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FD Technologies H2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H2 2025 earnings summary3 Jun, 2025

Executive summary

  • Completed strategic repositioning by divesting MRP and First Derivative, focusing solely on KX.

  • Board unanimously recommended TA's cash offer for FD Technologies at £24.50 per share, valuing the company at £570m.

  • KX delivered strong execution and results ahead of expectations during a year of significant change.

  • Divested MRP and First Derivative, repaid all debt, and returned £120M to shareholders via a tender offer.

  • Positioned for growth in expanding markets, including AI, aerospace, defense, and industrial IoT.

Financial highlights

  • ACV bookings grew 33% year-over-year, adding £18.0m, mainly from financial services and high-tech manufacturing.

  • ARR reached £81.8m, up 13% year-over-year, in line with expectations.

  • Cash EBITDA loss improved to £(14.6)m from £(18.8)m in FY24, a 22% improvement.

  • Recurring license/software revenue grew 11% to £76m; services revenue declined 55-60%.

  • Gross margin improved to 84% from 78% year-over-year, driven by higher software revenue mix.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY26 ARR growth expected to be at least 20%.

  • Targeting positive Cash EBITDA in FY27.

  • Strong ACV bookings in FY25 provide a solid foundation for the current year.

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FD Technologies plc is a UK-based company that specializes in software and consulting services across various sectors including finance, technology, pharma, manufacturing, and energy. The company's offerings are organized into three primary segments: KX, First Derivative, and MRP. KX provides a real-time decision-making engine and time-series database for AI-driven business applications, First Derivative offers consulting services focused on digital transformation in capital markets, and MRP delivers enterprise-class predictive account-based marketing solutions through its MRP Prelytix platform. The company is headquartered in Newry, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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