FY26 Trading Update

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14 May 2026   Watches of Switzerland Group PLC FY26 Trading Update for the 53 weeks to 3 May 2026   Record Group revenue in FY26, driven by US FY27 growth outlook underpinned by sales momentum and improving profitability     Brian Duffy, Chief Executive Officer, said:   "FY26 marks another year of record revenue performance, up 13% in constant currency 1 to £1.8 billion, with growth accelerating across the business and strong underlying momentum as we continue to scale. FY26 Adjusted EBIT is expected to be £152 - £155 million, ahead of previous guidance. I would like to thank my colleagues for their continued commitment to delivering exceptional client service, which remains central to our success.    "The US continues to be the primary engine of growth, with revenue up 24% in constant currency to $1.24 billion and now accounts for over half of Group sales. This is a major milestone in the world's largest and fastest growing luxury watch market, achieved in just over eight years from entering the US. In the UK, performance has improved despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop, with resilient demand for luxury watches and jewellery.   "Looking ahead, we enter FY27 with confidence and strong momentum, supported by the strength of our differentiated model, our leading market position, and the enduring demand across the luxury categories in which we operate. Our growth pillars across the Group provide a clear runway for further progress, and with a strong pipeline of showroom projects in both the UK and US, alongside the recently acquired Deutsch & Deutsch locations, we are well positioned to build further on our success."   FY26 trading update   ·      Full year Group revenue of £1,828 million, +13% vs prior year in constant currency (+11% reported) o  Excluding the FY26 53 rd week, Group revenue was +11% in constant currency (+8% reported) ·      Demand for our key luxury brands, particularly products on Registration of Interest lists, remains strong, outstripping supply in both the US and UK markets o  Luxury watch revenue +13% in constant currency o  Luxury jewellery revenue +18% in constant currency ·      US revenue +24% in constant currency (+18% reported) vs prior year and now accounts for more than half of the Group revenue and profit o  US retail revenue +25% in constant currency with broad-based, consistent sales growth across categories, brands, price points and regions o  Roberto Coin wholesale division performed strongly at +22% in constant currency ·      UK revenue +5% vs prior year, with sequential improvement in H2 FY26 o  Strength across luxury watches and pre-owned with improving momentum in luxury jewellery in the second half of the year ·      FY26 Adjusted EBIT 2 expected to be £152 - £155 million, ahead of previous guidance reflecting the improved sales performance ·      FY26 Net debt 3 at £57 million, following the acquisition of Deutsch & Deutsch   Strategic progress - continued progression on our growth pillars   ·      Acquisitions o  Inorganic growth through acquisition of Deutsch & Deutsch, comprising four Rolex-anchored showrooms in Texas.  Revenue from acquisition date was £16 million ·      Luxury branded jewellery o  Roberto Coin has performed strongly in both retail and wholesale § Sales within Mayors network more than doubled following upgraded shop-in-shop presentation § Opened three Roberto Coin mono-brand boutiques in the US; in New York, Las Vegas and Miami ·      Showroom investment o  £67 million of expansionary capex invested into developing our portfolio.  Key showroom projects included: § New Watches of Switzerland, Minneapolis § Expansions/relocations of 12 showrooms across the US and UK markets § New Mappin & Webb luxury jewellery boutique, Manchester § New Audemars Piguet House, Manchester operating as a joint venture ·      Pre-owned o  Group pre-owned sales grew 22% vs prior year o  Continued the roll-out of Rolex Certified Pre-Owned in the UK portfolio, with further expansion within the UK planned ·      Ecommerce o  Group ecommerce revenue +21% vs prior year in constant currency, with growth in the established UK market and high levels of growth in the US following investment in infrastructure o  Launched the upgraded Hodinkee app to drive client loyalty and ability to purchase direct from Watches of Switzerland online   Outlook   FY27 guidance reflects current visibility of supply, pricing and margin from key brands and confirmed showroom refurbishments, openings and closures, and excludes uncommitted capital projects and acquisitions.   The Group is mindful of the geopolitical environment and will continue to closely monitor the situation and any wider impact on global consumer sentiment, but has minimal direct exposure to the Middle East, or tourist consumers.   The Group provides the following FY27 52 week guidance on an organic pre-IFRS 16 basis:   o  Revenue: 5 - 10% at constant currency o  Adjusted EBIT margin % 4 : 40 - 80bps expansion from FY26 o  Capex: £60 - £70 million o  Free cash flow conversion 5 : c.70% The equivalent guidance on an IFRS 16 basis is: o  Adjusted EBIT margin %: 40 - 80bps expansion from FY26 The Group is exposed to movements in the £/$ exchange rate when translating the results of its US operations into Sterling. The actual average exchange rate for FY26 was $1.34.   The Group plans to announce FY26 results on 14 July 2026 alongside a broader update on our growth strategy.   FY26 Revenue Performance by Geography   FY26 FY25 FY26 vs FY25     (£ million) 53 weeks to 3 May 2026 52 weeks to 27 Apr 2025 (Restated) 6 Reported YoY %     Constant currency YoY % UK 901 861 +5% +5% Europe - 5 - - UK & Europe total 901 866 +4% +4% US retail 811 681 +19% +25% US Roberto Coin wholesale 126 110 +16% +22% Intercompany eliminations (10) (5) - - US total 927 786 +18% +24% Group Revenue 1,828 1,652 +11% +13%   FY26 Revenue Performance by Category   FY26 FY25 FY26 v FY25     (£ million) 53 weeks to 3 May 2026 52 weeks to 27 Apr 2025 (Restated) 7 Reported YoY %   Constant currency YoY % Luxury watches 1,500 1,365 +10% +13% Luxury jewellery 240 211 +14% +18% Services/other 88 76 +15% +17% Group Revenue 1,828 1,652 +11% +13%   FY26 Revenue by Period   H1 FY26 H2 FY26     (£ million) 26 weeks to 26 Oct 2025 Reported YoY% Constant currency YoY% 27 weeks to 3 May 2026 Reported YoY% Constant currency YoY% UK 436 +2% +2% 465 +7% +7% Europe - - - - - - UK & Europe total 436 +2% +2% 465 +6% +6% US retail 355 +16% +21% 456 +21% +28% US Roberto Coin wholesale 56 +12% +16% 70 +19% +25% Intercompany eliminations (2) - - (8) - - US total 409 +15% +20% 518 +21% +27% Group Revenue 845 +8% +10% 983 +14% +17%     The financial information contained herein is unaudited Ecommerce revenue are sales which are transacted online Certain financial data within this announcement has been rounded. Growth rates are calculated on unrounded numbers   1 Constant currency give results for the period had the exchange rates remained constant from the comparative period 2 Adjusted EBIT is operating profit before exceptional items and IFRS 16 3 Net debt is total borrowings (excluding capitalised transaction costs) less cash and cash equivalents and excludes IFRS 16 lease liabilities 4 Adjusted EBIT margin % is Adjusted EBIT divided by revenue shown as a percentage 5 Free cash flow conversion is cash flow shown on a pre-IFRS 16 basis excluding expansionary capex, acquisitions of subsidiaries, exceptional items, financing activities and the purchase of own shares divided by Adjusted EBITDA.  Adjusted EBITDA is Adjusted EBIT before depreciation and amortisation 6 In FY26 disclosures have been presented to show all US direct-to-consumer sales, including ecommerce, within the US retail segment.  FY25 comparatives have been re-presented to allow for comparison 7 In FY26 the Group has reclassified the sales of certain watch brands from Services/other into Luxury watches. FY25 comparatives have been re-presented to allow for comparison   FY26 Trading Update Conference Call   A conference call for analysts and investors will be held at 8.30am (UK time) today. To join the call, please use the following details:   Webcast details : https://brrmedia.news/WOSG_Q4_2026   Conference call dial-in details : United Kingdom: +44 (0) 33 0551 0200 United Kingdom (Toll-Free): 0808 109 0700 United States: +1 786 697 3501 United States (Toll-Free): 866 580 3963 Password: Watches of Switzerland Q4   Contacts The Watches of Switzerland Group   Anders Romberg, CFO +44 (0) 207 317 4600 Caroline Browne, Group Finance and Investor Relations Director +44 (0) 116 281 7420 [email protected]       Headland   Lucy Legh / Rob Walker / Scarlett Hateley +44 (0) 203 805 4822 [email protected]     About the Watches of Switzerland Group   The Watches of Switzerland Group is the UK's largest luxury watch retailer, operating in the UK and US comprising eight prestigious brands; Watches of Switzerland (UK and US), Mappin & Webb (UK), Goldsmiths (UK), Mayors (US), Betteridge (US), Deutsch & Deutsch (US), Analog:Shift (US) and Hodinkee (US), with a complementary jewellery offering. The Group also owns the exclusive distribution rights for Roberto Coin in the US, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean.   As at 3 May 2026, the Watches of Switzerland Group had 191 showrooms across the UK and US including 81 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer, Breitling, TUDOR, Longines, Grand Seiko, Roberto Coin, BVLGARI and FOPE and has a leading presence in Heathrow Airport with representation in Terminals 3, 4 and 5 as well as seven retail websites.   The Watches of Switzerland Group is proud to be the UK's largest retailer for Rolex, OMEGA, Cartier, TAG Heuer and Breitling watches. www.thewosgroupplc.com   Disclaimer   This announcement has been prepared by Watches of Switzerland Group PLC (the 'Company'). It includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements". 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