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Pinewood Technologies Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary30 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved strong strategic and operational progress in H1 2026, with continued growth and momentum in North America; first US Lithia dealer go-lives expected in Q4 2026.
Announced and received shareholder approval for acquisition by Ridgeview Partners, expected to complete in October 2026, pending court sanction.
Enhanced platform capabilities with integration of Seez AI products and launch of new AI-driven offerings.
Key priorities included North American product development, system implementations with Lookers, Marshall Motor Group, and Porsche Japan, and expanding product suite sales.
Negative customer churn in H1 2026, indicating increased usage and high retention from existing customers.
Financial highlights
Underlying revenue grew 18.4% year-over-year to £23.2m, driven by new customers, upsells, and Seez acquisition.
Underlying gross profit rose 16.5% to £19.8m; gross margin rate at 85.3%, slightly down due to Seez's lower margins.
Underlying EBITDA increased 11.4% to £8.8m (margin 37.9%); recurring revenue at 84.5%.
Cash at period end was £23.9m, with a net decrease of £10.4m, reflecting increased North American investment.
Non-underlying items included £9.1m North American admin expenses, £4m amortisation, and £2.8m net fair value gain on Lookers' warrants.
Outlook and guidance
On track to begin North American rollout with Lithia in Q4 2026, with significant growth ambitions in the U.S. and Canada.
Board expects FY26 underlying EBITDA to be in line with previous guidance (£21m) and reaffirms FY28 target of £62m.
Continued rollout with Lookers in the U.K. to conclude in H1 2027; Marshall Motor Group rollout to start imminently.
Ridgeview Partners acquisition expected to accelerate growth, especially in North America, with new investment and expertise.
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Pinewood Technologies Group PLC (formerly Pendragon PLC) is an automotive retailer that operates in the United Kingdom. It sells new and used cars through its franchised dealerships under the brands of Vauxhall, Opel, Chevrolet, and Suzuki. The company also provides property services to its dealers including the lease of car showrooms and other retail space; cleaning, maintenance and repair of real estate assets; management services to dealers; administrative support to operations through its software platform; and other services. Its third-party software products are primarily used for sales forecasting, stock management and provisioning of parts by retailers, but also offers other complementary technology solutions. Pendragon PLC was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Nottingham, the United Kingdom.