Hollywood Bowl Group (BOWL) Trading Update summary

Financial performance

• Achieved record revenues of £250.8m, an 8.9% increase from the previous year.

• UK revenue rose 6.4% to £212.4m, while Canada revenue grew 32.8% (constant currency) to CAD 70.0m (£38.4m).

• Group like-for-like revenue increased by 0.6% overall, with UK LFL up 1.1% and Canada LFL up 3.2% (constant currency).

• EBITDA is expected to be in line with market expectations.

• Ended the year with a net cash position of £15.2m and an undrawn £25m revolving credit facility.

Strategic and operational progress

• Opened 5 new centres in the UK and 2 in Canada, with 5 UK and 7 Canada refurbishments completed.

• Total portfolio now stands at 77 UK and 15 Canada centres.

• Invested £37m in estate expansion and enhancements, and completed a £15m share buyback.

• Strong pipeline for new centres, aiming for 130 centres by 2035.

• Confident outlook for continued growth in FY2026 and beyond.

Customer and operational highlights

• Focused on customer-led strategy and differentiated business model, driving record customer feedback.

• Increased dwell time and high-quality customer experiences reported.

• Ongoing investment in digital technology and service standards to enhance customer experience.