**Summary**
Literacy Capital PLC (BOOK) released a portfolio update following the FY25 year-end, highlighting significant achievements and future plans. Key points include
1. **Successful Exits and Cash Inflows**Three major exits (Velociti, Wifinity, and Tyrefix) generated £81.2m in cash proceeds, a 39% premium to their combined carrying value. Q126 cash inflows will be the highest in BOOKs history, enabling full repayment of its revolving credit facility and moving the company into a net cash position.
2. **FY25 Performance**Despite softer trading in Q4 at RCI and Grayce, BOOK expects a modestly positive NAV return for FY25, with positive contributions from Red Sky Food Group, Tyrefix, Bright Ventures, and Trinitatum.
3. **Portfolio Developments**Red Sky Food Groups acquisition of Delenco Foods expanded its operations and revenue. Bolt-on M&A activity remains a priority for several portfolio companies in 2026.
4. **Shareholder Returns**BOOK completed its first capital distribution in November 2025, returning £6m via the B Share scheme. No further returns are expected until additional exits are completed.
5. **Corporate Updates**Deutsche Numis was appointed as the sole broker and financial adviser in November 2025, leading to reduced bid-offer spreads and improved trading volumes and share price. Marketing initiatives are planned for 2026 to increase shareholder interest and reduce the discount to NAV.
6. **Management Commentary**CEO Richard Pindar emphasized the success of recent disposals, the impact of fragile UK economic conditions on portfolio performance, and ongoing efforts to reduce the discount to NAV.
7. **Upcoming Events**BOOK’s management will present at the Master Investor Show on 25 April 2026 and provide a live update on 27 April 2026 following the Q1 2026 factsheet release.
BOOK remains committed to its charitable objective, having donated or reserved £12.4m for UK literacy charities since 2017. The company expects to publish its Q4 NAV and FY25 audited results in February and March 2026, respectively.