**Summary**
Facilities by ADF plc, a leading provider of premium serviced production facilities to the UK film and high-end television (HETV) industry, released a trading update for the financial year ending 31 December 2025 (FY25). Key highlights include
1. **Performance in Line with Expectations**: FY25 results are expected to align with market forecasts, with revenues of ยฃ42.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of ยฃ10.0 million.
2. **Operational Growth**The Group expanded its activities beyond HETV and film, with notable projects like Netflixโs *The Witcher*, Disneyโs *Rivals*, and Appleโs *Slow Horses*. Location Oneโs Commercials division saw significant growth, including a prestigious Prada shoot, and Autotrak supported major Christmas events.
3. **Financial Metrics**Revenue and gross margin increased in the second half of FY25. Exceptional costs of approximately ยฃ1.7 million were incurred, primarily due to management changes, equipment disposals, and contingent consideration adjustments.
4. **Cash and Debt Position**As of 31 October 2025, unaudited cash balances were ยฃ1.7 million, with net debt at ยฃ13.8 million (up from ยฃ13.2 million in June 2025), primarily related to hire purchase contracts.
5. **Cost Efficiency Measures**Actions to reduce costs, including equipment decommissioning, property mergers, and limited headcount reductions, have been implemented.
6. **Leadership Updates**The recruitment process for a permanent CEO and CFO is advanced, with announcements expected soon.
7. **Outlook for FY26**The Board anticipates similar market activity levels in FY26, with efficiency improvements and integration efforts expected to drive cost savings and slightly improved results compared to FY25.
The announcement complies with UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR) and is now in the public domain.
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1. **Net Debt**: Increased from ยฃ13.2m on 30 June 2025 to ยฃ13.8m on 31 October 2025, reflecting a ยฃ0.6m (4.5%) rise. 2. **Cash Balances**: Unaudited cash balances were ยฃ1.7m as of 31 October 2025. No comparative figure was provided for 30 June 2025. 3. **FY25 Market Expectations**: Revenues of ยฃ42.6m and adjusted EBITDA of ยฃ10.0m. 4. **Exceptional Costs**: ยฃ1.7m in exceptional and one-off costs for FY25, primarily related to management changes, equipment disposals, and contingent consideration. This table provides a clear year-on-year comparison of the key financial metrics mentioned in the text.