Richard Fairman
CEA
Replay available
CVS Group plc (LSE: CVSG) Q4 2026 earnings conference call, held 2026-09-24. Replay captured from the company's public earnings webcast.

Meeting Overview The CBS Group Analysts presentation discussed the company's four-year financial results, highlighting growth in revenue and strategic acquisitions. The meeting also addressed the impact of market conditions and the company's plans for future growth, including new roles and acquisitions. Key Discussion Points - Announcement of four-year financial results showing a 5.9% revenue increase to £712.8 million. - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 5.1% to £141.5 million, with maintained margins despite inflation pressures. - Discussion of recent acquisitions in Australia and the first UK acquisition in some time. - Introduction of a new Chief Client Officer role to enhance client journey and marketing efforts. - Insights into the impact of the CMA process on the business and the veterinary industry. Decisions Made - No explicit decisions recorded. Action Items & Next Steps - [Unassigned] : Monitor the performance of the new Chief Client Officer role and its impact on client engagement...
CEA
Analyst, Berenberg
Analyst, Peel Hunt
Analyst, RBC
Chief Veterinary Officer
Analyst, Deutsche Bank
CFA
Speaker 1: Welcome to this live stream of the CBS Group Analysts presentation following the release of our four-year financial results early this morning. Speaker 1: I'm Richard Fehrman, CEA, and alongside me are Robin Alfonso, our CFA, Speaker 1: and Paul Higgs, our Chief Veterinary Officer. Speaker 1: The results we've announced this morning demonstrate another year of growth and strategic progress. Speaker 1: We deliver results in line with market expectations. Speaker 1: We've improved like-to-like revenue growth versus the prior year, Speaker 1: further strengthened the business, and we enhanced our platform for future growth. Speaker 1: Revenue increased by 5.9% Speaker 1: to 712.8 Speaker 1: million, Speaker 1: reflecting positive momentum across the business, with all 3 divisions driving growth. Speaker 1: And that was despite softer market conditions in the final 0.25 as a result of continued softer consumer confidence in the UK Speaker 1: and the exceptionally hot spells of weather at the end of May and again at the end of June. Speaker 1: Adjusted EBITDA increased by 5.1% Speaker 1: to £141.5 Speaker 1: million Speaker 1: with margins being maintained Speaker 1: despite Speaker 1: continued inflation pressures in the financial year. Speaker 1: Adjusted earnings per share increased by 6.9% Speaker 1: to 85.6 Speaker 1: pence, Speaker 1: benefiting from the improved financial performance Speaker 1: and also from the reduction in our average number of shares Speaker 1: following shares which were cancelled as a result of our share buyback program. Speaker 1: We further increased our presence in Australia, completing 6 acquisitions in the financial year, comprising 14 sites Speaker 1: for consideration of 43.3 Speaker 1: million pounds. Speaker 1: And since th...