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James Cropper H2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Group revenue declined 4% year-over-year to £99.3m, with Advanced Materials up 3% and Paper & Packaging down 7% due to product mix changes.
Adjusted EBITDA was stable at £6.7m, while adjusted operating profit rose 32% to £2.6m, aided by lower depreciation.
Net debt reduced 17% to £12.9m, reflecting disciplined capital expenditure and strong working capital management.
New CEO David Stirling led a strategic review, resulting in a revised strategy focused on organic growth in Advanced Materials and profitability in Paper & Packaging.
No dividends will be paid through September 2026 to support strategic objectives.
Financial highlights
Adjusted profit before tax increased 77% to £1.3m year-over-year.
Exceptional non-cash impairment costs of £7.2m in Paper & Packaging led to a statutory loss before tax of £6.7m.
Net cash generated from operating activities rose 7% to £7.6m.
Basic and diluted loss per share increased 32% to -55.1p.
Outlook and guidance
Board expects significant growth in Adjusted EBITDA for FY26, with first quarter trading ahead of expectations.
Paper & Packaging is expected to achieve run-rate Adjusted EBITDA breakeven in the final quarter of FY26.
Advanced Materials is forecast to deliver high single-digit revenue growth in FY26, with investments focused on long-term growth.
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