Contract Electronics Manufacturing Division Update

Light Science Technologies Holdings plc (AIM: LST), comprising three divisions: controlled environment agriculture ("CEA"); contract electronics manufacturing ("CEM") and passive fire protection ("PFP"), announces continued strong momentum at its CEM division - underpinned by an expected record breaking year for the CEM division in the pest control market.

Current year pest control market anticipated revenues ahead of FY 23

Last week the Company added £628,000 in committed forward orders within its CEM division, which are in addition to historical forward order profiles. As a result, pest control revenues already booked and committed forward orders received and to be satisfied in the current financial year are £825,000 (or 15%) higher than total revenues received from this segment during FY 23.

Strong trading in new CEM segment

The CEM division has received a follow-on order from the Company's client in the sports entertainment segment worth £130,000. When this contract was initially announced in February 2024, the Company highlighted the significant potential for follow-on revenue, and this order signals the next phase of roll out.

This division continues to benefit from recent positioning to handle larger volume projects and take advantage of wider market trends and the move away from Far East manufacturing.

Overall, the Company anticipates reporting full year revenues for the CEM segment of between £9m to £9.5m. Trading in the Company's other two divisions remains in line with management expectations and as reported on 04 July 2024.

Simon Deacon, CEO of LSTH commented: "I'm delighted with the continued momentum within the CEM Division. Importantly we are establishing long-term relationships with clients that have the ability to underpin repeat business opportunities, which will result in increased visibility as we convert our strong quoted sales pipeline. We are excited by the significant opportunity within our existing and potential customer base and look forward to providing further updates in due course."

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Controlled Environment Agriculture

The sensorGROW technology enables real-time monitoring of essential air zone growing factors such as carbon dioxide, air humidity, air pressure, air temperature, and light. In development, it aims to extend monitoring to soil temperature, soil moisture, and soil electroconductivity. This empowers farmers to enhance resource management, saving costs on water, nutrients, fertilizers, and energy, while simultaneously increasing yields and cultivating healthier crops. Learn more here https://lightsciencetech.com/sensorgrow/ . The nurturGROW sustainable grow lighting product range, applicable to greenhouses, vertical farming, polytunnels, and medicinal plants, addresses a robust market with an anticipated global worth exceeding US$6.5 billion by 2026. Explore solutions here https://lightsciencetech.com/solutions/greenhouse/

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Passive Fire Protection (https://injectafirebarrier.com/)

LSTH IFB offers a practical and cost-effective solution to rectify non-compliant public and private buildings, spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with regard to fire safety regulations-a challenge addressed by a £5.1 billion allocation from the UK government. Serving as the UK's premier independent approved installer, LSTH IFB utilizes the ground-breaking Injectaclad fire-resistant graphite barrier system. This system is retroactively installed within building cavities, reinstating fire-resistant performance and containing the spread of fire and smoke compliant with regulatory requirements. This innovative solution stands out as an appealing alternative to the more costly and disruptive method of removing external facades and installing traditional fire barriers. With a proven track record in the passive fire protection market and a robust sales pipeline, LSTH IFB targets a UK market potentially valued at up to £50 billion*.