Pinewood Technologies Group PLC reported strong financial and operational progress for the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, with revenue up 29.8% to ยฃ40.5 million, driven by contributions from Seez AI, new customers, and cross-selling. Recurring revenue increased to ยฃ33.7 million, representing 83.2% of total revenue. Gross profit rose 23.0% to ยฃ34.7 million, with a gross profit margin of 85.7%. Underlying EBITDA grew 17.1% to ยฃ16.4 million, and underlying profit before tax increased 3.5% to ยฃ8.8 million. Cash at the end of the period surged to ยฃ34.1 million, up from ยฃ9.3 million in 2024, reflecting a March 2025 equity raise and strong operating cash flows. Operationally, the company achieved low net customer churn of 2.5%, advanced its North American rollout with system testing underway at Lithias US dealers, and made significant progress in integrating Seez AI products. Post-period updates included the acquisition of a Dutch reseller for ยฃ3.3 million and the commencement of the Pinewood.AI system rollout at Marshall Motor Group dealerships in the second half of 2026. The company reaffirmed its confidence in achieving FY26 expectations and its medium-term target of ยฃ58-62 million in underlying EBITDA by FY28.
| Metric | FY25 (ยฃm) | FY24 (ยฃm) | % Change |
|---|
| Revenue | 40.5 | 31.2 | 29.8% |
| Gross Profit | 34.7 | 28.2 | 23.0% |
| Underlying EBITDA | 16.4 | 14.0 | 17.1% |
| Underlying Profit Before Tax | 8.8 | 8.5 | 3.5% |
| Underlying Operating Profit | 8.3 | 8.4 | (1.2%) |
| Cash at 31 December | 34.1 | 9.3 | 266.7% |
| Total Debt (Lease Liabilities) | 1.3 | 1.4 | (7.1%) |
### Key Observations:
1. **Revenue and Profit Growth**: Revenue increased by 29.8%, driven by contributions from Seez AI, new customers, and cross-selling. Gross profit grew by 23.0%, though the gross margin rate decreased to 85.7% due to the Seez AI acquisition.
2. **EBITDA and Profit Before Tax**: Underlying EBITDA rose by 17.1%, while underlying profit before tax increased modestly by 3.5%.
3. **Cash Position**: Cash increased significantly by 266.7% to ยฃ34.1m, reflecting the March 2025 equity raise and strong operating cash flows.
4. **Debt**: Total debt (lease liabilities) decreased slightly from ยฃ1.4m to ยฃ1.3m, indicating stable debt management.