Severfield is the largest specialist structural steelwork group in the UK, with a growing presence in India and Europe and a reputation for performance and innovation.
1 Underlying results are stated before non-underlying items. See note 33 for APM definitions.
Kevin Whiteman
Chair
It has been an absolute privilege to be the Chair of Severfield. I am pleased to be leaving a business in great shape, which is performing strongly, and which has a clear strategy for further sustainable growth.
Alan Dunsmore
Chief Executive Officer
The Group demonstrated the importance of its diversified activities. Strong order books and market leading positions by delivering another year of underlying profit growth against a back drop of some challenging market conditions.
Except as otherwise stated ‘2023’ and ‘2024’ refers to the 52-week period ended 25 March 2023 and the 53-week period ended 30 March 2024 respectively. The Group’s accounts are made up to an appropriate weekend date around 31 March each year.
Underlying results are stated before non-underlying items of £13.5m (2023: £5.4m), including the amortisation of acquired intangible assets of £5.4m (2023: £3.3m), legacy employment tax charge £4.4m (2023: £nil), impairment of fixed assets £4.5m (2023: £nil), unwind of discount on contingent consideration of £0.3m (2023: £0.6m), fair value change in contingent consideration of £1.1m credit (2023: £0.3m credit), and net acquisitionrelated expenses of £nil (2023: £1.8m). See note 33 for APM definitions.
1 Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, using a market-based approach. Increase due to the inclusion of VSCH, acquired in April 2023.
Our purpose, strategy, and values are the pillars upon which sustainable success is built, they shape our identity and guide our actions.
Our passion drives us to go above and beyond expectations. As experts in our field, we are focused on staying on track, maintaining a positive approach, and developing our own knowledge. Continually raising the reputation of our teams and the work that they produce comes from always challenging ourselves to do more, having an unwavering commitment to deliver industry-leading projects, and always taking the utmost pride in our work.
Everyone at Severfield understands that we are part of one team. By working together and recognising that we all have unique, valuable contributions, we can achieve great things. This isn’t just about sharing in everyone’s successes – it’s about creating better links between all departments and locations, making people feel supported and empowered by their colleagues, and encouraging a collaborative approach across the Group.
Our focus is on what’s best for each other, our business, our clients, and our communities. As market leaders we are passionate about what we do. Whether it’s leading the way in industry safety standards or sustainable practices, always having open and honest communication with each other, or speaking up if we make a mistake, we always do the right thing.
We are always looking for opportunities to improve. By always being open to change and taking best practice from other colleagues and the wider industry, we can make sure that we are adaptable in a world of changing demands. Whether this is developing a procedure following lessons learned, exploring different innovative ideas put forward by colleagues, or adopting brand new ways of working, we push the boundaries of what we do.
Our aim is to capitalise on growth opportunities, both in the UK and Europe, and to maximise our market share.
Our aim is to build value in JSSL and we remain very positive about the long-term development of the Indian market.
Our emphasis is on delivering high-quality projects and reducing costs by driving excellence through our core business processes.
We manage every aspect of the fabrication and construction process, from initial scheme design, through detailing, specification and manufacture, to the eventual handover to our clients of a quality product on-site. By engaging with our clients in the design stage, we can add value throughout the project life cycle. Our in-house design and construction teams work closely together to create the most efficient and safest solutions that match our clients’ needs.
We have extensive experience in multiple market sectors, which supports the business through changes in spending patterns and fluctuations in macroeconomic conditions. In other words, we have a balanced portfolio with market sector, geographical and client diversification.
The Group’s growth strategy has delivered a high-quality UK and Europe order book with a broad diversity of sectors, geographies and clients, providing us with good earnings visibility through 2024 and beyond.