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Group Audited Results for year ended 31 March 2026
Polar Capital Holdings PLC reported significant progress for the year ended March 31, 2026, with record year-end Assets under Management (AuM) reaching £30.6 billion, a 43% increase from the previous year, driven by £902 million in net inflows and strong investment performance. Core operating profit rose 11% to £62.8 million, and statutory profit before tax increased 49% to £76.9 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share up 10% to 57.8p. The company maintained its total dividend at 46.0p per share and initiated a £15.0 million share buyback program. Momentum has continued into the new financial year, with AuM reaching £44.7 billion by June 19, 2026. Disclaimer*
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POLAR CAPITAL HOLDINGS plc Group Audited Results for year ended 31 March 2026 "The financial year ended 31 March 2026 was one of significant progress for Polar Capital, with record year-end AuM of £30.6bn, positive net inflows of £902m and strong investment performance across our core strategies, despite a turbulent market backdrop. Momentum has continued into FY27, with AuM reaching £44.7bn as at 19 June 2026. These results demonstrate the strength of our specialist model and the value of differentiated active management. Our strategy is clear: to scale through differentiation and focus, and to deliver long-term value for our clients and shareholders." Iain Evans, CEO Highlights • Assets under Management (AuM) up 43% to £30.6bn at 31 March 2026 (31 March 2025: £21.4bn) • Average AuM for the year up 14% to £26.0bn (2025: £22.9bn) • AuM has risen further to £44.7bn at 19 June 2026 with net inflows of £2.3bn in the period 1 April to 19 June 2026 • Core operating profit† up 11% to £62.8m (2025: £56.7m) • Statutory profit before tax up 49% to £76.9m (2025: £51.6m) • Adjusted diluted total earnings per share† up 10% to 57.8p (20251: 52.6p) • Second interim dividend of 32.0p per share (2025: 32.0p) bringing the total dividend for the year to 46.0p per share (2025: 46.0p). The dividend payment date is 7 August 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 9 July 2026 and a record date of 10 July 2026 • Share buyback programme of £15.0m initiated † The non-GAAP alternative performance measures shown here are described and reconciled to IFRS measures in the Alternative Performance Measu...
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