Rotork - Investment driving growth

Rotork delivered broadly in line with FY17 expectations. Order book growth was encouraging while FY17 adjusted operating margin moved up from H117 to close to FY16 levels. Kevin Hostetler will take over as CEO from 12 March, completing the management transition in a timely manner. Determination to bring the company back to former growth and margin prospects is evident. The route map for the next three to five years is underpinned by investment in R&D and front-end services ensuring Rotork delivers a valuable proposition to its customers as end-markets improve.