The London-listed company said pretax profit was 13.2 million pounds ($16.6 million) compared with GBP6.9 million the year prior, while revenue rose to GBP49.8 million from GBP31.7 million.
Offshore renewables revenue rose 74% to GBP16.3 million, with offshore oil and gas revenue up 50% to GBP33.5 million.
The company said it continues reviewing M&A opportunities to complement organic growth and consolidate a highly-fragmented market.
“Given the unseasonal strength of the final quarter of 2022 we expect year-on-year growth to moderate in the second half. Our first half results and positive end market dynamics give the board increased confidence in the outlook for the business and we expect 2023’s outturn to be comfortably ahead of our previous expectations,” Chief Executive Allan Pirie said.