Oxford Instruments plc reiterated it's sales guidance for the year of 2014. The company reported that there was a strong trading performance in the last quarter. The integration of Andor Technology is proceeding to plan and has aided the results; however this has been offset by the strength of sterling against main trading currencies.

As a result the company reiterated the guidance given in it's February IMS that the company expects performance for the year to be in-line with the prior year.