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Pre-close Trading Update
AIREA plc reported resilient trading for the twelve months ended 31 December 2025, with group sales increasing by 1.0% to £21.44m, despite softer demand in the second half due to challenging market conditions. The UK and ROI saw a 2.3% sales growth, while international markets experienced a 4.0% decline. The company expects operating profit to be ahead of the prior year, supported by good cash generation and a strengthened balance sheet, notably from the £4.1m sale of an investment property. The new manufacturing facility is nearing completion, with no significant operational impact observed during its development. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n \n22 January 2026\n \nAIREA plc\n \n(\"AIREA\", the \"Group\" or the \"Company\")\n \nPre-close Trading Update\n \nResilient trading in a year of continued transformation\n \nAIREA plc (AIM: AIEA), the UK design-led specialist flooring company, supplying both the UK and international markets, today announces the following trading update for the twelve months ended 31 December 2025 (the 'Period').\n \nTrading update\nFollowing a strong performance in the first half of the year, the Group experienced softer demand in the second half, reflecting persistently challenging market conditions. Group sales for the Period were 1.0% ahead of the prior year, at £21.44m (2024: £21.23m) compared to 5.8% at the half year.\n \nThe UK and ROI delivered sales growth of 2.3% in the year, with the second half performance impacted by uncertainty relating to the UK government's November budget. Sales in the Group's international markets were 4.0% below the prior year, with performance continuing to be impacted by global geopolitical instability.\n \nThe Group's strategic hub in Dubai continues to generate interest and is developing into an important gateway for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the MEA region and India.\n \nThe Group has maintained its focus on cost management and expects operating profit for the Period to be ahead of the prior year. Cash generation was good, and the balance sheet continues to strengthen, with the Group completing the sale of its investment property for net proceeds of approximately £4.1m in October 2025.\n \nThe Group's new manufacturing facility is now in the final stages of inspection and commissioning. There has been no significant operational impact on the business whilst work on the facility has been ongoing.\n \nMartin Toogood, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of AIREA plc, commented:\n\"I am pleased to report a solid performance in the year despite the ongoing global economic and geopolitical challenges. The strong performance achieved in the first half did not continue into the second half, reflecting reduced confidence in the economic environment. \n \nNevertheless, the Group continued to make operational progress, and we look ahead with confidence and excitement to the commissioning of the Group's new manufacturing fa...