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Interim results for six months ended 30 Sept 2025
Creightons PLC reported interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025, showing a slight revenue increase to £27.2 million, driven by strong Private Label growth of £2.2 million, which offset a £1.9 million decline in Contract Manufacturing due to a customer delay. Gross profit margin improved to 44.7% due to a favourable sales mix and operational efficiencies. However, operating profit decreased by 14.5% to £1.5 million and EBITDA fell by 10.4% to £2.2 million, primarily due to increased labour costs. Net cash significantly improved, rising by 86.3% to £2.9 million, attributed to strong working capital management. The company also highlighted operational improvements including a new Warehouse Management System and digital production upgrades. Disclaimer*
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Creightons PLC Unaudited Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 Creightons PLC ("Creightons", the "Company" or the "Group"), the British-based beauty and well-being brand owner and manufacturer, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 ("H1 2025"). Financial highlights H1 2025 H1 2024 Change £000 £000 Revenue 27,221 27,078 0.5% Gross profit margin 44.7% 44.0% 70 bps Operating profit 1,454 1,700 (14.5)% EBITDA 2,222 2,480 (10.4)% Profit before tax 1,494 1,681 (11.1)% Diluted earnings per share 1.49p 1.61p (7.5)% Net cash* 2,859 1,535 86.3% * Cash less short-term leases · Revenue - increased £0.1m to £27.2m, driven by strong Private Label growth of £2.2m (15.4%) from new retailers and category expansion, offset by £1.9m (50.5%) decline in Contract Manufacturing due to a major customer delaying product launch to 2027. · Gross profit margin - increased 70 bps to 44.7% due to favourable sales mix, reduced lower-margin SKUs, increased higher-margin digital sales, successful new launches and operational efficiencies from targeted manufacturing investments. · EBITDA - decreased £0.3m (10.4%) due to higher labour costs of which £0.4m attributable to National Living Wage and NIC increases which outweighed margin and efficiency improvements. · Net cash - increased £1.4m to £2.9m due to strong working capital management, including disciplined stock control, extended supplier payment terms, and improved operational efficiencies. Operational highlights · Warehouse transformation - deployed a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) in June 2025, improving pick efficiency by 20%, reducing team hours by 15%, and enhancing stock accuracy. · Digital production upgrade - commenced the introduction of paperless production software with real-time performance monitoring and online quality checks, boosting shop floor productivity and trend analysis. · Artwork automation - commenced the rolling out of a centralised artwork tool with AI-based proofing and structured workflows, accelerating NPD (new product development) and improving accuracy. ·&nb...
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