**Summary**
Tooru PLC, an AIM-listed company focused on the branded health and wellness sector, released a trading and financing update alongside a directorate change announcement on December 29, 2025. The company highlights a year of progress and platform building, with significant achievements in retailer partnerships, brand development, and cost management. Key points include
1. **Retailer Wins**Secured partnerships with major retailers like TESCO and Co-op, with Pulsin bars expanding from 80 to 1,000 Co-op stores.
2. **Brand Progress**Juvela’s gluten-free brand OAF is performing well, with strong TESCO sales and ongoing discussions with other major supermarket chains.
3. **Operational Changes**Pulsin relocated manufacturing to a contract manufacturer, reducing costs and improving scalability, though temporary production disruptions impacted September and October revenues.
4. **Directorate Change**Matthew Peck stepped down from the Board to focus on Market Rocket, a non-core business being considered for divestment, to streamline Tooru’s focus on health and wellness brands.
5. **Refinancing**Completed a £3.9 million debt facility refinancing with Shawbrook Bank, extended to 2030, including an additional £500,000 for OAF brand development.
6. **Outlook**CEO Scott Livingston expressed confidence in Juvela and Pulsin’s growth prospects, emphasizing the Co-op expansion and OAF’s sales growth as indicators of progress.
The update underscores Tooru’s strategic focus on brand building, cost discipline, and financial flexibility to drive growth in 2026.
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 | Change/Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Facility (Shawbrook Bank) | Not specified | £3.9 million | Increased and extended to 2030; additional £500,000 advanced for OAF brand development. |
| Pulsin Revenue (September-October) | Not specified | Negatively impacted due to production disruption | Expected recovery in revenue going forward; positive EBITDA maintained. |
| Pulsin Distribution (Co-op Stores) | 80 stores | 1,000 stores | Significant expansion in distribution channels. |
| Juvela Sales (TESCO) | Not specified | Strong sales | Advanced discussions with other major supermarket chains for OAF brand listing. |
| Operational Costs (Pulsin & We Love Purely) | Not specified | Reduced due to co-location and contract manufacturing | Expected further reduction after combining operations. |
| Market Rocket Status | Part of Tooru Group | Exploring divestment; non-core business | Streamlining focus on health and wellness brands. |