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    Ultra Electronics provides various solutions and products in the defense and aerospace, security and cyber, transport, and energy markets. The Company operates in three segments. The Aerospace & Infrastructure segment offers electronic control systems for aircraft applications as well as instrumentation, control systems, and software applications to the aerospace, rail, energy, and nuclear markets. The Communications & Security segment provides cyber security, communications, surveillance, and electronic warfare solutions; and tactical command and control systems that help warfighters integrate, share, and act on time-critical information. The Maritime & Land segment provides sensors, combat management systems, and power solutions for surface, sub-surface, and unmanned platforms. 
    Revenue(FY, 2017)
    £775.4 M
    Backlog(H1, 2018)
    £969.2 M

    Employee Rating

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    TypePublic
    HQLondon, GB
    Founded1920
    Size (employees)4,172 (est)
    Websiteultra-electronics.com
    Ultra Electronics was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in London, GB
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    Key People/Management at Ultra Electronics

    Simon Pryce

    Simon Pryce

    CEO
    Douglas Caster

    Douglas Caster

    Chairman
    Amitabh Sharma

    Amitabh Sharma

    Group Finance Director
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    Ultra Electronics Office Locations

    Ultra Electronics has offices in London, Farnborough, Wythenshawe, Westhill and in 26 other locations
    London, GB (HQ)
    417 Bridport Road Greenford Middlesex
    Burridge, GB
    316 Botley Rd
    Cheltenham, GB
    Arle Court, Hatherley Ln
    Farnborough, GB
    A8 Cody Technology Park, Ively Rd
    Greenford, GB
    419 Bridport Rd
    Westhill, GB
    6 Abercrombie Ct, Prospect Rd
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    Ultra Electronics Financials and Metrics

    Ultra Electronics Revenue

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    Ultra Electronics's revenue was reported to be £775.40 m in FY, 2017 which is a 1.3% decrease from the previous period.
    GBP

    Revenue (H1, 2018)

    		350.5m

    EBIT (H1, 2018)

    		47.9m

    Cash (31-Dec-2017)

    		149.5m

    EV

    		1.4b
    Annual
    GBPFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Revenue

    		713.7m726.3m785.8m775.4m

    Revenue growth, %

    		(4%)2%8%(1%)

    Cost of goods sold

    		494.3m499.5m536.6m545.2m

    Gross profit

    		219.4m226.8m249.2m230.2m
    Half Year
    GBPH1, 2014H1, 2015H1, 2017H1, 2017H1, 2018

    Revenue

    		341.0m331.7m366.6m366.4m350.5m

    Cost of goods sold

    		246.2m

    Gross profit

    		94.8m

    Gross profit Margin, %

    		28%
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    GBPFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Cash

    		41.3m45.5m74.6m149.5m

    Accounts Receivable

    		91.6m92.1m97.7m205.6m

    Inventories

    		73.7m81.8m78.2m76.6m

    Current Assets

    		308.7m343.6m378.2m443.3m
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    Annual
    GBPFY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		43.0m45.6m49.5m42.2m

    Inventories

    		(4.4m)6.6m8.3m(2.1m)

    Accounts Payable

    		(57.3m)(44.4m)(19.0m)24.4m

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		68.7m47.8m92.8m77.6m
    Half Year
    GBPH1, 2014H1, 2015H1, 2017H1, 2017H1, 2018

    Cash From Operating Activities

    		35.3m15.8m38.5m30.5m6.5m

    Purchases of PP&E

    		(5.1m)

    Cash From Investing Activities

    		(111.9m)

    Dividends Paid

    		(20.5m)
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    Ultra Electronics Operating Metrics

    Ultra Electronics's Backlog was reported to be £969.2m in H1, 2018.
    FY, 2014H1, 2015FY, 2015H1, 2017FY, 2016FY, 2017H1, 2018

    Order Intake

    		£638.10 m£778.30 m£901.40 m

    Backlog

    		£787.30 m£762.10 m£753.80 m£807.80 m£799.30 m£897.40 m£969.20 m

    Order Book (Aerospace & Infrastructure)

    		£252.90 m£243.10 m£265.40 m£255.80 m£267.80 m£283.20 m£319.10 m

    Order Book (Communications & Security)

    		£214.50 m£194.40 m£213.70 m£234.50 m£227 m£258.70 m£282.60 m
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    Ultra Electronics Acquisitions / Subsidiaries

    Acquired CompanyDateDeal Size
    SpartonJuly 07, 2017$235 m
    Furnace PartsOctober 14, 2015$12 m
    Kratos Defense and Security SolutionsJune 01, 2015$265 m
    W&D Holdings LimitedOctober 28, 2013£6 m
    RFIJune 07, 2012$12.50 m
    3e Technologies InternationalJanuary 10, 2011$30 m
    AEP Networks LimitedJanuary 10, 2011$57.50 m
    ScytaleOctober 19, 2009
    Avalon SystemsJuly 08, 2009$16.50 m
    Tisys SAMay 21, 2009
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    Ultra Electronics Revenue Breakdown

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    Ultra Electronics revenue breakdown by business segment: 42.5% from Maritime & Land, 31.3% from Communications & Security and 26.2% from Aerospace & Infrastructure

    Ultra Electronics revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 16.6% from Rest of World, 49.6% from USA, 10.1% from Continental Europe, 20.8% from United Kingdom and 2.9% from Other

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    Competitors

    Cobham
    Government & Public Services - Public
    QinetiQ
    Technology - Public
    Rheinmetall
    Manufacturing & Industrial - Public
    Saab
    Manufacturing & Industrial - Public
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    Ultra Electronics Online and Social Media Presence

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    Ultra Electronics News and Updates

    December 12, 2018

    SONAR Systems and Technology Global Market 2018: Key Players – Northrop Grumman, Teledyne Reson, Ultra Electronics, Kongsberg Mesotech, Lockheed Martin

    Wiseguyreports.Com adds “SONAR Systems and Technology Market –Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities, Analysis of Top Key Players and Forecast to 2025” To Its Research Database. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    September 25, 2018

    Hardware Security Module (HSM) 2018 Global Market Key Players - Gemalto, IBM, Ultra Electronics, Utimaco, Futurex, Thales e-Security.....

    Hardware Security Module (HSM) – Global Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities, Manufacturers, Analysis of Top Key Players and Forecast to 2025 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    September 06, 2018

    Underwater Acoustic Communication Market Demonstrates a Spectacular Growth by 2025 | Thales Group, Ultra Electronics, Sonardyne

    HTF MI recently launched the Global Underwater Acoustic Communication study with 100+ market data Tables, Pie Chat, Graphs & Figures spread through Pages and easy to understand detailed analysis. Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
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    Ultra Electronics Company Life and Culture

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     Ultra Electronics Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Ultra Electronics founded?

      Ultra Electronics was founded in 1920.

    • Who are Ultra Electronics key executives?

      Ultra Electronics's key executives are Simon Pryce, Douglas Caster and Amitabh Sharma.

    • How many employees does Ultra Electronics have?

      Ultra Electronics has 4,172 employees.

    • What is Ultra Electronics revenue?

      Latest Ultra Electronics annual revenue is £775.4 m.

    • What is Ultra Electronics revenue per employee?

      Latest Ultra Electronics revenue per employee is £185.9 k.

    • Who are Ultra Electronics competitors?

      Competitors of Ultra Electronics include Cobham, QinetiQ and Rheinmetall.

    • Where is Ultra Electronics headquarters?

      Ultra Electronics headquarters is located at 417 Bridport Road Greenford Middlesex , London.

    • Where are Ultra Electronics offices?

      Ultra Electronics has offices in London, Farnborough, Wythenshawe, Westhill and in 26 other locations.

    • How many offices does Ultra Electronics have?

      Ultra Electronics has 30 offices.