Juergen Koke
Genus CEO
Replay available
Genus plc (LSE: GNS) Q4 2026 earnings conference call, held 2026-09-10. Replay captured from the company's public earnings webcast.

Meeting Overview The meeting presented the financial results for Genus for FY26, highlighting significant growth in profits, cash flow, and strategic advancements, including the formation of a joint venture in China and the commercialization of new technology in Latin America. The discussion also covered the company's strong balance sheet and plans for capital allocation. Key Discussion Points - Overview of Genus and its value proposition in improving farmer productivity while reducing environmental impact. - Financial highlights for FY26, including a 35% increase in adjusted profit before tax and earnings per share. - Generation of £62 million in free cash flow, significantly higher than the previous year. - Approval and commercialization of novel PRP technology in several Latin American countries. - Formation of the PORSIGN joint venture in China, enhancing growth opportunities. - Announcement of a £60 million share buyback program and a 10% increase in the full-year dividend. - D...
Genus CEO
Genus CFO
Speaker 1: Okay, good morning everybody. It is 09:00, Speaker 1: so Speaker 1: let's get started. Speaker 1: Welcome to our presentation Speaker 1: of the Genus FY26 Speaker 1: results. Speaker 1: My name is Juergen Koke Speaker 1: and I am Genus CEO. Speaker 1: I'm joined by Andy Russell, Genus CFO, Speaker 1: and together we'll be taking you through our excellent results for FY26. Speaker 1: This is the usual disclaimer. Speaker 1: I'd encourage you to read it separately. Speaker 1: Let me start with a brief overview of Genus and the key highlights from the year. I'll then hand over to Andy, Speaker 1: who will take you through the financial results in more detail, Speaker 1: before I return to take you through our strategic progress. Speaker 1: Before turning to the results, this is a slide Speaker 1: as a brief reminder of what Genus does and the value we create for our customers Speaker 1: and for society. Speaker 1: The key takeaway is that our products improve farmer productivity Speaker 1: and profitability, Speaker 1: while simultaneously Speaker 1: reducing the environmental impact Speaker 1: of animal protein production. Speaker 1: Turning now to the key highlights, Speaker 1: FY26 Speaker 1: was a year of excellent progress across the group. Speaker 1: From a financial point of view, adjusted profit before tax and adjusted earnings per share both Speaker 1: increased by 35%. Speaker 1: We also generated £62 Speaker 1: million of free cash flow, Speaker 1: substantially ahead of prior year. Speaker 1: In relation to our novel PRP technology, Speaker 1: in the year we secured approvals Speaker 1: or favourable determinations Speaker 1: in Argentina, Speaker 1: Canada, Speaker 1: Uruguay Speaker 1: and Peru. Speaker 1: We are also now beginning the process o...