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Vesuvius plc
06 February 2023
 


 

 

6 February 2023

 

Vesuvius plc

Cyber security incident

This announcement contains inside information

 

Vesuvius plc, a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, is currently managing a cyber incident. The incident has involved unauthorised access to our systems.

Immediately upon becoming aware of unauthorised activity on our networks, we have taken the necessary steps to investigate and respond to the incident, including shutting down affected systems. We are working with leading cyber security experts to support our investigations and identify the extent of the issue, including the impact on production and contract fulfilment.

We are taking steps to comply with all relevant regulatory obligations in light of the information that emerges from our ongoing investigations.

A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Shareholder/analyst enquiries:

 

 

Vesuvius plc

Patrick André, Chief Executive

+44 (0) 207 822 0000

 

 

Guy Young, Chief Financial Officer

+44 (0) 207 822 0000

 

 

Rachel Stevens, Head of Investor Relations

+44 (0) 7387 545 271

 

 

 

 

 

This announcement contains inside information. The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Vesuvius is Henry Knowles, General Counsel and Company Secretary.

About Vesuvius plc

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology principally serving process industries operating in challenging high temperature conditions.

 

We develop innovative and customised solutions, often used in extremely demanding industrial environments, which enable our customers to make their manufacturing processes safer, more efficient and more sustainable.  These include flow control solutions, advanced refractories and other consumable products and increasingly, related technical services including data capture.

 

We have a worldwide presence. We serve our customers through a network of cost-efficient manufacturing plants located close to their own facilities, and embed our industry experts within their operations, who are all supported by our global technology centres.

 

Our core competitive strengths are our market and technology leadership, strong customer relationships, well established presence in developing markets and our global reach, all of which facilitate the expansion of our addressable markets.

 

Our ultimate goal is to create value for our customers, and to deliver sustainable, profitable growth for our shareholders giving a superior return on their investment whilst providing each of our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognised, developed and properly rewarded.

 

We think beyond today to create solutions that will shape the future for everyone.

 

 

Registered in England and Wales No. 8217766

LEI: 213800ORZ521W585SY02

www.vesuvius.com

 

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