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    Five reasons to invest

    WHY INVEST?

    We're committed to delivering a digitally enabled, innovative and customer-focused business which is well positioned to grow ahead of the market and generate sustainable cash returns on invested capital. 

    How, exactly? By focusing relentlessly on these five thing underpinned by our 2030 ESG action plan which is helping to build a more resilient, agile and future-ready RS.

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    2 x

    Target revenue growth vs market

     
    01.

    Well positioned for growth markets

    Global leader in a large, industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market, growing at GDP+ through-cycle.

    Our marketplace
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    27 %

    Group revenue from service solutions

    60 %

    of revenue through digital channels

    02.

    Differentiated proposition driving market share gains

    Digitally enabled, high-service distributor of a broad range of technical product and service solutions for industrial customers that demand low volumes of critical products across many categories.

    Business model
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    Mid-teen

    Operating profit margin target

     
    03.

    Investing to improve efficiency and operating leverage

    Creating, utilising and optimising more efficient and flexible physical, digital and process infrastructure.

    Our strategy
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    1x - 2x

    Net debt to adj. EBITDA target

     
    04.

    Disciplined acquisitions to accelerate growth

    Rigorous investment discipline and clear capital allocation framework driving accelerated value creation.

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    20 %

    return on capital employed target

    > 80 %

    adjusted operating cash flow conversion target

    05.

    Significant value creation opportunity for all stakeholders

    Generating value through driving strong operational and financial performance and investing in growth opportunities that deliver sustainable cash returns on invested capital.

    Key performance indicators

    Enabled by our 2030 ESG action plan

    Our 2030 ESG action plan – For a Better World – is a key part of our purpose and strategy, driving high ESG ratings and standards.

    Read more about Sustainability at RS or download our ESG Report.

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