AIREA PLC, a UK design-led specialist flooring company, reported its final results for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting resilient trading despite global economic and geopolitical challenges. Key financial highlights include a 1.0% increase in full-year revenue to ยฃ21.45 million, a 32.0% rise in operating profit to ยฃ0.9 million, and a 66.7% increase in the final dividend to 1.00p per share. The company also made significant progress in its business transformation, including strategic investments in manufacturing capabilities and the launch of new sustainable products. Despite a slowdown in the second half of the year, AIREA remains confident in its long-term growth strategy, supported by its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The company is nearing completion of its new manufacturing facility, which is expected to enhance its competitive position and support future growth.
| Financial Metric | 2025 (ยฃ000) | 2024 (ยฃ000) | Change (ยฃ000) | Change (%) |
|---|
| Revenue | 21,447 | 21,234 | 213 | 1.0% |
| Operating Profit | 916 | 693 | 223 | 32.2% |
| EBITDA | 1,700 | 1,100 | 600 | 54.5% |
| Cash Generated from Operations | 2,242 | 272 | 1,970 | 724.3% |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,012 | 2,063 | (51) | -2.5% |
| Pension Deficit | 3,027 | 4,007 | (980) | -24.5% |
| Total Debt (Loans and Borrowings) | 498 | 904 | (406) | -44.9% |
### Notes:
1. **Revenue**: Increased by 1.0% year-on-year, reflecting resilient trading despite global challenges.
2. **Operating Profit**: Increased by 32.2% due to improved product mix and cost control.
3. **EBITDA**: Increased by 54.5%, driven by operational efficiency and cost management.
4. **Cash Generated from Operations**: Significantly increased by 724.3%, primarily due to improved working capital management.
5. **Cash and Cash Equivalents**: Decreased slightly by 2.5%, despite strong cash generation, due to capital expenditures and dividend payments.
6. **Pension Deficit**: Reduced by 24.5% due to contributions and a revised investment strategy.
7. **Total Debt**: Decreased by 44.9% as all bank debt was settled following the divestment of the investment property.