**Summary of Tracsis PLC Final Results for the Year Ended 31 July 2025**
Tracsis PLC, a leading transport technology provider, announced its audited final results for the year ended 31 July 2025, highlighting improved performance in the second half of the year and continued growth in annual recurring revenue.
**Financial Highlights**
Revenue increased by 1% to £81.9 million, with like-for-like revenue up 3% excluding Transport Consultancy revenue no longer pursued.
Adjusted EBITDA remained broadly consistent at £12.6 million, with a margin of 15.4%.
Statutory operating profit rose by 4% to £1.0 million, and profit before tax increased by 60% to £1.6 million.
Basic earnings per share grew by 6% to 1.7p, and the final dividend per share was raised by 8% to 1.4p.
**Strategic Highlights**
Recurring revenue growth was strong, with Rail Technology & Services recurring licence revenue up 6% to £23.2 million and consumer-driven Pay-As-You-Go transactional revenue up 17% to £4.1 million.
Multi-year contract wins, such as the Tap Converter contract with Rail Delivery Group and the GeoIntelligence contract with the UK government, support future revenue growth.
The company made good progress in executing its strategy, including unifying Rail Technology & Services under one global leadership team and investing in a next-generation Operations & Planning software platform.
**Current Trading and Outlook**
Q1 trading was in line with expectations, and the Board expects to deliver adjusted EBITDA in line with market expectations for the full year.
The company is well-positioned to benefit from long-term structural trends, despite ongoing UK Rail market headwinds.
Focus remains on growing recurring software licence and consumer-driven transactional revenues, with continued international diversification.
**Management Overview**
Improved H2 trading performance, with adjusted EBITDA margin up to 19.2% in H2 FY25.
Growth in recurring revenue supported by multi-year contract wins and a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
North America operations are positioned for long-term growth, with a streamlined cost base and a positive industry outlook.
The company is laying the foundations for future growth through strategic investments and organizational transformations.
**Outlook**
UK rail market headwinds are expected to persist in FY26, but Tracsis is well-positioned with its recurring revenues, smart ticketing activities, and significant confirmed orderbook.
FY26 expectations remain unchanged, with performance expected to be in line with market expectations.
**Growth Strategy**
Tracsis aims to deliver sustainable long-term growth through four key vectors: Core Market Growth, Technology Investment, Extending Market Opportunity, and Inorganic Growth.
The company will focus on organic growth, disciplined M&A, and returning value to shareholders through a progressive dividend policy.
**Financial Overview**
Total Group revenue increased by 1% to £81.9 million, with like-for-like revenue up 3%.
Adjusted EBITDA remained consistent at £12.6 million, with a margin of 15.4%.
Profit before tax rose by 60% to £1.6 million, and basic earnings per share grew by 6% to 1.7p.
Cash generation remained healthy, with cash balances increasing by £3.6 million to £23.4 million.
**Dividend**
The Board recommended a final dividend of 1.4 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 2.6 pence per share.
**Board Changes**
David Frost replaced Chris Barnes as Chief Executive Officer and Board member on 1 August 2025.
In summary, Tracsis PLC demonstrated resilience and growth in FY25, with improved financial performance, strategic progress, and a positive outlook for the future. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on long-term trends in the transport technology sector, driven by its focus on recurring revenues, strategic investments, and disciplined capital allocation.
| Metric | 2025 (£m) | 2024 (£m) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 81.9 | 81.0 | +1% |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 12.6 | 12.8 | -1% |
| Adjusted EBITDA % | 15.4% | 15.7% | -39bps |
| Cash | 23.4 | 19.8 | +18% |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | 24.8p | 25.1p | -1% |
| Operating profit | 1.0 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Profit before tax | 1.6 | 1.0 | +60% |
| Basic earnings per share | 1.7p | 1.6p | +6% |
| Final dividend per share | 1.4p | 1.3p | +8% |
| Total dividend per share | 2.6p | 2.4p | +8% |
Debt: The company remains debt-free with significant cash reserves. Cash balances increased by £3.6m to £23.4m in 2025.
**Notes:** * The table compares key financial metrics between 2025 and 2024. * Debt information is not explicitly mentioned in the text, but it is stated that the company remains debt-free. * The percentage changes are taken directly from the text. * The table does not include all financial information from the text, but focuses on the most relevant metrics for a year-on-year comparison.