** UK-based manufacturer and distributor of radiators Stelrad Group SRAD.L's shares slump 11.5% to 147p
** Co says revenue for the 10 months ended October 31 are lower than prior year's levels as economic uncertainty suppresses volumes
** Says overall Repair, Maintenance, and Improvement and new build end-market activity subdued since the last half-year
** Expects FY25 adjusted operating profit within a range of 32 million pounds to 33 million pounds ($42.12 million to $43.44 million), ahead of 31.5 million pounds logged in FY24, helped by cost cuts and shift to higher margin products
** "While Stelrad expects contribution per radiator – the key measure of long-term value – to increase again this year, the weaker volume backdrop drives negative revisions to profits" - Peel Hunt
** YTD, SRAD stock has risen 7.11%
($1 = 0.7596 pounds)
(Reporting by Tuhina in Bengaluru)
((Tuhina@thomsonreuters.com))
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