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<p>IQE has announced that it will exceed current market expectations for both FY16 revenue and adjusted operating profit. This is primarily driven by strong growth in the photonics business, with a helping hand from sterling&rsquo;s weakness, and highlights the benefits of IQE&rsquo;s diversification strategy. We upgrade our FY16 and FY17 estimates, while maintaining a conservative stance and raise our valuation range from 40-45p to 45-49p.</p>

IQE has announced that it will exceed current market expectations for both FY16 revenue and adjusted operating profit. This is primarily driven by strong growth in the photonics business, with a helping hand from sterling&rsquo;s weakness, and highlights the benefits of IQE&rsquo;s diversification strategy. We upgrade our FY16 and FY17 estimates, while maintaining a conservative stance and raise our valuation range from 40-45p to 45-49p.

IQE plc

Photonics growth supports upgrades