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18/11/2025 07:00

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Aeorema Communications plc / Index: AIM / Epic: AEO / Sector: Media

 

18 November 2025

Aeorema Communications plc

("Aeorema", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Trading Update for the 18 Months Ended 31 December 2025

Revenue Growth and Improved Profit Outlook

 

Aeorema Communications plc (AIM: AEO), a leading strategic communications
group, is pleased to provide a trading update for the 18-month period ended 31
December 2025 (the "period"). For comparative purposes, unaudited figures for
the 18-month period ended 31 December 2024 have been included ("18M24"). A
detailed analyst research note by Allenby Capital is also being published
today.

 

Unaudited 18 Month Financial Highlights

·      Revenue expected to be no less than £29.0 million (18M24: £27.5
million)

·   Underlying profit before tax (excluding one-off restructuring costs) of
no less than £700,000 (18M24: £318,000)

·      Reported profit before tax of no less than £390,000 1  (#_ftn1)
(18M24: £318,000)

 

This improvement in profitability is supported by the operational benefits of
restructuring, a growing pipeline of retained and new client work, and a
sharpened focus on improving margins.

 

Dividend Policy

The Company remains committed to delivering shareholder returns and has
adopted a progressive dividend policy linked to growth in earnings per share.

 

Steve Quah, CEO of Aeorema Communications plc, commented: "We're pleased with
the continued growth in revenue over the 18 month period and, more
importantly, with the strong foundations now in place for increased
profitability going forward. Our restructure is complete, our pipeline is
healthy, and our teams continue to deliver exceptional work for clients around
the world. As we approach our new financial year, we are focused on converting
our momentum into margin growth and shareholder value."

 

Further details

Allenby Capital has published a research note on the back of the trading
update, which is available at
https://www.allenbycapital.com/client/aeorema-communications/
(https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.allenbycapital.com%2Fclient%2Faeorema-communications%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cpaul%40stbridespartners.co.uk%7C157a7ebcdac7492a794f08de239c5c02%7C48b7268319d344289c4b73cf144d89ed%7C0%7C0%7C638987351650036147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uuxiaH1R4XKqUFwNtDJYWzlbGiaMdZ68CpoMG7%2BQ%2B6Q%3D&reserved=0)
This addresses the transition to a 31 December year-end, in order to avoid any
potential confusion arising from the 18-month and 12-month comparative
periods.

 

As at the date of this announcement, the Company expects to report unaudited
revenue of no less than £29.0 million for the 18-months to 31 December 2025
(18M24: £27.5 million), with underlying profit before tax of no less than
£700,000 (18M24: £318,000) and reported profit before tax of no less than
£390,000 (18M24 unaudited: £318,000). Underlying profit before tax excludes
one-off costs, which are largely restructuring costs incurred in the
cost-reduction and rebalancing programme referenced below. Bank balances as at
the date of this announcement are £2.25 million (30 June 2025: £3.1
million).

 

In line with its commitment to shareholder returns, the Company has adopted a
progressive dividend policy, linked to growth in earnings per share. In
September, the Board declared an interim dividend of 3 pence per share in
respect of the 12 months to 30 June 2025, which is payable on 24 November
2025. Any final dividend for the extended 18-month reporting period ending 31
December 2025 will be determined at the time of publishing the audited results
for that period.

 

The Group's cost reduction and rebalancing programme, initiated in 2024, is
now complete. This restructuring positions Aeorema for enhanced operational
efficiency and improved margins going forward.

 

The Group continues to gain traction in key international markets,
particularly in North America and EMEA, reinforcing its position in strategic
communications and live experiences. In North America, Cheerful Twentyfirst
has delivered a series of high-profile projects across multiple client sectors
in the last few months including large-scale brand activations for The Wall
Street Journal at the United Nations General Assembly, a multi-day summit for
AI-powered advertising platform Smartly, and delivery of industry-leading
conferences such as Climate Week. Around 40% of this work is attributable to
new client relationships in the region.

 

September also marked the Group's first major step into brand-to-consumer
experiences in North America, with an immersive 1,300-person concert for
Instacart in New York, further diversifying the client base and capabilities.

 

Cannes Lions remains a key platform for the Group's creative and delivery
capabilities. The 2025 festival delivered further growth, a broader client mix
and strengthened partnerships with global brands and agencies. Alongside the
Group's expanding presence in North America, this momentum is creating
additional opportunities at major international events, including CES in Las
Vegas, Davos in Switzerland, Art Basel in Miami and SXSW in Austin, extending
the Group's commercial footprint and client base.

 

This consistent momentum, combined with continued growth in North America and
EMEA, is contributing to a broader portfolio and strong pipeline across
multiple regions and sectors. The Group is now working with a wider range of
brands, agencies and commercial partners, creating a more diversified mix of
recurring and event-led work. The Board expects this trend to continue into
2026 as the Group expands its presence in key global markets.

 

These achievements highlight a business with clear strategic direction,
operational discipline and a strong reputation for delivery. Client engagement
remains positive across core markets, and the Group continues to see sustained
demand for its services.

 

Outlook

As the business moves into its new calendar-year reporting cycle, margin
improvement and profit growth are central priorities. The Board believes the
Group is now better positioned to convert revenue into earnings while
continuing to deliver outstanding creative work for its clients.

 

*ENDS*

 

For further information on the Company please visit www.aeorema.com
(http://www.aeorema.com) or contact:

 Aeorema Communications plc                                                         Tel: +44 (0) 20 7291 0444 

 Andrew Harvey 

 Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser & Broker)                               Tel: +44 (0)20 3328 5656 

 John Depasquale (Corporate Finance) 

 Kelly Gardiner / Joscelin Pinnington / Lauren Wright  (Sales & Corporate
 Broking) 

  St Brides Partners Ltd (Financial PR)                                              aeorema@stbridespartners.co.uk (mailto:aeorema@stbridespartners.co.uk)  

 Paul Dulieu / Isabel de Salis / William Turner  

 

Notes to Editors

Aeorema Communications plc, (AIM: AEO) is a leading strategic communications
group with offices in London, New York and Amsterdam. The Group provides
bespoke event services, comprising live, virtual, and hybrid experiences to an
established international blue-chip client base spanning a broad range of
sectors, including finance, professional services, advertising, IT, gaming,
fashion, fintech, and beverages. The Group also provides high level
consultancy services to help clients maximise and deliver on their long-term
communication strategies over multiple event and film touchpoints.

 

Aeorema delivers these services via its fully owned companies Cheerful
Twentyfirst and Cheerful Twentyfirst Inc. (the North American arm of Cheerful
Twentyfirst) (www.cheerfultwentyfirst.com
(http://www.cheerfultwentyfirst.com/) ), two live events agencies with film
capabilities that specialise in devising and delivering corporate
communication solutions. The Group also operates Eventful Limited
(www.eventful.co.uk (https://www.eventful.co.uk) ), which provides
consultative, high-touch services including assisting clients with venue
sourcing, event management and incentive travel. With more than 56 years of
combined operating experience and extensive award wins, Aeorema is a
recognised industry thought leader.

 

Central to all that the Group does is its Corporate Social Responsibility
charter, which is focussed on ensuring sustainable, inclusive and ethical
business operations. To this end, the Group is a pioneer in delivering
innovative strategies and services, including a client carbon measurement
programme to establish a formal structure and approach around reducing
emissions and offsetting both its own and its clients' carbon footprint.

 

 1  (#_ftnref1) Reported Profit before tax includes £310,000 of one-off
costs, largely related to restructuring and reducing headcount

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