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RNS Number : 4337U  ATC Music Group PLC  26 February 2026

 

 

26 February 2026

ATC Music Group Plc

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

 

Year End Trading Update

 Double-digit revenue growth, strategic milestones achieved and strong
forward momentum

 

ATC Music Group Plc (AIM: ATC), the independent music company housing talent
management, live booking, livestreaming and talent services, is pleased to
provide an update on trading for the financial year ended 31 December 2025
("FY25") as well as on a number of corporate matters.

 

Highlights

 

 ·             FY25 delivered a strong year of growth, with Group revenue expected to have
               increased by approximately 33% to circa £67.5m and adjusted operating
               EBITDA¹ estimated to be in line with market expectations of at least £1.25m
               (unaudited).
 ·             Continued strong organic growth was complemented by strategic acquisitions,
               further strengthening the Group's market position and value proposition.
 ·             In December 2025, the Group successfully transitioned its market quotation to
               the AIM market, and raised £8.6m gross, enhancing its market profile,
               broadening the investor base and providing a strong platform to support the
               next phase of growth.
 ·             Post period end, the Group rebranded from All Things Considered Group Plc to
               ATC Music Group Plc, reflecting the integration of the Group's complementary
               businesses into a single, scalable organisation.
 ·             Growing brand strength and market leadership, reflected in significant
               industry recognition and awards - including Billboard, Pollstar, the Grammys
               and the LIVE Awards.
 ·             The Group has established a strong platform for continued growth, supported by
               its integrated, data-led artist services strategy and a strategic acquisition
               pipeline for FY26 and beyond.

 

FY25 trading update

 

FY25 was a strong year of growth, with unaudited Group revenues expected to
have increased to approximately £67.5m (FY24: £50.9m). The Group is also
expected to report positive adjusted operating EBITDA¹ of at least £1.25m
(unaudited) (FY24: £1.6m).

 

The Group's cash balance increased significantly year-on-year to £21.5m
including client funds and £18.9m excluding client funds at 31 December 2025
(31 December 2024: £9.7m and £7.8m). The closing cash position benefited
from the £8.6m gross proceeds raised in December 2025 in connection with the
Company's move to AIM, alongside the impact of strategic investments in
acquisitions undertaken to support long-term growth.

 

ATC continues to place artists at the core of its business. As the music
industry increasingly shifts towards artist empowerment and control of rights,
the Group is well positioned to deliver a fully integrated, artist-led service
offering. During the year, the Group added new artists to its client base,
with contractual relationships now in place with circa 1,000 artists (FY24:
circa 800) and is seeing increased engagement across multiple Group service
lines. Through targeted acquisitions and strategic partnerships, ATC has
developed an integrated platform spanning talent management, live touring,
merchandising, e-commerce and digital engagement. The Group's data-led
approach brings together fan insights across multiple channels, supporting the
growing shift towards direct-to-fan engagement and positioning ATC well for
the next phase of growth.

 

FY25 was underpinned by revenue growth across all Group service segments, with
the exception of the nascent Rights segment. This reflects the continued
strength of the Group's full-service talent platform, enabling deeper
collaboration with artist clients across multiple revenue streams.

 

Segmental highlights included:

 

 ·             Strong growth in Representation, driven by the addition of new managers and
               clients, supported by selective M&A.
 ·             Material growth in the Services division following prior year M&A, which
               established a merchandising capability. Uptake of this service across the
               wider client base continues to increase, aligned with direct-to-fan market
               trends.
 ·             Double-digit revenue growth in Events, supported by acquisitions and
               participation in new festivals.

 

Adjusted operating EBITDA performance reflected continued strategic
investment:

 

 ·             Representation EBITDA declined year-on-year due to increased headcount
               investment to support future growth.
 ·             Services delivered significantly higher adjusted operating profit, driven by
               M&A.
 ·             Events EBITDA was lower year-on-year, reflecting investment in venues and
               events to drive long-term expansion.
 ·             Central costs increased as the Group invested in headcount and infrastructure
               to advance its data-driven direct-to-fan strategy and integrated service
               offering.
 ·             The Group continues to prioritise disciplined investment to support
               sustainable long-term growth across its diversified model.

 

During the year, ATC expanded its market reach and enhanced its service
offering through a number of targeted acquisitions and strategic investments.
These included the acquisition of full ownership of Driift Holdings Limited, a
75% controlling interest in Easy Life Group, and a majority stake in two
established Brighton music venues.

 

ATC also acquired the assets of Control Industry Inc, a US-based full-service
merchandise management business, marking a step change in the Group's US
operations and further strengthening Sandbag's offering in a key growth
market. The acquisition enhances the Group's capability to support artists
with a broader, fully integrated service offering and increases capacity to
accelerate growth in the United States.

 

ATC now has 12 operating businesses in three core divisions, aligning the
Group to key growth segments of the market and giving it access to unrivalled
market intelligence and data. This provides ATC with a strong competitive
advantage as its breadth of touch points within the music value chain provides
comprehensive insights that can be leveraged across service lines.

 

Outlook and strategy

 

Positive trading momentum has continued into the start of the new financial
year, supported by the continued expansion of ATC's service offering and
client base, which is driving a growing pipeline of opportunities and a
visible schedule of events and festivals through 2026 and beyond. The Group is
also currently in discussions with several globally recognised and highly
successful artists regarding potential representation, further underpinning
confidence in the strength of its platform and reputation within the market.
We anticipate at least one of those conversations coming to a positive outcome
within the coming days.

 

The Group remains focused on scaling the business through its proven organic
and acquisitive growth strategy. ATC's integrated service model and holistic
approach to artist management, spanning representation, live touring, digital
engagement, e-commerce and merchandising, continues to strengthen its position
within the music industry. The Group's data-led approach enhances
artist-to-fan engagement and supports long-term value creation.

 

ATC enters the next phase of its development with a strengthened balance
sheet, an expanded international footprint and a clear strategic focus. With a
scalable operating model and a disciplined approach to growth, the Board
believes the Group is well positioned to continue its positive trajectory in
2026 and beyond.

 

Adam Driscoll, Chief Executive Officer of ATC, commented: "2025 was a pivotal
year for ATC. Our transition to AIM and the successful fundraise have provided
a strong platform to continue executing our strategy, enabling us to drive
revenue growth, deepen artist engagement and maximise returns from our
expanding events pipeline. We remain focused on disciplined growth, supported
by a highly experienced management team and an increasing emphasis on
operational efficiency.

 

Market conditions remain favourable, with the live music sector continuing to
be one of the most dynamic areas of growth within the industry. This presents
a compelling opportunity for ATC to expand its live operations through ROAM,
Joy Entertainment and ATC Experience, allowing artists to capture a greater
share of value.

 

Looking ahead, with a strong balance sheet, a significant cash position, tight
cost control measures and future revenues underpinned by a visible events
pipeline, we believe ATC is well placed to continue driving organic growth and
to accelerate progress through targeted inorganic opportunities where
appropriate. As the industry continues to evolve towards direct-to-fan
economics, ATC's integrated services model positions the Group at the centre
of this shift. The Board looks forward to providing further updates in due
course alongside the release of the Group's full year results."

 

 

¹ adjusted operating EBITDA is a non-statutory performance measure, as
displayed in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, and is
defined as the operating result before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortisation, exceptional items, amortisation of intangible assets,
impairment, share-based payment charges and before the share of results of
associates and joint ventures.

 

 

Contacts:

 

 ATC Music Group Plc                                                  Via Alma PR

 Adam Driscoll, CEO

 Deborah Lovegrove, CFO

 Allenby Capital Limited - Nominated Adviser and Broker               +44(0)20 3328 5656

 Jeremy Porter/Piers Shimwell/Ashur Joseph - Corporate Finance

 Matt Butlin/ Jos Pinnington - Equity Sales & Corporate Broking

 Alma Strategic Communications - Financial PR                         +44(0)20 3405 0205

 Hilary Buchanan/Justine James/Will Merison

 

Notes to Editors

 

ATC Group is an independent music business company operating internationally
with strong business focus in the key commercial areas of music artist's
business. The Group encompasses direct artist representation in the form of
management and live representation, merchandising, music promotion,
livestreaming and a range of other music services. The Group is headquartered
in London, with offices in the key industry hubs of Los Angeles and New
York, and also in Europe.

 

The Group's key businesses are structured into segments that reflect the
growing range of the Group's activities:

 

 ·             Representation - artist management and live representation (ATC Management -
               Europe and USA, Raw Power Management, ROAM, Real Life Management)
 ·             Services - merchandising and e-commerce, promotion, placement and technology
               solutions (Sandbag, Circa, Driift)
 ·             Events - venue ownership, production and promotion of live events (ATC
               Experience, Joy Entertainment Group)

 

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