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Nichols H1 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2025 earnings summary4 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue grew 1.8% to £85.5m, led by UK Packaged and Africa, with innovation and ERP system launch supporting business transformation.

  • Adjusted operating profit rose 4.1% to £13.6m, with margin improvement to 15.9%.

  • Strong cash generation with free cash flow of £14.2m and net cash of £61.6m, supporting investment and dividends.

  • Diversified business model and robust cash position underpin performance.

  • Full-year adjusted PBT forecast remains in line with market expectations (£33.1m), with H2 acceleration expected.

Financial highlights

  • Group revenue up 1.8% to £85.5m; like-for-like revenue up 3.7%.

  • Adjusted operating profit up 4.1% to £13.6m; adjusted EBITDA at £14.3m (+1.1%).

  • Adjusted PBT reached £14.6m (+0.8%); adjusted EPS at 29.90p (+0.1%).

  • Free cash flow improved to £14.2m from £9.0m; net cash at £61.6m.

  • Interim dividend per share increased to 15.0p, maintaining a two times cover policy.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year adjusted PBT expected to be in line with market expectations at £33.1m.

  • H2 focus on innovation, marketing, and international expansion, including new product launches.

  • Production to move back into the USA to mitigate tariffs; further expansion in Africa and Asia.

  • Medium-term targets reaffirmed: turnover of £225m, PBT margin of 20%, and PBT of £45m.

  • Strategic priorities: accelerate packaged growth, drive Out of Home value, and operational efficiencies.

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Nichols plc is a UK-based international soft drinks company known for its diverse portfolio of beverage brands. The company operates primarily in the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed, and leisure industries across the UK, Middle East, Africa, and other international markets. Nichols plc's product offerings span both still and carbonated categories, including well-known brands like Vimto, SLUSH PUPPiE, Starslush, Levi Roots, and Sunkist. These products are distributed through various channels, including grocery stores, wholesalers, and convenience stores, as well as out-of-home venues like cinemas and theme parks. Nichols plc is headquartered in Newton-le-Willows, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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