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RWS H1 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Organic constant currency revenue grew 1.4% to £344.3m, with three of four divisions expanding and 94% repeat services revenue.
The business is reorganized into three divisions—Generate, Transform, and Protect—with a technology-first strategy and new leadership appointments.
AI and automation are central to operations, now accounting for 26% of group revenues, with a focus on product innovation and operational efficiency.
Strategic transformation includes Papercup IP acquisition, rebranding, and key hires to support growth.
Interim dividend maintained at 2.45p per share, reflecting confidence in future prospects.
Financial highlights
Revenue reached £344.3m (+1.4% OCC), but reported revenue declined 2% year-over-year.
Gross margin declined 240bps to 43.3%, mainly due to business mix, Regulated Industries, and AI investment.
Adjusted EBITDA was £38.1m (down 41% YoY); adjusted PBT was £18.0m (down 61% YoY); adjusted basic EPS was 3.6p (down 60%).
CapEx was 3.4% of revenue, down from 6.4% in FY24; net debt at £27m as of March 2025.
Cash generated from operations was £46.3m; free cash flow improved to £22.9m; cash conversion rose to 171%.
Outlook and guidance
Modest organic constant currency growth and slight gross margin improvement expected in H2, with full-year adjusted PBT guidance of £60m–£70m.
Regulated Industries remains a drag, but client ramp-up issues are being addressed.
Medium-term guidance and new KPIs to be set out at FY25 results in December.
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