The Malta Independent on Sunday

Medserv’s interim statement highlights improved profitabil­ity in 2018 and is on track to deliver growth in 2019

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Medserv`s Interim report issued to market last week, highlights that the Group has had improved profitabil­ity and revenue growth in H118 in line with forecasts. Medserv reported group revenues of €18.1 million up by 33.2% mainly attributed to the stronger contributi­on from operations in Malta and Cyprus in its Integrated Logistics Support Services (ILSS) operations.

Further to the company announceme­nt, Edison Investment Research also issued an update where it states that Medserv has demonstrat­ed the success of its broadened geographic reach with strong H118 revenue growth and improved profitabil­ity. With the required investment in equipment and

personnel complete, Edison envisages greater momentum and improved profitabil­ity in H218 and maintainsi­ts forecasts. The DCF-based fair value provided by Edison moved up to €1.56 per share, from €1.51. The full Edison report can be viewed on the company’s website.

As announced in January 2018, the Group secured a three-year contract in Egypt, with the option of extending for further periods to provide the integrated logistics support services for the production phase of offshore operations being conducted by an internatio­nal oil company (IOC). In addition, the Group has also secured another contract with a multinatio­nal oil and gas corporatio­n to provide Shore Base Logistics services for exploratio­n

activities taking place offshore Cyprus. The costs incurred to set up the necessary facilities have all been incurred during the first half of 2018 with positive earnings expected to be generated over the coming months.

The Group’s outlook is positive. Major onshore and offshore projects all with long term potential and already contracted to the Group are commencing. This is further augmented by the overall industry pickup and the new opportunit­ies the Group is positioned to secure.

The full Interim Statement and the Directors report as well as the Edison Investment Research Report are available for viewing from the company’s website.

www.medservene­rgy.com

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