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Fiscal Year 2026
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Revenue grew 7.4% to £582.7m, with strong cash generation and disciplined capital allocation despite weak UK footfall in H2. Adjusted PBT was £56m, and a £15m share buyback is planned for FY 2027. Digital and international expansion, including Funky Pigeon integration, remain key growth drivers.
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Revenue grew 5.9% year-over-year in H1 FY 2026, driven by robust store and partnership performance, while adjusted PBT declined due to accelerated investments. The Funky Pigeon acquisition strengthens digital strategy, with synergy benefits expected by FY 2028. Guidance for mid-single-digit sales and mid to high single-digit PBT growth remains unchanged.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Revenue and profit grew strongly in FY2025, driven by store expansion, international partnerships, and efficiency gains, with robust cash generation and a progressive dividend. Inflation was offset by the Simplify and Scale program, and guidance for FY2026 targets continued mid to high single-digit profit growth.
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Group revenue grew 5.9% year-over-year, driven by strong store and online performance, new partnerships, and disciplined cost management. Despite margin pressure from wage inflation, robust cash flow enabled the reinstatement of the interim dividend, and full-year guidance remains unchanged.