Hill & Smith Holdings PLC announced revenues results from the period from January 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017. Revenue for the period was £191.3 million compared with £165.4 million for the same period a year ago, restated to include non-US Pipe Supports), a 7% organic increase after adjusting for currency translation and acquisitions/disposals.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year of 2017. The company continues to expect to report good progress in 2017 in line with expectations. The positive translational impact of the strengthening of the US Dollar and the Euro against Sterling increased revenue by 6% versus average exchange rates in the first half of 2016. Underlying operating profit and operating margin are ahead of the same period last year.