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

 

26 March 2026

Aeorema Communications plc

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

 

Trading Update for the 18 Months Ended 31 December 2025

 

Revenue And Profit Ahead of Expectations

 

Aeorema Communications plc (AIM: AEO), a leading strategic communications
group, is pleased to provide a trading update ahead of the publication of its
audited results for the 18-month period ended 31 December 2025 (the "period"),
which are expected to be announced in May 2026. For comparative purposes,
unaudited figures for the 18-month period ended 31 December 2024 have been
included ("18M24").

 

Financial Highlights

The Group is pleased to announce that following a strong period of
performance, its projected underlying profit before tax for the 18-month
period ended 31 December 2025 has increased by 10% to £770,000, up from the
£700,000 previously forecast four months ago.

Furthermore, the new financial year has commenced with significant momentum,
with January 2026 marking a strong start to the 2026 financial year.

                               Updated Numbers  Previous Advice  Pro-forma 18 Months to December 2024
 Turnover                      £29,400,000      £29,000,000      £27,500,000
 Profit Before Tax             £410,000*        £390,000         £318,000
 Underlying Profit Before Tax  £770,000         £700,000         £318,000

 

*Reported Profit before tax includes £360,000 of one-off costs, primarily
related to the Group's restructuring programme and headcount reduction.

Bank balances as at the date of this announcement were £2.6 million (31
December 2025: £2.4 million), with an average bank balance over the previous
12 months of £3 million.

Operational Update & Event Pipeline

The Group continues to solidify its market-leading position through
high-profile activations and record-breaking client engagement:

●    Cannes Lions Advertising Festival: The Group has secured its
highest-ever number of contracted clients for the upcoming festival. As a
major revenue driver, these contracts further establish the Group as the
preeminent supplier to this prestigious global event.

●    SXSW (South by Southwest): The Group has successfully completed its
first-ever event activation at SXSW in Austin, Texas. With 450 brands
participating in the event, the Group's strategic objective is to become a
major long-term supplier to this cornerstone US festival.

Steve Quah, CEO of Aeorema Communications plc, commented: "Following a period
of significant change, it is encouraging to see the benefits of our
restructuring programme reflected in both our financial performance and client
response. We now have a leaner, more senior team delivering exceptional
creative work.

"The new financial year has started well. Recent work includes our first
activation at SXSW, alongside continued involvement in other major industry
tentpole events, reflecting the growing reputation of the Group with global
brands. Overall, with a strong pipeline of confirmed work and record bookings
for Cannes, we are confident the business is well positioned for the next
stage of growth."

Dividend Policy

In line with its commitment to shareholder returns, the Company maintains 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 was paid 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.

Share Buyback Programme

The Company established a share buyback programme (the "Programme") in May
2025, with the first purchases made in January 2026. Since 19 January 2026,
the Company has purchased 260,500 ordinary shares at an average price of 65
pence per share.

 

Outlook

With the transition to a calendar-year reporting cycle now concluded, the
Group enters 2026 with improved operational alignment and positive momentum.
This is supported by a strong pipeline of confirmed work secured for the first
half of 2026. The Board remains focused on margin progression and operational
efficiency and looks forward to providing a further update with the
publication of its audited results in May 2026.

*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 strategic communications group
specialising in corporate events, brand experiences and film production for an
international client base. The Group operates through its agencies Cheerful
Twentyfirst and Eventful Limited, delivering live, virtual and hybrid events
for global brands and organisations. Headquartered in London, the Group also
has offices in New York and Amsterdam. For more information, visit:
www.aeorema.com.

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