Inspiration Health trades in line YTD

Medical technology company Inspiration Healthcare Group said on Friday that its current financial year had "started well", with trading in line with expectations and a "strong order book" across the group.

Inspiration stated that the start to its trading year had been "more than pleasing", with interest in its products remaining "high".

The AIM-listed group also said it had "confidence" for both this financial year and beyond.

Chairman Mark Abrahams said: "At the time of our final results in April this year, I commented that our financial year had started well and was in line with our expectations with a strong order book across the group, albeit that we recognised that there would be challenges as the world continued to deal with the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.

"The planned investment in the business is gaining momentum and it is exciting to see the concepts for the new factory layouts and offices taking shape where we will soon be able to showcase great British technology and where we can continue to work towards achieving our strategic goals with enthusiasm and developing the business further."

As of 1055 BST, Inspiration shares were up 6.15% at 138.0p.