Ricardo plc ('Ricardo') is a global engineering and strategic, technical and environmental consultancy business with a value chain that includes the niche manufacture and assembly of high-performance products. The Group employs over 3,000 professional engineers, consultants, scientists and support staff to deliver class-leading and innovative products and services for the benefit of its customers, which include the world's major transportation original equipment manufacturers and operators, supply chain organisations, energy companies, financial institutions and government agencies.
Ricardo is today hosting an event for investors in London assessing the opportunities presented by the electrification of the automotive industry. This technical seminar will address specifics of the electrification market and the wider engineering requirements for the automotive industry to develop electrified vehicles.
The company is in a close period as it prepares the financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2017 and therefore no financial data will be provided at the investor event. The results for the half year will be announced on 28 February 2018.
Further enquiries:
Ricardo plc
Dave Shemmans, Chief Executive Officer
Tel:
01273 455611
Ian Gibson, Chief Financial Officer
Website:www.ricardo.com
Newgate Communications
Tel:
020 7653 9842
Adam Lloyd, Zoë Sibree, Ed Treadwell
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Ricardo plc is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. The Company operates through five segments: Energy and Environment (EE), Rail, Automotive and Industrial (A&I), Defense, and Performance Products (PP). The EE segment is engaged in the provision of environmental consultancy services to customers across the world. The Rail segment is a consultancy unit that provides technical advice and engineering services; and performs accredited assurance services. The A&I segment is engaged in the provision of engineering, strategic consulting, and design, development, and testing services, focused on hybrid and electric systems, electrification, engines, driveline and transmissions, testing, and vehicle engineering. The Defense segment provides engineering services, software, and products to customers in the United States defense market. The PP segment manufactures, assembles, and develops niche components, prototypes, and complex products.
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