**Summary**
Big Technologies PLC, a leading provider of electronic monitoring solutions, released its full-year trading update for 2025 (FY 25) on January 27, 2026. The company reported strong performance, marginally exceeding market consensus for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Key financial highlights include
**Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)** Grew 12% to £52.4m in constant currency, driven by strong new business momentum, particularly in the Americas (25% growth).
**Revenue** Unaudited Group revenues were approximately £49.7m, with underlying constant currency growth of 9% after adjusting for the loss of the Colombia contract in H1 2024.
**Adjusted EBITDA** Approximately £24.6m, reflecting margin mix changes and investments in management strengthening, expected to be cost-neutral in future periods.
**Cash Position** Strong balance sheet with £93.4m in cash at year-end, which would have been £61.9m after accounting for the £31.5m settlement payment related to the Buddi Litigation.
Operationally, Big Technologies achieved significant milestones, including
Winning new contracts in southern Europe, Aruba, Lithuania, Latvia, Pierce County, and Prince Edward Island, positioning the company for growth in 2026.
Establishing a new organizational structure with regional leadership appointments and roles in product quality, regulatory, and marketing.
Launching the AlcoBreath product for breath alcohol measurement, certified in the USA and Europe.
Forming a partnership with Actall Corporation to integrate Buddis RF tag technology into the Actall HubSensTM RTLS platform.
CEO Ian Johnson highlighted the company’s resilience despite mid-2024 contract losses, praised regional teams for their strong performance, and expressed optimism for continued growth in 2026, supported by best-in-class technology, a loyal client base, and a robust balance sheet.
The update is based on unaudited management accounts, with all figures subject to further review. Big Technologies operates under the Buddi brand, delivering innovative electronic monitoring solutions for the criminal justice sector.
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