Ricardo plc

Ricardo plc provides engineering, technical, environmental, and strategic consultancy services in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, China, rest of Asia, Australia, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Energy and Environment (EE), Rail, Automotive and Industrial (A&I), Defense, and Performance Products (PP). The EE segment provides industry-leading analysis, advice, and data to governments, public agencies, and private businesses. The Rail segment offers technical advice and engineering services, and accredited assurance services. The A&I segment engages in the provision of clean, efficient, integrated propulsion, and energy solutions in area of hybrid and electric systems, electrification, engines, driveline and transmissions, testing, and vehicle engineering for automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, off-highway and commercial, marine, motorcycle and light-personal transport, and rail markets. The Defense segment focuses on engineering services, software, and products that protect life and enhance the operation, maintenance, and support of complex systems, as well as offers various engineering programmes; and anti-lock braking system/electronic stability control systems. The PP segment manufactures and assembles niche high-quality components, prototypes, and complex products, including engines, transmissions, and other precision and performance-critical products; and provides software solutions for motorsport, automotive, aerospace, defense, and rail markets. It serves transport operators, manufacturers, energy companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Ricardo plc was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Shoreham-By-Sea, the United Kingdom.

Ricardo plc trades as RCDOF on OTC. The company is classified in Industrials / Consulting Services and reports in USD.

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Ricardo plc can be compared against peers such as Abengoa, S.A., Aida Engineering, Ltd., China Everbright Environment Group Limited, Dürr AG, K-Bro Linen Inc., Nok Airlines Public Company Limited.

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Company website: https://ricardo.com

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