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Animalcare Group H2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2025 earnings summary6 May, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved 20% revenue growth to £89.1m, driven by Randlab acquisition and organic growth of 1.7% at AER (0.7% at CER).
Underlying EBITDA rose 52.6% to £17.7m, with margin up 500bps to 20.6%.
Net debt at £9.1m (excluding leases), leverage at 0.7x underlying EBITDA.
No final dividend proposed due to recommended acquisition by Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.
Randlab integration exceeded expectations, boosting Equine revenue share from 10% to 24%.
Financial highlights
Revenue: £89.1m (+20.0% year-over-year).
Underlying EBITDA: £17.7m (+52.6% year-over-year).
Gross margin: 58.8% (up from 55.6%).
Underlying EPS: 15.7p (+44.0% year-over-year).
Underlying cash conversion: 79.7%.
Net debt: £9.1m (excluding leases), leverage 0.7x.
Outlook and guidance
Board remains confident in standalone prospects but supports acquisition as best outcome for stakeholders.
Ambitious targets set at March 2026 capital markets event; delivery requires sustained investment.
R&D investment to increase to c.5% of revenue in 2026.
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Animalcare Group plc is a UK-based veterinary pharmaceutical company. It develops, manufactures, and markets products for companion animals and livestock, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and diagnostics. The company operates across Europe, serving veterinarians and animal health professionals through a network of distributors and direct sales. The company is headquartered in York, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE.