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MACF 06:01
Macfarlane Group PLC
Annual Results 2025
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Macfarlane Group PLC, a UK-based packaging company, reported its annual results for 2025, highlighting a challenging year with mixed financial performance. Here’s a summary of the key points
### **Financial Highlights**
**Revenue Growth**Group revenue increased by 11% to £300.8 million, driven by strong performance in Manufacturing Operations, particularly from the Polyformes acquisition.
**Profit Decline**Operating profit fell by 47% to £12.5 million, and profit before tax dropped by 61% to £8.05 million, primarily due to economic headwinds, increased operating costs, and the impact of the Pitreavie incident.
**Adjusted Metrics**Adjusted operating profit decreased by 28% to £19.7 million, and adjusted profit before tax fell by 38% to £15.57 million.
**Dividend**The Board maintained the final dividend at 2.70p per share, with a total dividend for 2025 of 3.66p per share.
### **Segment Performance**
**Packaging Distribution**Revenue grew marginally to £229.2 million, but adjusted operating profit declined significantly to £11.4 million due to weaker demand, competitive pressures, and increased costs.
**Manufacturing Operations**Revenue surged by 65% to £78.5 million, with adjusted operating profit rising to £8.3 million, driven by the Polyformes acquisition and strong demand in defense, space, and aerospace sectors.
**Pitreavie**Acquired in January 2025, Pitreavie underperformed due to a tragic incident at its facility, resulting in an adjusted operating loss of £0.2 million.
### **Cash Flow and Debt**
**Net Cash Inflow**Operating activities generated £24.8 million in cash, reflecting effective working capital management.
**Net Bank Debt**Increased to £16.2 million due to acquisitions, share buybacks, dividends, and capital expenditure.
**Bank Facility**The Group operates within a £40 million bank facility, extended to November 2028 with an option to extend further.
### **Pension Scheme**
A non-recurring charge of £1.9 million was accrued to address historic equalization of pensions, reducing the pension scheme surplus to £6.0 million.
### **Sustainability**
The Group reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and is committed to electrifying its delivery fleet and expanding renewable energy use.
### **Outlook**
**Challenging Market**Management expects markets to remain challenging in 2026, with a focus on improving Packaging Distribution, recovering Pitreavie, and growing Manufacturing Operations.
**Key Priorities**Include new business development in industrial markets, operational efficiency, cost savings, and refining the sourcing model.
**Investment**£1.2 million investment in Pitreavie to restore full operational capacity by Q2 2026.
### **Risks and Uncertainties**
**Economic Environment**Uncertain economic conditions and weakened demand impact performance.
**Health and Safety**Elevated risk following the Pitreavie incident, with initiatives to strengthen safety culture.
**Supply Chain**Inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions remain challenges.
### **Viability Statement**
The Board is confident in the Group’s ability to continue operations and meet liabilities, even under a severe but plausible downside scenario, supported by mitigating actions and a robust financial model.
### **Conclusion**
Macfarlane Group faced a difficult year in 2025, with revenue growth offset by profit declines due to external challenges and the Pitreavie incident. The Group remains focused on strategic priorities to improve performance and sustainability, with a cautious but optimistic outlook for 2026.
MACF 06:02
Macfarlane Group PLC
Notice of Results & Investor Presentation
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MACF 06:01
Macfarlane Group PLC
Annual Results 2025
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Macfarlane Group PLC, a UK-based packaging company, reported its annual results for 2025, highlighting a challenging year with mixed financial performance. Here’s a summary of the key points
### **Financial Highlights**
**Revenue Growth**Group revenue increased by 11% to £300.8 million, driven by strong performance in Manufacturing Operations, particularly from the Polyformes acquisition.
**Profit Decline**Operating profit fell by 47% to £12.5 million, and profit before tax dropped by 61% to £8.05 million, primarily due to economic headwinds, increased operating costs, and the impact of the Pitreavie incident.
**Adjusted Metrics**Adjusted operating profit decreased by 28% to £19.7 million, and adjusted profit before tax fell by 38% to £15.57 million.
**Dividend**The Board maintained the final dividend at 2.70p per share, with a total dividend for 2025 of 3.66p per share.
### **Segment Performance**
**Packaging Distribution**Revenue grew marginally to £229.2 million, but adjusted operating profit declined significantly to £11.4 million due to weaker demand, competitive pressures, and increased costs.
**Manufacturing Operations**Revenue surged by 65% to £78.5 million, with adjusted operating profit rising to £8.3 million, driven by the Polyformes acquisition and strong demand in defense, space, and aerospace sectors.
**Pitreavie**Acquired in January 2025, Pitreavie underperformed due to a tragic incident at its facility, resulting in an adjusted operating loss of £0.2 million.
### **Cash Flow and Debt**
**Net Cash Inflow**Operating activities generated £24.8 million in cash, reflecting effective working capital management.
**Net Bank Debt**Increased to £16.2 million due to acquisitions, share buybacks, dividends, and capital expenditure.
**Bank Facility**The Group operates within a £40 million bank facility, extended to November 2028 with an option to extend further.
### **Pension Scheme**
A non-recurring charge of £1.9 million was accrued to address historic equalization of pensions, reducing the pension scheme surplus to £6.0 million.
### **Sustainability**
The Group reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and is committed to electrifying its delivery fleet and expanding renewable energy use.
### **Outlook**
**Challenging Market**Management expects markets to remain challenging in 2026, with a focus on improving Packaging Distribution, recovering Pitreavie, and growing Manufacturing Operations.
**Key Priorities**Include new business development in industrial markets, operational efficiency, cost savings, and refining the sourcing model.
**Investment**£1.2 million investment in Pitreavie to restore full operational capacity by Q2 2026.
### **Risks and Uncertainties**
**Economic Environment**Uncertain economic conditions and weakened demand impact performance.
**Health and Safety**Elevated risk following the Pitreavie incident, with initiatives to strengthen safety culture.
**Supply Chain**Inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions remain challenges.
### **Viability Statement**
The Board is confident in the Group’s ability to continue operations and meet liabilities, even under a severe but plausible downside scenario, supported by mitigating actions and a robust financial model.
### **Conclusion**
Macfarlane Group faced a difficult year in 2025, with revenue growth offset by profit declines due to external challenges and the Pitreavie incident. The Group remains focused on strategic priorities to improve performance and sustainability, with a cautious but optimistic outlook for 2026.
MACF 06:01
Macfarlane Group PLC
Transaction in Own Shares
MACF 10:03
Macfarlane Group PLC
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MACF 06:01
Macfarlane Group PLC
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MACF 06:02
Macfarlane Group PLC
Notice of Results & Investor Presentation
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Macfarlane Group PLC
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MACF 06:01
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Market Cap
110798944
Enterprise Value
203746370
Public Float
97.12
Broker Target
91
Shares Out
156054851
Long Interest
100
Short Interest
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Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB0005518872
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
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General Industrials
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Ex Divi
2026-05-14
Earnings Date
2026-02-25
Net Debt
123899000.0
Cash
14383000.0
EPS
0.04
Net Income
6316000.0
Revenue
300810000.0
Enterprise Value
203746370
Trailing PE
17.75
Forward PE
14.7275
Price Sales TTM
0.3683
Price Book MRQ
0.9022
EV Revenue
0.6109
EV EBITDA
5.9109

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Institutions
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