Ab Dynamics Share Discussion Threads

[ali47fish] 28/9/2023 07:52

no comments on todays update -sounds encouraging with words like top of rhe range

[piedro] 13/9/2023 17:39

Two major UK government projects to boost AV simulation capabilities
By RACHEL EVANS September 12, 2023
rFpro has announced that it is a consortium partner on two major government-funded projects ... ...

[piedro] 06/9/2023 16:51

CRASH TESTING
Soft Motorcycle 360 approved by Euro NCAP
By WILLIAM ATKINSON September 6, 2023
AB Dynamics Group’s Soft Motorcycle 360 has been approved for use in official Euro NCAP testing with the AB Dynamics LaunchPad 80 target platform. ... ...

[alter ego] 24/8/2023 07:55

Noticed an announcement by SDI this morning of the appointment of
Stephen Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Stephen will join the Group on 28 September.

Stephen has held a number of senior positions with prestigious global product and technology focused businesses. Recent roles include Stephen's position as Group COO (non board) at AIM quoted
AB Dynamics plc

[piedro] 23/8/2023 12:24

22nd Aug 2023

Pratt Miller acquires an AB Dynamics' aVDS Driving Simulator
Renowned motorsport, automotive, and defence engineering consultancy Pratt Miller has acquired a new aVDSDriver-in-the-Loop simulator to increase its vehicle development capabilities. ... ...

[piedro] 27/7/2023 16:29

July 27, 2023

Ansible Motion and Zeer to supply Delta series S3 DIL simulators to automotive leaders in China
After forming a strategic partnership with China-based Guangzhou Zeer Testing Technology (Zeer) four months ago, Ansible Motion has revealed that Zeer has ordered two of its automotive driving simulators to support vehicle evaluation in the country. ... ...

[effortless cool] 08/6/2023 12:38

Unless something out of the ordinary happens, we've got a long wait until a pre-close update in late-September.

[rob762243] 08/6/2023 07:58

When's the next bit of news for this?

[piedro] 04/5/2023 03:18

AB Dynamics opens new location to showcase simulator technology
By CALLUM BROOK-JONES May 3, 2023

[piedro] 26/4/2023 09:32

PRESENTATION

[km18] 25/4/2023 14:59

ABDP issued interim results for the six months ended 28 February 2023. The Group delivered results in line with expectations. The group reported revenue £49.0m, increased by 30% against H1 2022. During the first half of the year, the company achieved a robust financial and operational performance, with growth observed in the core business as well as in ABD Solutions and simulation business. Although there were challenges due to supply chain disruption and economic uncertainty, the company managed to increase revenue, operating profit, and operating margins. The company has been investing in all aspects of the business, enhancing capability, and supporting ambitious growth plans. The automotive industry's core markets have promising opportunities, and the company is investing in new product development and technology to leverage this potential...... from WealthOracle

[alter ego] 25/4/2023 10:15

todays interims

"Financial highlights

· Market and customer activity levels have remained positive throughout H1, with strong activity in both track testing and laboratory testing and simulation, particularly in Europe

· Revenue increased by 30% against H1 2022 of which 14% was organic growth

o Track testing revenue grew by 13% reflecting increases in robots and ADAS platforms

o Laboratory testing and simulation revenue grew by 99%, of which 20% was organic driven by a strong performance at rFpro and delivery of SPMM systems. The remainder related to the acquisition of Ansible Motion

· The proportion of recurring and service-based sales has been maintained at 41% (H1 2022: 41%)

· The Group has remained effective in mitigating inflationary cost pressures, with gross margins robust at 57.1% (H1 2022: 57.7%)

· Operating margin improved by 80bps to 15.9% as a result of the increased levels of activity and the benefits of enhanced performance initiatives, partially offset by the investment in ABD Solutions to support the strategic long-term growth drivers

o Excluding ABD Solutions, the operating margin increased to 18.0% (H1 2022: 16.4%)

· Operating cash generation remained strong at £9.5m (H1 2022: £8.5m). Significant net cash balance of £21.3m at the period end (28 February 2022: £27.7m, 31 August 2022: £29.2m) after funding the initial consideration for the acquisition of Ansible Motion

· Interim dividend of 1.94p per share (H1 2022: 1.76p), growth of 10%"

[wad collector] 22/4/2023 12:22

Interims Tuesday

[alter ego] 06/4/2023 16:15

ali, Piedro linked to an article about work ABDP are doing. If you read it, you will see the new technology has to choose whether to use WiFi or 4G/5G. ABDP do not have to make that choice but car makers do.

[ali47fish] 06/4/2023 14:48

thanks but then is this rekevant to abdo?

[alter ego] 06/4/2023 14:38

Two competing standards, back the wrong one and it is a dead end. VHS and Betamax were video recording standards back in the day. VHS won and Sony which created Betamax were the losers

[ali47fish] 06/4/2023 13:19

not clear alter please clafify

[alter ego] 06/4/2023 11:00

That sounds interesting Piedro. Thx. WiFi or 4/5G though? The old VHS v Betamax issue again.

[piedro] 06/4/2023 09:04

Another ...

AB Dynamics
V2X – a game-changing technology to improve road safety

[robow] 23/3/2023 08:37

from Citywire
AB Dynamics premium is justified, says Peel Hunt
Peel Hunt is increasingly confident about the prospects for AB Dynamics (ABDP) as it believes the tester of autonomous vehicles is making strategic progress.

Analyst Henry Carver reiterated his ‘buy’ recommendation and increased the target price from £17 to £18.80 on the stock, which moved up 5.3%, or 85p, to £17.05 on Tuesday.

The group reported ‘encouraging’ first-half results with a ‘solid order book’ and ‘decent’ visibility into the second half.

‘While we are not changing our forecasts, our confidence continues to be bolstered by the evidence that the strategic progress and investment in the group are bearing fruit,’ said Carver.

‘The balance sheet is in great shape, with net cash of over £20m after the £16m payment for Ansible, and the long-term outlook for track testing, lab testing and simulation, and ABD Solutions looking as compelling as ever.’

Carver added that the shares trade on 28 times August 2024 price/earnings, which is ‘a justified premium to undiluted exposure to this high structural growth end market’.

[hydrogen economy] 21/3/2023 15:59

Half year trading update and notice of results
SP Up 3.7%

Current trading and outlook
Trading for the first six months of the year was encouraging, with overall performance in line with the Board's expectation. The Group has seen continued good momentum across both of its Track testing and Laboratory testing and simulation divisions, benefitting from strengthened operational and commercial infrastructure within the business. Further progress has also been made in developing the ABD Solutions offering.

The Group has a solid order book, providing good visibility into the second half of the year and the integration of Ansible Motion is progressing as planned. Whilst mindful of ongoing supply chain disruption and wider economic uncertainty, the Board remains confident that the Group will make further financial and strategic progress this year, with its expectations for FY 2023 performance remaining unchanged.

Financial position
The balance sheet remains robust with net cash at 28 February 2023 of £21.3m (28 February 2022: £27.7m, 31 August 2022: £29.2m), after payment of the initial £16.0m cash consideration for the acquisition of Ansible Motion in September 2022.

Notice of results
The Group will report its interim results for the six months ended 28 February 2023 on 25 April 2023.

[piedro] 20/3/2023 16:12

New product ...

AB Dynamics@ABDynamics
Introducing the LaunchPad Spin. With "turn-on-the-spot" 360° rotation, single-wheel
steering and a top speed of 30 km/h, it is designed to meet the demands of urban
testing environments.
Learn more by signing up for our exclusive webinar -



- sorry, not able to put up video link !!

[hydrogen economy] 15/3/2023 09:08

SP sliding along with the wider market, not sure there is anything ABD specific, should find out in a week or two as there is normally a trading update in late March ahead of the interims in April.