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SDI Group H1 2026 earnings summary

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H1 2026 earnings summary3 Dec, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved 10.1% revenue growth in H1 FY26 to £34.0m, with 3.2% organic and 6.9% acquisition-driven growth.

  • Expanded management team with two divisional directors to enhance operational focus and support growth.

  • Completed the acquisition of Severn Thermal Solutions, enhancing capabilities and expanding the customer base.

  • Maintained a diversified portfolio across 17 businesses and 19 global locations, focusing on high-growth scientific niche markets.

  • Business model remains resilient amid global uncertainties, balancing organic expansion with earnings-enhancing acquisitions.

Financial highlights

  • Revenue rose 10.1% year-over-year to £34.0m for H1 FY26; FY26 guidance around £75.2m.

  • Adjusted operating profit increased 17.7% to £4.6m; adjusted profit before tax up 21.7% to £3.8m.

  • Gross profit margin improved to 66.3% (materials only); adjusted operating margin rose to 13.5%.

  • Net debt increased to £18.0m, mainly due to the Severn Thermal acquisition; net debt:EBITDA at ~1.3x.

  • Cash generated from operations was £4.2m, down from £4.7m, due to inventory build-up.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY26 expected to be in line with market expectations, with a second-half profit weighting due to contract timings.

  • Strategy remains focused on organic growth, synergies, operational excellence, and high-quality acquisitions.

  • Long-term organic growth target remains 5%-8%.

  • Robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities and capacity to execute further deals.

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SDI Group plc designs and manufactures scientific and technology products for imaging, sensing, and control applications. The company operates a portfolio of businesses serving life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with specialized instruments and equipment. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE.

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