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S4 Capital H1 2025 (U.S.) earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Net revenue for H1 2025 declined 12.7% reported and 10% like-for-like, driven by macroeconomic volatility and tech clients prioritizing AI CapEx over marketing spend.
Operational EBITDA was £20.8 million (6.3% margin), down 30.9% reported, with adjusted EPS at 0.2p, down from 1.2p year-over-year.
Free cash flow improved to £16 million from £3.1 million in H1 2024, reducing net debt to £145.9 million from £182.9 million.
Cost reduction initiatives and organizational restructuring are underway to align personnel costs with industry averages and support future growth.
AI-driven transformation and major new business wins (General Motors, Amazon, T-Mobile, PIF, major FMCG) are expected to drive stronger H2 performance.
Financial highlights
Revenue for H1 2025 was £360.4 million, down 11.9% like-for-like and 14.7% reported.
Operational EBITDA margin declined by 170-190bps year-over-year to 6.3%.
Personnel and operating expenses reduced by 11.2% year-over-year; workforce down 4% since December 2024.
Adjusted operating profit was £16.4 million, down from £24.8 million prior year.
Free cash flow of £16 million in H1 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2025 like-for-like net revenue expected to decline by mid-single digits.
Operational EBITDA for 2025 targeted to be broadly similar to 2024, with stronger H2 performance anticipated.
Net debt forecasted to end 2025 between £100-140 million; capital returns to shareholders planned if net debt falls below £100 million.
Effective tax rate expected at 30%-32%.
Board may approve an enhanced final dividend for 2025 if H2 targets are met.
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