REG - Brickability Group - Final Results for the year ended 31 March 2025
Yesterday 07:00
For best results when printing this announcement, please click on link below:
https://newsfile.refinitiv.com/getnewsfile/v1/story?guid=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20250715:nRSO0185Ra&default-theme=true
RNS Number : 0185R Brickability Group PLC 15 July 2025
Brickability Group PLC
LEI: 213800SK28MWXB3K3P26
15 July 2025
Brickability Group PLC
("Brickability" the "Company" or the "Group")
Final results for the year ended 31 March 2025
Solid performance in line with management expectations, supported by a
diversifying portfolio
Brickability Group PLC (AIM: BRCK), a leading distributor and provider of
specialist products and services to the UK construction industry, is pleased
to announce its audited results for the twelve-month period ended 31 March
2025 (the "Period").
Financial Summary
2025 2024 % Change
£m £m
Revenue 637.1 594.1 7.2%
Gross profit 121.7 105.8 15.0%
Adjusted EBITDA ((2)) 50.1 44.9 11.6%
Profit before tax 11.7 21.4 (45.3)%
Adjusted profit before tax ((3)) 37.8 35.3 7.1%
Basic EPS 2.04p 5.06p (59.7)%
Adjusted Basic EPS ((4)) 8.59p 8.66p (0.8)%
Net (debt) ((5)) (56.6) (56.5)
Final proposed dividend 2.39p 2.28p 4.8%
Total dividend for the year 3.51p 3.35p 4.8%
Key Highlights
• Solid performance set against a continuing backdrop of macroeconomic and
geopolitical challenges
• Revenue increased by 7.2% to £637.1m (2024: £594.1m) reflecting the success
of our diversification strategy
o Group like-for-like((1)) revenue increased by 0.7% versus 2024
• Gross profit increased by 15.0% to £121.7m (2024: £105.8m) with Gross profit
margin of 19.1% (2024: 17.8%)
• Adjusted EBITDA((2)) increased by 11.6% to £50.1m (2024: £44.9m), with
high-margin Topek and TSL fire safety and cladding remediation sourcing and
installation businesses making first full year contribution
• Adjusted Profit before tax((3)) increased by 7.1% to £37.8m (2024: £35.3m)
with Adjusted EPS((4)) decreased by 0.8% to 8.59p (2024: 8.66p)
• Strong cash generation continued to increase, rising to £41.5 million (2024:
£35.4 million) with net debt((5)) as at 31 March 2025 of £56.6m (2024:
£56.5m)
• Programme underway to identify improvements in processes and IT infrastructure
across the Group to maximise efficiencies and optimise cross-selling
• Proposed final dividend of 2.39 pence per share, totalling 3.51 pence per
share for the year, an increase of 4.8% (2024: 3.35p)
Current trading and outlook
• Trading in the current financial year to date is in line with management
expectations
• On 29 May 2025, the Group completed the sale of a freehold property for
consideration of £2.2 million
• Continue to screen the sector and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities
• Well-positioned to benefit when end markets improve given the significant
operational gearing
Frank Hannah, Chief Executive Officer of Brickability, said:
"The Group delivered a solid performance in the Period, with recent
acquisitions contributing to the Group's diversification and resilience,
enabling profit upgrades during the second half. The new financial year has
started well, with the Group delivering year-on-year organic growth, and
trading in line with management expectations.
"The Board remains confident in delivering further progress in the financial
year ahead. Our product mix and leading market positions ensure that
Brickability is strongly positioned for the short, medium, and long term. In
addition, we continue to evaluate potential earnings accretive acquisitions."
(1) Like-for-like revenue is a measure of growth in sales, adjusted for the impact
of acquisitions. Results for the current period are compared to the prior
period assuming acquired businesses have been in place for an equivalent
length of time.
(2) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and other items
(See Financial Review and note 5).
(3) Statutory profit before tax excluding other items (see Financial Review and
note 5).
(4) Adjusted profit after tax (statutory profit after tax before other items)
divided by the weighted average number of shares in the year.
(5) Bank borrowings less cash.
Enquiries:
Brickability Group via Burson Buchanan
PLC
John Richards, Chairman
Frank Hanna, Chief Executive
Officer
Mike Gant, Chief Financial Officer
Cavendish (Nominated adviser and broker) +44 (0) 207 220 0500
Ben Jeynes, George Lawson, Elysia Bough (Corporate Finance)
Michael Johnson, Sunila De Silva - Sales / ECM
Burson Buchanan (Financial PR) +44 (0) 207 466 5000
brickability@buchanancomms.co.uk (mailto:brickability@buchanancomms.co.uk)
Mark Court
Stephanie Whitmore
Abby Gilchrist
About Brickability
Brickability Group PLC is a leading distributor and provider of specialist
products and services to the UK construction industry. The business comprises
four divisions: Bricks and Building Materials, Importing, Distribution and
Contracting. With an agile, de-centralised, capital-light business model,
supported by a strong balance sheet, Brickability leverages the skills of its
people company-wide to effectively service the complex and evolving needs of
the construction industry.
Founded in 1985, the Group has grown organically through product
diversification and geographic expansion, as well as through the acquisition
of specialist businesses that support its long-term strategy for growth.
Today, the Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands and
a dedicated team of over 800 skilled professionals, led by a management team
with deep-rooted knowledge and experience in the UK and European construction
industries.
The Group is committed to building better communities throughout the supply
chain and supporting the delivery of sustainable developments that enhance the
built environment for future generations, while delivering continuous value
for shareholders.
Chairman's Statement
Overview
We are pleased to report solid financial results for the 12 months ended 31
March 2025, which have been delivered against the background of a slower than
previously anticipated recovery in private and public housebuilding and a
subdued repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) market. Brickability's
increased revenue, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA reflect the success of
our diversification strategy in building a resilient, broad-based group
offering specialist construction products and related specialist advisory
support for end markets, with strong underlying drivers and high growth
potential.
Revenue of £637.1 million for the Period increased by £43.0 million, 7.2%,
on the prior year (2024: £594.1 million) with a like-for-like increase of
0.7%. Adjusted EBITDA of £50.1 million increased by £5.2 million on the
prior year (2024: £44.9 million). In addition, Group cash generation from
operations increased to £41.5 million in the Period and, whilst year-end net
debt of £56.6 million remained at a similar level to the prior year as the
Group paid out a total of £15.5 million in consideration relating to
acquisitions, leverage reduced slightly from both the half year and the prior
year to 1.13x.
The Contracting division continued to benefit from the UK's regulatory focus
on building safety, prompting the urgent remediation of unsafe cladding in
commercial and residential property. With a strong multi-year order book and
pipeline, the high-margin acquisitions of Topek and TSL during the prior year,
which specialise in the consultancy, sourcing and installation of the
materials for cladding remediation works, highlight Brickability's ability to
acquire value-enhancing businesses.
The Group's Distribution division experienced weaker activity in the
housebuilding sector during the Period, but there was a particularly strong
performance from the division's renewable energy business, Upowa, which
experienced sales near doubling in the Period. Demand for Upowa's products,
including solar panels, battery storage and renewable heating, has been
underpinned by mandatory UK energy efficiency requirements covering all new
housing starts.
The Group's Bricks and Building Materials and Importing divisions delivered
revenue results broadly in line with the prior year. After the decline in
revenue experienced in the previous financial year, predominantly as a result
of the lower levels of demand for bricks in the construction sector, the
results provide an indication that the levels of activity and demand are
gradually improving.
In addition to the diversification of Group revenues, each of the Topek, TSL
and Upowa business units have positively contributed to enhancing Group margin
during the Period. Whilst there remain downward cost pressures across the
market, the contributions from these businesses provide the Board with
confidence in achieving double-digit Adjusted EBITDA margins* in the medium
term. Whilst this aspiration will not be delivered in a straight line in the
coming periods, with revenue mix in any one financial year contributing to the
blended Group margin, the delivery of this target will further differentiate
Brickability from more traditional construction products distribution and
merchanting businesses.
As we know, people are at the heart of our business. Our teams' product
knowledge and technical support allow us to advise on large, complex projects
and source products for complete building exteriors where Brickability has an
established reputation as the go-to source for value-add expertise within the
sector.
Recent announcements from housebuilders confirm that substantial landbanks are
available and ready for development, both in greenfield sites for new housing
developments and existing brownfield sites in urban locations and,
fundamentally, the need for new homes in the UK remains strong. The Group is
well-positioned to benefit from an increase in demand given its significant
operational gearing. The current Government is prioritising the unlocking of
UK construction to fulfil its 1.5 million homes target through initiatives
including local planning reforms and first-time buyer support and whilst it is
well documented that this process is slower than expected, it is on the right
trajectory.
Growth Strategy
As mentioned above, the performance of our Topek and TSL fire safety and
cladding remediation sourcing and installation businesses has driven a
significant proportion of growth this year as they make their first full year
of contribution.
Since IPO, the Group has completed 14 acquisitions. Strategic acquisitions
remain a core component of the Group's growth strategy. We actively seek
businesses that complement our existing services, either by expanding our UK
geographic footprint or by providing access to adjacent markets that benefit
our customers. We prioritise companies with strong leadership, healthy profit
margins, and a clear strategic alignment, whilst also maintaining a
disciplined approach to acquisition price. Given the current economic climate,
we are highly selective on acquisitions, and decided to walk away from a
number of negotiations during the Period.
As Chairman, I take great pride in watching our individual businesses build
their reputations within the market as highly professional outfits across our
four divisions. Under the executive leadership of Frank Hanna, the business is
also making good progress in streamlining systems and processes at a Group
level. As we align our teams and build out our infrastructure, including IT
systems, we will create greater efficiencies which will not only provide an
improved customer service with increased cross-selling, but also support the
evolution into a more mature business capable of significant future growth.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Brickability is committed to sustainable business practices and reducing our
environmental impact whilst working closely with suppliers to ensure that they
share our commitment to sustainability. The Group is pleased with progress
made towards its goal to be carbon net zero in Scope 1 and 2 operations of
sales businesses by 2030 and has further developed its data collation
processes in the Period, in its approach to reporting Scope 3 emissions in the
future.
We continue to transition towards our target of 100% renewable energy in owned
premises, with 34% of all electricity supply meters across the Group on green
tariffs. We have also begun a transition to green gas. The proportion of our
electric vehicles in our car fleet continues to grow, to 63% up from 57% last
year. EV chargers are in place across many of our sites.
We're proud to report that since its launch in FY22, our Brickability Group
Foundation has now donated over £0.5 million to a variety of projects
reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting people, communities and the
environment.
Further information can be found in Brickability's FY25 ESG Report in the
Annual Report and Accounts.
Board and People
Investing in talent development is at our core across Brickability Group. Our
graduate programmes and apprenticeship schemes offer our future employees the
opportunity to start, develop and finesse their product knowledge and customer
relationships, both of which are vital skills for ensuring future growth.
A significant part of Brickability's differentiation in the market comes
through the technical expertise and quality of our staff, and therefore our
people are at the heart of everything we do. I'd like to take this opportunity
to thank all of them for their unwavering commitment throughout a tough cycle,
as we pull together and leverage the experience of our divisional leaders and
the hard work of every team member across the Group, to continue on our growth
trajectory. As Brickability evolves, supporting and investing in our people is
a priority to ensure that we can embed the strong culture found within our
individual businesses, and at a Group level.
I would like to thank Frank Hanna who, having now completed his first year as
CEO, has gained a rigorous understanding of our business and is developing the
roadmap to build Brickability into the materially larger business that we are
confident it can be. Post Period end, we have been delighted to welcome Katie
Long to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director. Her depth of
experience will contribute greatly to the Group.
Our thanks also to Non-Executive Director Clive Norman, who has been with the
Group since its IPO in 2019 and will not seek re-election at the next AGM, as
announced in December 2024. His insights have been invaluable in laying strong
foundations for the future.
Dividends
The Group paid an interim dividend of 1.12 pence per share (2024: 1.07 pence)
on 20 February 2025, which reflected the performance of the business and the
Board's confidence in the longer-term outlook.
The solid performance of the Group enables the Board to recommend the payment
of a final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2025 of 2.39 pence per share
(2024: 2.28 pence). Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General
Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 26 September 2025, with a record
date of 5 September 2025 and an ex-dividend date of 4 September 2025.
John Richards
Chairman
14 July 2025
*Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
Chief Executive's Review
Having joined Brickability as CEO in April 2024, and having now completed my
first year in office, I would like to begin by thanking all the Group's staff
for their energy, enthusiasm and determination to add value for the Group and
its customers over the past 12 months.
As well as being a specialist building materials group with strong operating
brands, Brickability is a people business. Our teams are specialists in their
respective fields and, having joined the Group with high expectations, I
continue to be impressed by the passion, entrepreneurialism and culture of
customer-focus across the Group.
Brickability has a pivotal role in our industry. Situated between building
product manufacturers and construction industry customers, we provide
sourcing, procurement and advisory expertise in an industry with increasingly
complex and demanding regulatory, planning and sustainability requirements.
In addition to the strength of our people and our customer-focused culture,
our emphasis on the building 'envelope' and our asset-light business model
without the requirement for a major network of distribution centres, are core
Brickability strengths.
Following the conclusion of my review and analysis of the business since
joining as CEO, a business change programme of identified improvements in
processes, management and governance aimed at driving efficiency and creating
new opportunities for order intake through greater cross-selling has
commenced. Overall, the Group will remain, as it is now, a group of
well-established and highly recognisable brands, but initiatives focused on
the Group's administrative support processes and IT systems will enable the
Group's businesses to be supported by an improved, and more efficient,
infrastructure.
As described by the Chairman, inorganic growth remains a tenet of the
Brickability growth strategy, and we continue to screen our sector and
evaluate potential acquisition opportunities. The Group's most recent
acquisitions of TSL in January 2024 and Topek in October 2023 continue to
perform strongly. Both acquisitions, in the counter-cyclical high-growth area
of cladding remediation, underline the strategic benefits of diversification.
This diversification has contributed to the Group's resilience during a period
of slow new housing starts and has contributed positively during the Period to
the Group's margin profile.
Our four divisions are:
Bricks and Building Materials - incorporates the sale of superior quality
building materials to all sectors of the construction industry including
national house builders, developers, contractors, general builders and retail
to members of the public;
Importing - primarily responsible for strategic importing of building
products, the majority of which are on an exclusive basis to the UK market, to
complement traditional and contemporary architecture;
Distribution - focuses on the sale and distribution of a wide range of
products, including windows, doors, radiators and associated parts and
accessories; and
Contracting - provides cladding, fire remediation, flooring and roofing
installation services within the residential construction sector and
commercial sector.
Full details of our divisions and each of our businesses can be found at
https://brickabilitygroupplc.com. (https://brickabilitygroupplc.com.)
Bricks and Building Materials Division - 66% (2024: 71%) of Group External
Revenue
Despite the ongoing challenges in the construction market, divisional external
revenue was resilient at £419.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2025,
down £2.3 million on the prior year (2024: £421.4 million), a decrease of
0.5% on an actual and like-for-like basis, and reflecting a strong pickup in
the second half of the financial year. Excluding timber, the external revenue
decline was 2.9%. Adjusted EBITDA margins across products fell 81 basis points
mainly as a result of exposure to brick sales with an average selling price
7.2% lower than last year. This delivered Adjusted EBITDA of £21.7 million
for the year ended 31 March 2025, down £3.6 million on the prior year (2024:
£25.3 million). At the start of the financial year, E.T. Clay Products
transferred from Importing into the Bricks and Building Materials Division,
which is also reflected in prior year financial results. This reflects that
the company's trading activities are better aligned to this division.
Total brick market volumes increased by 8.3% over the financial year, with a
higher increase on UK supplied bricks versus imported. The Bricks and Building
Materials division volumes increased by 5.2% in the financial year, with
volume increases slightly ahead of the market in the second half.
Taylor Maxwell, the supplier of timber products, bricks and cladding, saw
brick volumes increase ahead of the market at 15.3%, as a result of growth in
social housing-led construction, which saw a slower decline in starts than
private during the financial year. Aside from Taylor Maxwell, brick volumes in
our other divisional businesses have experienced a small volume decline of
1.7% over the period as demand has not been as resilient in their core private
housing and merchant sectors.
Timber revenue was 5.6% higher over the year driven by additional volume
rather than average selling price. Growth has been a result of higher sales of
imported timber from the Group's UK stock sites into merchants and buying
groups. Cladding sales in both Taylor Maxwell and SBS Cladding were 1.8% lower
than in the prior period mainly due to challenges with project delays, in part
due to the Building Safety Act 2022.
As previously mentioned, the Group is giving greater attention to IT and
processes and the efficiencies it can deliver from the Brickability platform.
This includes a technology-driven transformation across the Bricks and
Building Materials division, with progress made through the initial planning
and analysis phases to date.
Importing Division 8% (2024: 9%) of Group External Revenue
External revenue of £51.6 million for the year ended 31 March 2025 was down
£1.3 million on the prior year (2024: £52.9 million) on an actual and
like-for-like basis. Adjusted EBITDA at £5.7 million for the year ended 31
March 2025 was down £1.4 million on the prior year (2024: £7.1 million).
Whilst trading conditions were challenging throughout the year, performance
improved in the second half and brick volume growth of 16.3% exceeded the
imported brick market of 12.3%. Roof tile revenue grew by 4.8% over the year.
It remains our expectation that the performance of the division will improve
through FY26, as brick demand increases alongside the capacity constraints of
UK manufacture.
Distribution Division 11% (2024: 10%) of Group External Revenue
External revenue of £67.8 million for the year ended 31 March 2025 was up
£6.2 million on the prior year (2024: £61.6 million), on an actual and
like-for-like basis. Adjusted EBITDA at £8.0 million for the year ended 31
March 2025 was up £0.4 million on the prior year (2024: £7.6 million).
Revenue grew in the year by a near doubling of revenue from our solar
business, Upowa. In addition to the significant growth in solar panel
installations, the division continues to expand its sales of other
energy-efficient solutions such as electric radiators, hot water heat pump
cylinders, and underfloor heating.
However, the weaker activity in the housing market has impacted sales in
almost all of the other businesses in the division, which resulted in the
Adjusted EBITDA margin being marginally down on the prior year.
Contracting Division 15% (2024: 10%) of Group External Revenue
External revenue of £98.6 million for the year ended 31 March 2025 was up
£40.4 million on the prior year (2024: £58.2 million) with a like-for-like
revenue increase of 2.0%. Adjusted EBITDA at £21.7 million for the year ended
31 March 2025 was up £11.6 million on the prior year (2024: £10.1 million).
The strong growth in the year reflects the full year contribution from the
significant acquisitions of Topek and TSL made in the prior financial year.
Aligned to the Group's diversification strategy, their performance reflects
the growth in the cladding and fire remediation sector, with the margin of the
division increasing with their full year activity. Furthermore, the division
also experienced a strong final quarter where a number of projects within its
specialist cladding and fire remediation businesses were delivered ahead of
schedule and prior to the end of the Period.
As anticipated in the prior year, the unfavourable economic conditions that
have impacted house builders have been felt in the division this year. Margins
in the supply and fit section of the division have been impacted, reflecting a
more competitive marketplace, whilst material price inflation has been largely
subdued.
The Adjusted EBITDA margin of the division increased 465 basis points on a
reported basis reflecting the margin accretion driven by the acquisitions.
Continental Tile Joint Venture
As noted in the September 2024 AGM statement, the Board decided against
issuing a further loan to its German tile manufacturing joint venture during
the year, allowing the Group to focus on other investment opportunities and
capital allocation priorities, which are expected to generate better returns
for shareholders. The joint venture entered administration in August 2024.
Whilst various options for the sale of the business and its assets are being
evaluated by its administrators, the Group has recognised an impairment for
the full value of its loans to the joint venture of £5.3 million, which has
been treated as a non-cash one-off exceptional item.
Outlook
The Group delivered a solid performance in the Period, with recent
acquisitions contributing to the Group's diversification and resilience,
enabling profit upgrades during the second half. The new financial year has
started well, with the Group delivering year-on-year organic growth, and
trading in line with management expectations.
The anticipated further reductions in UK interest rates have yet to
materialise, which continues to impact the pace of recovery in housing starts
and the RMI market. Furthermore, the significant delays being experienced by
the Building Safety Regulator in their approval process is affecting the
phasing of some of our fire remediation projects in the Contracting division.
Despite these external factors, we continue to hold firm confidence in the
underlying structural demand within the UK housing market, which remains a
significant long-term driver for Brickability. This is supported by the
continued positive momentum in our order books across the Group, despite the
broader economic landscape continuing to present challenges.
The Board remains confident in delivering further progress in the financial
year ahead. Our product mix and leading market positions ensure that
Brickability is strongly positioned for the short, medium, and long term. In
addition, we continue to evaluate potential earnings accretive acquisitions.
Frank Hanna
Chief Executive Officer
14 July 2025
Financial Review
The financial results for the year reflect the full year contribution of the
two significant acquisitions made in the prior year, the continued growth of
Upowa and a resilient performance from the rest of the business against a
backdrop of continued macroeconomic uncertainty.
Revenue
Revenue totalled £637.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2025. This
represented an increase of 7.2% compared to the previous year (2024: £594.1
million). Group like-for-like revenue increased was 0.7%, versus a decline of
17.9% in 2024.
Total Division Revision 2025 2024 % Change % Change
£m £m Like-for-like
Bricks and Building Materials 426.1 427.7 (0.4) -
Importing 69.9 70.3 (0.6) -
Distribution 68.8 62.7 9.7 -
Contracting 98.6 58.2 69.4 2.0
Group eliminations (26.3) (24.8) 6.0 -
Total 637.1 594.1 7.2 0.7
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the year increased to £121.7 million from £105.8 million.
Gross profit margin has increased notably by 130 basis points to 19.1%. This
is driven by the full-year impact in the financial year of the two
acquisitions made in the prior financial year.
Statutory and Adjusted profit before tax, and Adjusted EBITDA
Statutory profit before tax of £11.7 million (2024: £21.4 million) after
other items of £26.1 million (2024: £13.9 million), which are not considered
to be part of the Group's underlying operations. These are analysed as
follows:
2025 2024
£'000 £'000
Statutory profit before tax 11,709 21,444
Acquisition costs - 828
Refinancing costs - 111
Business change project costs 538 295
Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration under IFRS 3 435 4,944
Share-based payment expense 1,341 1,456
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets 13,440 10,233
Unwinding of discount on contingent consideration 3,681 2,418
Share of post-tax loss/(profit) of equity accounted associates 7 (71)
Impairment of investment in associates 137 -
Impairment of investment in joint ventures 5,318 -
Fair value losses/(gains) on contingent consideration 1,194 (6,352)
Total other items before tax 26,091 13,862
Adjusted profit before tax 37,800 35,306
Depreciation and amortisation 6,740 5,672
Finance income (348) (584)
Finance expenses 5,956 4,538
Adjusted EBITDA 50,148 44,932
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation,
amortisation and other items.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 11.6% to £50.1 million (2024: £44.9 million)
for the year ended 31 March 2025. The continued impact of the subdued economic
activity in the new building housing market was reflected in two of the
divisions experiencing marginal like-for-like revenue decline in the financial
year, with Distribution growing through increased activity in the renewables
sector and broadly in line with the prior financial year and growth in
Contracting through the full year of the acquisitions of Topek and TSL.
Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration relates to Modular Clay
Products (2024: Modular Clay Products and Taylor Maxwell). Business change
project costs relate to the commencement of implementing a new Group IT
architecture. Fair value movements on contingent consideration result in a
loss of £1.2 million (2024: gain of £6.4 million). This mainly relates to
the movements in consideration for TSL and Topek.
Taxation
The statutory charge for taxation was £5.2 million (2024: £6.1 million), an
effective rate of taxation (Tax expense divided by Profit Before Tax) of 44.4%
(2024: 28.4%). The effective rate for the year is higher than the statutory
rate of corporation tax of 25%, mainly due to the movement on changes in
deferred and contingent consideration, along with the effect of non-deductible
expenses from a tax perspective.
Earnings Per Share
Basic EPS for the year was 2.04 pence (2024: 5.06 pence), a decrease of 59.7%.
The Group also reported an adjusted basic EPS, which adjusts for the impact of
the other items analysed in the table above. Adjusted basic EPS for the year
was 8.59 pence (2024: 8.66 pence) per share, a decrease of 0.8%.
Dividends
Following a strong underlying trading performance for the financial year and
in recognition of the strength of the balance sheet at the year-end, the Board
is recommending a final of 2.39 pence per share, bringing the full-year
dividend to 3.51 pence per share.
Subject to approval by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 26
September 2025, with a record date of 5 September 2025 and an ex-dividend date
of 4 September 2025.
Balance sheet
Inventories at £36.3 million (2024: £29.8 million) increased by £6.5
million due to the increased trading activity seen in the second half of the
Period, leading into the FY26 financial year. The increase in 'trade and other
receivables', and 'trade and other payables' on the balance sheet were in line
with expectations, with the net cashflow impact reflecting similar working
capital movements to prior year.
Cash Flow and Net Debt
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital increased to £48.6
million from £38.5 million in 2024. Cash generated from operations increased
to £41.5 million from £35.4 million.
At 31 March 2025, the Group had net debt (borrowings less cash) of £56.6
million, which compares to net debt of £56.5 million at the prior year-end.
The main components of the cash outflows are: additional investment in
property, plant and equipment of £4.3 million (2024: £6.1 million), the
proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment £3.1 million (2024:
£0.2 million), tax paid of £9.1 million (2024: £8.6 million), loans to the
joint venture of £0.2 million (2024: £2.1 million), and the payment of
deferred consideration, in relation to prior year acquisitions, of £9.3
million (2024: £5.2 million) with initial payments for subsidiaries net of
cash acquired of £nil million (2024: £42.8 million). Dividends of £10.9
million (2024: £9.9 million) were also paid in the year. We continue to
expect that the Brickability Group will remain a business that is cash
generative.
Bank Facilities
The Group refinanced in October 2023 to a £100 million RCF on a club basis
with HSBC and Barclays for an initial term of 3 years, with an option to
extend for another year and then a further option to extend for a further
year. The level of the facility reduces over its initial term to £80 million.
As at the year end, the RCF facility had reduced to £93.5 million and the
Group had utilised £61.0 million of the facility.
Post balance sheet events
On 3 April 2025, the Group sold its interest in Apex Brickcutters for consideration of £0.2 million. On 29 May 2025, the Group completed the sale of a freehold property for consideration of £2.2 million.
Going Concern
The Directors are confident, having made appropriate enquiries, that the
Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational
existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Mike Gant
Chief Financial Officer
14 July 2025
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2025 2024
Adjusted Other Total Adjusted Other Total
(note 5) (note 5)
Note £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue 637,056 - 637,056 594,076 - 594,076
Cost of sales (515,370) - (515,370) (488,240) - (488,240)
Gross profit 121,686 - 121,686 105,836 - 105,836
Other operating income 267 - 267 1,197 - 1,197
Administrative expenses (76,453) (15,754) (92,207) (66,130) (17,867) (83,997)
Comprising:
Depreciation and amortisation (6,740) (13,440) (20,180) (5,672) (10,233) (15,905)
Other administrative expenses (69,713) (2,314) (72,028) (60,458) (7,634) (68,092)
Impairment losses on financial assets 4 (2,092) (5,455) (7,547) (1,643) - (1,643)
Finance income 348 - 348 584 - 584
Finance expense (5,956) (3,681) (9,637) (4,538) (2,418) (6,956)
Share of post-tax (loss)/profit of equity accounted associates - (7) (7) - 71 71
Fair value (losses)/gains - (1,194) (1,194) - 6,352 6,352
Profit/(loss) before tax 4 37,800 (26,091) 11,709 35,306 (13,862) 21,444
Tax (expense)/credit (10,266) 5,071 (5,195) (8,993) 2,913 (6,080)
Profit/(loss) for the year 27,534 (21,020) 6,514 26,313 (10,949) 15,364
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss:
Remeasurements of defined benefit pension schemes - - - - (16) (16)
Deferred tax on remeasurement of defined benefit pension schemes - - - - 4 4
Other comprehensive loss for the year - - - - (12) (12)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) 27,534 (21,020) 6,514 26,313 (10,961) 15,352
Profit/(loss) for the year attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 27,553 (21,020) 6,533 26,316 (10,949) 15,367
Non-controlling interests (19) - (19) (3) - (3)
27,534 (21,020) 6,514 26,313 (10,949) 15,364
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 27,553 (21,020) 6,533 26,316 (10,961) 15,355
Non-controlling interests (19) - (19) (3) - (3)
27,534 (21,020) 6,514 26,313 (10,961) 15,352
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share 7 2.04 p 5.06 p
Diluted earnings per share 7 2.00 p 4.96 p
Adjusted basic earnings per share 7 8.59 p 8.66 p
Adjusted diluted earnings per share 7 8.45 p 8.49 p
All results relate to continuing operations.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2025
2025 2024*
Note £'000 £'000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 26,575 26,859
Right of use assets 21,528 21,483
Intangible assets 212,607 226,405
Investments in equity accounted associates - 335
Investments in equity accounted joint ventures - -
Investments in financial assets - -
Trade and other receivables 1,995 7,123
Total non-current assets 262,705 282,205
Current assets
Inventories 36,251 29,842
Trade and other receivables 118,788 112,804
Contract assets 6,282 6,532
Employee benefit assets - 390
Current income tax assets 2,594 1,865
Cash and cash equivalents 23,106 15,581
187,021 167,014
Assets classified as held for sale 2,336 2,555
Total current assets 189,357 169,569
Total assets 452,062 451,774
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (126,599) (117,533)
Loans and borrowings 9 (18,732) (8,620)
Lease liabilities (4,110) (3,907)
Total current liabilities (149,441) (130,060)
Non-current liabilities
Trade and other payables (13,914) (24,078)
Loans and borrowings 9 (60,644) (62,911)
Lease liabilities (15,414) (15,137)
Provisions (2,192) (2,904)
Deferred tax liabilities (21,721) (24,806)
Total non-current liabilities (113,885) (129,836)
Total liabilities (263,326) (259,896)
Net assets 188,736 191,878
Equity
Called up share capital 3,217 3,195
Share premium account 102,969 102,908
Capital redemption reserve 2 2
Share-based payment reserve 6,079 4,864
Own share reserve (50) -
Merger reserve 20,548 20,548
Retained earnings 55,971 60,495
Equity attributable to owners of the Company 188,736 192,012
Non-controlling interests - (134)
Total equity 188,736 191,878
* See note 8 for remeasurement details regarding the 2024 acquisition fair
values under IFRS 3
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Note Share capital Share premium account Capital redemption Share-based payments Own share reserve Merger reserve Retained earnings Total attributable to equity holders of the parent Non-controlling interest Total
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
At 1 April 2023 3,003 102,847 2 3,509 - 11,146 55,002 175,509 (131) 175,378
Profit or (loss) for the year - - - - - - 15,367 15,367 (3) 15,364
Other comprehensive loss for the year - - - - - - (12) (12) - (12)
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year - - - - - - 15,355 15,355 (3) 15,352
Dividends paid 6 - - - - - - (9,862) (9,862) - (9,862)
Issue of consideration shares 171 - - - - 9,402 - 9,573 - 9,573
Issue of shares on exercise of share options 21 61 - - - - - 82 - 82
Equity settled share-based payments - - - 1,336 - - - 1,336 - 1,336
Deferred tax on share-based payment - - - (79) - - - (79) - (79)
transactions
Current tax on share-based payment - - - 98 - - - 98 - 98
transactions
Total contributions by and distributions to owners 192 61 - 1,355 - 9,402 (9,862) 1,148 - 1,148
At 31 March 2024 3,195 102,908 2 4,864 - 20,548 60,495 192,012 (134) 191,878
Profit or (loss) for the year - - - - - - 6,533 6,533 (19) 6,514
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year - - - - - - 6,533 6,533 (19) 6,514
Dividends paid 6 - - - - - - (10,904) (10,904) - (10,904)
Own shares acquired in the year - - - - (50) - - (50) - (50)
Issue of shares on exercise of share options 22 61 - - - - - 83 - 83
Equity settled share-based payments - - - 1,223 - - - 1,223 - 1,223
Deferred tax on share-based payment - - - (76) - - - (76) - (76)
transactions
Current tax on share-based payment - - - 68 - - - 68 - 68
transactions
Increase in ownership of non-controlling - - - - - - (153) (153) 153 -
interest
Total contributions by and distributions to owners 22 61 - 1,215 (50) - (11,057) (9,809) 153 (9,656)
At 31 March 2025 3,217 102,969 2 6,079 (50) 20,548 55,971 188,736 - 188,736
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2025 2024
Note £'000 £'000
Operating activities
Profit for the year 6,514 15,364
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,745 1,736
Depreciation of right of use assets 4,565 3,901
Amortisation of intangible assets 13,870 10,268
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 433 -
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment and right of use assets (220) (131)
Foreign exchange gains (164) (64)
Share-based payment expense 1,193 1,292
Other operating income 79 (1,066)
Share of post-tax loss/(profit) in equity accounted associates 7 (71)
Impairment of investment in associates 137 -
Impairment of loan to joint venture 5,318 -
Fair value changes in contingent consideration 1,194 (6,352)
Movements in provisions (712) 8
Finance income (348) (584)
Finance expense 9,637 6,956
Acquisition and refinance costs 5 - 939
Income tax expense 5,195 6,080
Pension charge in excess of contributions paid 149 267
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 48,592 38,543
Changes in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (6,410) 3,323
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables (5,679) 14,404
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 4,801 (20,861)
Decrease in employee benefits 241 -
Cash generated from operations 41,545 35,409
Payment of acquisition expenses - (828)
Interest received 277 557
Tax paid (9,095) (8,581)
Net cash from operating activities 32,727 26,557
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (4,266) (6,144)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 3,071 193
Purchase of right of use assets (23) (38)
Proceeds from sale of right of use assets 34 -
Purchase of intangible assets (72) (325)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired 8 - (42,787)
Loan to joint venture (191) (2,056)
Proceeds from sale of other investments - 188
Dividends received from associates 45 60
Net cash used in investing activities (1,402) (50,909)
Financing activities
Equity dividends paid 6 (10,904) (9,862)
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares net of share issue costs 83 82
Own shares acquired (50) -
Payment of financing costs - (111)
Proceeds from bank borrowings 207,500 262,500
Repayment of bank borrowings (210,000) (216,351)
Repayment of lease liabilities (4,216) (3,623)
Payment of deferred and contingent consideration (9,304) (5,240)
Interest paid (7,168) (4,304)
Payment of transaction costs relating to loans and borrowings - (700)
Net cash flows (used in)/from financing activities (34,059) 22,391
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (2,734) (1,961)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 6,961 9,021
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates 147 (99)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 4,374 6,961
Notes to the Final Results
Year ended 31 March 2025
1. General information
This announcement was approved by the Board of Directors on 14 July 2025.
Brickability Group PLC is a company incorporated in England and Wales
(registration number 11123804). The address of the registered office is South
Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend, United Kingdom CF31 3XG.
The financial information set out above does not constitute the Group's
statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 or 2024 but is
derived from these financial statements. Statutory financial statements for
2024 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and those for 2025 will
be delivered by 30 September 2025. The auditor reported on these statutory
financial statements; their report was unqualified, did not draw attention to
any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under Section
498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
2. Basis of preparation
The financial information has been prepared in accordance with UK adopted
international accounting standards in conformity with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006.
The financial information presented in pounds sterling, which is the
functional currency of the Company and Group. Amounts are rounded to the
nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.
The financial information is prepared on the historical cost basis, with the
exception of certain financial assets and liabilities which are stated at fair
value.
Going Concern
The period covered by the Going Concern review is the period to 30 September
2026. After reviewing the Group's forecasts and risk register and making other
enquiries, the Board has concluded that for the period of review, there is a
reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future.
The key uncertainty faced by the Group is the demand for its products and how
these are impacted by economic factors.
Forecast scenarios have been prepared to compare several outcomes where there
is a significant and prolonged drop in demand in the industry. For each
scenario, cash flow and covenant compliance forecasts have been prepared.
In the base case scenario, the Directors expect year on year revenue growth
and to comfortably remain within the Group's current facility limits, with
sufficient headroom when forecasting future covenant compliance.
If a sustained reduction in revenue compared with the year-ended 31 March 2025
were to occur for 18 months from the reporting date, then mitigating actions
would likely need to commence to avoid lack of liquidity in September 2026
based on existing facilities. More significant reductions could also impact
covenant compliance. For example, a drop in revenue of 9%, would require
forecast overheads to be cut by 10% to avoid a breach in covenants and remain
within currently available facilities. The overhead cuts modelled in this
scenario reflect reductions to discretionary expenditure.
Having considered the scenarios modelled and the ability of the Group to
reduce discretionary cash outflows, the Directors are satisfied that the Group
has sufficient resources to continue to operate for a period of not less than
12 months from the date of this report and until at least 30 September 2026.
Additionally, in line with its expected timetable, the Company has commenced
its refinancing process and has already received support and pricing from its
two existing banks in this regard. The scenario in which the Group or Company
will have a lack of liquidity is considered remote. Accordingly, the
consolidated financial information has been prepared on a going concern basis.
New standards, interpretations and amendments not yet effective from 1 January
2024
The following standards and amendments became effective for the current
financial year:
• IFRS 16 Leases (Amendment - Liability in a sale and leaseback);
• IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (Amendment - Classification of
liabilities as current or non-current, material accounting policy information
and non-current liabilities with covenants); and
• IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures
(Amendment - Supplier Finance Arrangements).
The amendments above did not have a material impact on the amounts recognised
in prior periods or the current year.
New standards, interpretations and amendments not yet effective
Certain new standards and amendments have been issued by the IASB and will be
effective in future accounting periods. The standards and amendments that are
not yet effective and have not been adopted early by the Group include:
Amendments effective from 1 January 2025:
§ IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (Amendment - Lack
of exchangeability).
Amendments effective from 1 January 2026:
§ IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments:
Disclosures (Amendment - Classification and Measurement of Financial
Instruments); and
§ IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments:
Disclosures (Amendment - Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity).
Amendments effective from 1 January 2027:
§ IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements; and
§ IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures.
The amendments effective from 1 January 2025 and 1 January 2026 are not
expected to have any significant impact on the amounts recognised in future
periods.
IFRS 18 will replace IAS 1. Whilst IFRS 18 is not expected to have a material
impact on the recognition and measurement of items within the Group's
financial statements, it will have a significant impact on the presentation
and disclosure of certain items. The new IFRS 18 standard introduces the
requirement to:
· present specified categories and defined subtotals in the
Statement of Profit or Loss;
· provide disclosures on management-defined performance measures
(MPMs) in the Notes to the Financial Statements; and
· improve the aggregation/disaggregation and labelling of
information.
IFRS 19 is not expected to be applied for the purposes of the
Group's consolidated financial statements.
3. Segmental analysis
For management purposes, the Group is organised into segments based on its
products and services. The Group's four distinct business divisions are set
out below:
• Bricks and Building Materials - incorporates the sale of superior quality
building materials to all sectors of the construction industry including
national house builders, developers, contractors, general builders and retail
to members of the public;
• Importing - primarily responsible for strategic importing of building
products, the majority of which are on an exclusive basis to the UK market, to
complement traditional and contemporary architecture;
• Distribution - focuses on the sale and distribution of a wide range of
products, including windows, doors, radiators and associated parts and
accessories; and
• Contracting - provides cladding, fire remediation, flooring and roofing
installation services, within the residential construction sector and
commercial sector.
The Group's segments are strategic business units that offer different
products and services. Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent
with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker
(CODM). The Group considers the CODM to be the senior management team,
including the Board of Directors, who are responsible for allocating resources
and assessing performance of the operating segments.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's
accounting policies. Segment performance is evaluated based on Adjusted
EBITDA, without allocation of depreciation and amortisation, finance expenses
and income, certain impairment losses, fair value movements or the share of
results of associates and joint ventures. This is the measure reported to the
Board for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment
performance.
During the year, the Group changed the segment within which the results of E.
T. Clay Products Limited are reported. From 1 April 2024, the results have
been reported within the Bricks and Building Materials division rather than
the importing division as management believes this better reflects the nature
of the business. The segmental analysis for the prior year has therefore been
re-presented for comparison purposes.
The Group's revenue is primarily generated in the United Kingdom. Of the
revenue generated in Europe, £886,000 (2024: £939,000) is included within
revenue from the sale of goods within the Bricks and Building Materials
segment. The balance of £1,799,000 (2024: £1,428,000) is included within
revenue from the rendering of services within the Importing segment. All of
the revenue generated in Other geographic locations is included within revenue
from the sale of goods within the Bricks and Building Materials segment.
Revenue from the sale of goods and rendering of services is analysed by
segment below. Revenue from the rendering of services within the Importing
segment relates to the provision of transportation and distribution services.
Revenue from the rendering of services within the Distribution segment relates
to solar panel installation services.
No individual customer accounts for more than 10% of the Group's total
revenue.
2025 2024
Bricks and Building Materials Importing Distribution Contracting Unallocated & Group Eliminations Consolidated Bricks and Building Materials Importing Distribution Contracting Unallocated & Group Eliminations Consolidated
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue from sale of goods 419,111 42,265 50,136 - - 511,512 421,396 44,676 52,413 - - 518,485
Revenue from Rendering of Services - 9,335 17,647 98,562 - 125,444 - 8,191 9,230 58,170 - 75,591
Total external revenue 419,111 51,600 67,783 98,562 - 637,056 421,396 52,867 61,643 58,170 - 594,076
Total internal revenue 7,006 18,298 962 31 (26,297) - 6,273 17,487 1,072 3 (24,835) -
Total revenue 426,117 69,898 68,745 98,593 (26,297) 637,056 427,669 70,354 62,715 58,173 (24,835) 594,076
Adjusted EBITDA 21,717 5,720 7,962 21,655 (6,906) 50,148 25,259 7,058 7,567 10,070 (5,022) 44,932
Depreciation and amortisation (20,180) (20,180) (15,905) (15,905)
Acquisition and re-financing costs - - (939) (939)
Business change project costs (538) (538) (295) (295)
Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration under IFRS 3 (435) (435) (4,944) (4,944)
Share based payment expense (1,341) (1,341) (1,456) (1,456)
Impairment of investment in associates (137) (137) - -
Impairment of loan to joint venture (5,318) (5,318) - -
Finance income 348 348 584 584
Finance expense (9,637) (9,637) (6,956) (6,956)
Share of results of associates (7) (7) 71 71
Fair value gains and losses (1,194) (1,194) 6,352 6,352
Group profit before tax 21,717 5,720 7,962 21,655 (45,345) 11,709 25,259 7,058 7,567 10,070 (28,510) 21,444
For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources
between segments, the CODM monitors the total non-current and current assets
attributable to each segment. All assets are allocated to reportable segments
with the exception of those used primarily for corporate purposes (central),
investments in associates, joint ventures and financial assets and deferred
tax assets. Goodwill has been allocated to reportable segments. No other
assets are used jointly by reportable segments. All liabilities are allocated
to reportable segments with the exception of those used primarily for
corporate purposes (central), bank borrowings and deferred tax liabilities.
Right of use assets, in respect of trailers, with a carrying value of
£1,864,000 (2024: £2,024,000), are either held in the United Kingdom or
Europe at the year-end, depending on the timing and location of goods being
transported. All other non-current assets are solely held within the United
Kingdom.
2025 2024
Bricks and Building Materials Importing Distribution Contracting Central & Group Eliminations Consolidated Bricks and Building Materials Importing Distribution Contracting* Central & Group Eliminations Consolidated*
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Non-current segment assets 77,747 16,708 49,683 107,067 11,500 262,705 80,409 17,318 56,045 114,092 14,006 281,870
Current segment assets 108,164 18,052 29,433 26,621 7,087 189,357 95,026 16,646 27,776 28,050 2,071 169,569
Total segment assets 185,911 34,760 79,116 133,688 18,587 452,062 175,435 33,964 83,821 142,142 16,077 451,439
Unallocated assets:
Investment in associates - 335
Investment in joint ventures - -
Group assets 452,062 451,774
Total segment liabilities (93,663) (12,701) (21,345) (34,860) (18,392) (180,961) (81,830) (15,105) (18,551) (10,094) (46,599) (172,179)
Loans and borrowings (excluding leases and overdrafts) (60,644) (62,911)
Deferred tax liabilities (21,721) (24,806)
Group liabilities (263,326) (259,896)
Non-current asset additions
Property, plant and equipment 605 95 330 439 2,797 4,266 297 91 1,240 203 4,313 6,144
Right of use assets 3,097 725 751 325 - 4,898 1,595 380 4,143 251 63 6,432
Intangible assets - - 72 - - 72 - - 325 - - 325
Total non-current asset additions 3,702 820 1,153 764 2,797 9,236 1,892 471 5,708 454 4,376 12,901
*See note 8 for remeasurement details regarding the 2024 acquisition fair
values under IFRS 3.
4. Profit before tax
Profit before tax is stated after charging/(crediting): 2025 2024
£'000 £'000
Amortisation of intangible assets 13,870 10,268
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,745 1,736
Depreciation of right of use assets 4,565 3,901
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment and right of use assets (220) (131)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 433 -
Impairment of investment in associates 137 -
Impairment of trade receivables 1,659 1,643
Impairment of loan to joint venture 5,318 -
Cost of inventories recognised as an expense 463,969 469,583
Customer rebates 8,633 6,415
Supplier rebates (8,348) (9,246)
Subcontractor costs 28,106 16,770
Net foreign exchange losses 180 244
5. Other items
In order to assist with the understanding of the Group's performance, certain business combination related items that are significant in nature and items that management do not consider to be directly reflective of the Group's underlying performance in the period are presented separately, on the face of the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.
This includes certain cash and non-cash items which tend to be charged or recognised throughout the year regardless of trading performance. For the purpose of assessing performance on a comparable basis year on year, management therefore considers both statutory and adjusted profit measures, with these adjusted measures presented separately in order to provide additional useful information about the Group's performance to users of the accounts.
Other items that are excluded from adjusted profit measures are as follows:
2025 2024
£'000 £'000
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets (13,440) (10,233)
Total depreciation and amortisation (13,440) (10,233)
Acquisition costs - (828)
Refinancing costs - (111)
Business change project costs (538) (295)
Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration under IFRS 3 (435) (4,944)
Share-based payment expense (including employer NI) (1,341) (1,456)
Total other administrative expenses (2,314) (7,634)
Impairment of investment in equity accounted associates (137) -
Impairment of loan to joint venture (5,318) -
Total impairment losses on financial assets (5,455) -
Unwinding of discount on contingent consideration (3,681) (2,418)
Total finance expense (3,681) (2,418)
Share of post-tax (loss)/profit of equity accounted associates (7) 71
(Loss)/gain on re-measurement of contingent consideration (1,194) 6,352
Total fair value (losses)/gains (1,194) 6,352
Total other items before tax (26,091) (13,862)
Tax on other items 5,071 2,913
Total other items after tax (21,020) (10,949)
Total other comprehensive loss - (12)
Total other items in total comprehensive income (21,020) (10,961)
Impact of business combinations
Following a business combination, intangible assets in respect of brands, customer relationships and supplier relationships are recognised as part of the fair value assessment of net assets acquired. Amortisation on these acquired intangibles is excluded from adjusted profit as the recognition of these intangibles is not comparable with the recognition of other internally generated assets. Its exclusion enables performance to be assessed on a like for like basis regardless of whether growth is organic or through acquisition and whether acquired intangibles have been fully amortised.
Acquisition costs associated with business combinations can fluctuate from year to year depending on the size and number of acquisitions. Legal and professional fees for acquisitions are also generally considered to be greater than those incurred during the course of regular trading. These are therefore excluded from adjusted results for improved comparability.
Any gains recognised on acquisition, subsequent changes in the fair value of contingent consideration and the related finance expense in connection with discounting deferred and contingent consideration can also make a comparison of trading performance on a like for like basis more difficult. These gains/losses and expenses are therefore also excluded from adjusted results, with the inclusion within other items consistent with the presentation of other acquisition related costs.
Fair value (losses)/gains include a loss of £1,194,000 (2024: gain of £6,352,000) in respect of changes in contingent consideration expected to be payable. A reconciliation of the movement in the year, including details of the reasons for the change in the year is outlined in note 8.
Acquisition costs comprise of £nil (2024: £541,000), in relation to stamp duty, plus a further £nil (2024: £287,000) in respect of legal and professional fees. £nil (2024: £828,000) was directly associated with the acquisitions in the year.
To facilitate the acquisitions during the prior year, the Group refinanced and agreed an increase in its available banking facilities. The refinancing costs directly associated with this were therefore considered to be connected with the acquisition.
The agreement to purchase Modular Clay Products includes earn-out consideration, payable if certain performance-based targets are met over the three-years following acquisition. The share purchase agreement also includes a 'bad leaver' clause, under which the earn-out consideration payment to such a leaver is forfeited. The clause was included with the intention of protecting the value of the business over the first few years following acquisition. However, as a result of the earn-out consideration effectively being contingent on the continued employment or 'good leaver' status of the individual, the amount payable has been treated as remuneration in accordance with current IFRS interpretation guidance of IFRS 3. As such, the amount payable is considered to be business combination related and not reflective of a typical remuneration cost that would usually be incurred within the underlying trade of the Group. The prior year also included amounts payable to the former owners of Taylor Maxwell Group (2017) Limited subject to an equivalent clause.
Business change project costs
During the prior year, the Group commenced a business change project which incorporates the upgrade of the Group's IT systems and infrastructure and the re-organisation of businesses within the Group.
The overall project is expected to be completed over the next few financial years and cumulative costs of £833,000 (2024: £295,000), specifically associated with the project, have been recognised to date. The initial anticipated total project costs are under review and may vary, depending on the options selected, once the implementation plan is finalised. The project set up and installation costs are over and above the Group's annual system upgrade and maintenance costs and thus these costs have been included within 'other items' in order to assist with the understanding of the Group's performance in the year.
Share-based payments
The share-based payment expense represents the share-based payment charge for the year, including associated accrued employer taxes. A portion of the share options issued are subject to performance criteria, including both market and non-market conditions. Changes in market conditions after the grant date are not reflected in the share-based payment expense recognised. The accounting charge is therefore not considered to be directly linked to the Group's trading operations in the year and thus separate disclosure is deemed appropriate to assist with the understanding of the Group's performance in the year.
Equity accounted associate
The Group is not directly involved in the day-to-day operations of its associate and thus considers it appropriate to separate its share of this entity's results from the Group's adjusted results.
In March 2025, the Group entered negotiations to sell its share of the associate, which was expected to be completed via a company purchase of own shares shortly after the year-end. As such, the carrying value of the investment was re-classified as an asset held for sale at the year-end and an impairment of £137,000 was recognised. This impairment has also been recognised within 'other items', consistent with the presentation of the Group's share of post-tax profits or losses from that associate.
Joint venture
During the year, the Group's joint venture in Germany entered administration and full provision was made against the loan balance due from it. The impairment of the loan to the joint venture is considered to be one-off in nature and in excess of the Group's typical level of impairment recognised from its ongoing operations. Accordingly, the impairment has been presented within 'other items' to aid comparability with the prior period.
Tax
The tax credit arising on the other items is presented on the same basis as the cost to which it relates.
Other comprehensive income
The other comprehensive loss in the prior year relates to the remeasurement of the now bought-out defined benefit pension scheme and associated deferred tax movement. The Group completed a buy-out process to transfer all defined benefit pension liabilities to an insurer. As such, the final scheme-related remeasurement and deferred tax movements were not considered to be part of the Group's underlying operations and have been reported separately from the Group's adjusted results.
6. Dividends
2025 2024
£'000 £'000
Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the year:
Final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2024 of 2.28p per share 7,309 6,456
(2024: for the year ended 31 March 2023 of 2.15p per share)
Interim dividend for the year ended 31 March 2025 of 1.12p per share 3,595 3,406
(2024: for the year ended 31 March 2024 of 1.07p per share)
Total dividends paid in the year 10,904 9,862
The Directors recommend that a final dividend for 2025 of 2.39p (2024: 2.28p) per ordinary share be paid.
The final dividend will be paid, subject to shareholders' approval at the Annual General Meeting, to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4 September 2025. This dividend has not been included as a liability in these financial statements.
7. Earnings per share
Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing the profit for the year, attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit for the year, attributable to ordinary equity holders, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
2025 2024
Earnings £'000 Weighted average number of shares Earnings per share (p) Earnings £'000 Weighted average number of shares Earnings per share (p)
Basic earnings per share 6,533 320,623,575 2.04 15,367 303,814,191 5.06
Effect of dilutive securities
Employee share options - 5,315,007 - - 6,157,200 -
Diluted earnings per share 6,533 325,938,582 2.00 15,367 309,971,391 4.96
Adjusted earnings per share and adjusted diluted earnings per share based on the adjusted profit attributable to the equity holders of the parent, as shown in the Adjusted column of the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income. Details of the Other items after tax, forming the difference between the statutory earnings above and adjusted earnings below, are outlined in note 5 of the final results.
2025 2024
Earnings £'000 Weighted average number of shares Earnings per share (p) Earnings £'000 Weighted average number of shares Earnings per share (p)
Adjusted basic earnings per share 27,553 320,623,575 8.59 26,316 303,814,191 8.66
Effect of dilutive securities
Employee share options - 5,315,007 - - 6,157,200 -
Adjusted diluted earnings per share 27,553 325,938,582 8.45 26,316 309,971,391 8.49
8. Business combinations
Business combinations completed in prior periods
Group Topek Holdings Limited and Topek Limited ("Topek") and TSL Assets Limited and Topek Southern Limited ("TSL")
The Group acquired 100% of the share capital and voting rights in Topek and TSL on 10 October 2023 and 19 January 2024 respectively. Since the reporting of the Group results to 31 March 2024, further information has been identified in respect of income tax receivables that have been recovered and are subsequently payable to the former shareholders under the SPA. As the additional information was identified during the measurement period following acquisition, and relates to an obligation that existed at the acquisition date, an adjustment has been made retrospectively.
The results for the year ended 31 March 2024 have therefore been restated to reflect the additional consideration payable to the sellers. The overall impact has been an increase to goodwill at 31 March 2024 of £677,000, an increase in current income tax assets of £58,000, and a corresponding increase of £735,000 in the deferred consideration liability within current trade and other payables. There has been no impact on the reported profits for the year ended 31 March 2024.
For the Company, there has been an increase in the investment cost of £58,000, with a corresponding increase in the deferred consideration liability within trade and other payables at 31 March 2024.
A prior period restatement would usually require the presentation of a third balance sheet at 1 April 2023. However, as the restatement of the previously stated fair values would have no impact on the balance sheet at that date, it is not considered that this would provide additional useful information. As such a third consolidated balance sheet has not been included within these financial statements.
Contingent consideration
The Group entered into contingent consideration arrangements during the purchase of several subsidiaries in previous years. Final amounts payable under these agreements are all subject to future performance and the acquired business achieving pre-determined Adjusted EBITDA targets, over the three years following acquisition, with the exception of Upowa Ltd which is over five years.
The fair value of all contingent consideration is based on a discounting cash flow model, applying a discount rate of between 4.1% and 23.6%, based on the acquired company's WACC, to the expected future cash flows.
Summarised below are the fair values of the contingent consideration at both acquisition and reporting date, the potential undiscounted amount payable and the discount rates applied within the discounting cash flow models, for each acquisition where contingent consideration arrangements remain in place.
Company acquired Fair value at reporting date Fair value at reporting date
Fair value at acquisition 2025 2024
£'000 £'000 Undiscounted amount payable £'000 Undiscounted amount payable
2025 2024
Discount rate £'000 £'000
Taylor Maxwell Group (2017) Limited 4.1% - 241 241 293 293
SBS Cladding Limited 4.1% 1,845 - - 797 800
Leadcraft Limited 7.4% 722 - - 922 961
Upowa Ltd* 23.6% 10,069 1,918 2,206 1,417 2,333
Beacon Roofing Limited 13.0% 1,365 606 644 1,578 1,757
E. T. Clay Products Limited 16.0% 1,043 - - - -
Heritage Clay Tiles Limited 20.0% 82 - - - -
Group Topek Holdings Limited 12.5% 12,134 8,458 9,948 12,870 16,200
TSL Assets Limited 12.9% 12,319 14,941 17,145 12,571 16,450
Total 39,579 26,164 30,184 30,448 38,794
*Formerly named HBS NE Limited
In respect of prior period acquisitions, the potential undiscounted amount payable in respect of Group Topek Holdings Limited ranges from £nil to £17,700,000, while the potential undiscounted amount payable in respect of TSL Assets Limited ranges from £nil to £20,700,000.
The potential undiscounted amount payable in respect of E. T. Clay Products Limited and Heritage Clay Tiles Limited ranges from £nil to £3,480,000 (2024: £nil to £3,480,000) It is not possible to determine a range of outcomes for other acquisitions as the arrangements do not contain a maximum payable.
Changes in the range of outcomes are due to amounts paid or payable being determined during the year as milestones within the performance period are met.
The acquisition of Modular Clay Products Ltd is also subject to further amounts payable depending on future performance over the three years following acquisition in May 2022, which are recognised as remuneration due to a 'good leaver' clause within the share purchase agreement. It is not possible to determine a range for these future payments as the agreement does not contain a maximum payable. A charge of £435,000 (2024: £611,000) has been recognised in the year in respect of this earn-out consideration, presented within other administrative expenses (note 5).
Changes in amounts recognised in respect of contingent consideration can be reconciled as follows:
Company acquired Finance
expense
£'000
Fair value at Fair value Fair value at
31 March 2024 loss/(gain) Settlement 31 March 2025
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
SBS Cladding Limited 797 3 - (800) -
Upowa Ltd 1,417 332 169 - 1,918
Beacon Roofing Limited 1,578 137 (4) (1,105) 606
Group Topek Holdings Limited 12,870 1,548 318 (6,278) 8,458
TSL Assets Limited 12,571 1,628 742 - 14,941
Other business combinations 1,215 33 (31) (976) 241
Total 30,448 3,681 1,194 (9,159) 26,164
Fair value gains and losses in the year reflect changes in performance and/or anticipated profits compared to those originally forecast at the end of the prior year or on acquisition.
9. Loans and borrowings
2025 2024
£'000 £'000
Current
Overdrafts 18,732 8,620
18,732 8,620
Non-current
Bank loans 60,644 62,911
60,644 62,911
Total loans and borrowings 79,376 71,531
The Directors consider that the carrying amount of loans and borrowings approximates to their fair value. Non-current bank loans comprise a principal loan value of £61,000,000 (2024: £63,500,000) less arrangement fees of £356,000 (2024: £589,000), which are amortised over the term of the loan.
In the prior year, the Group refinanced with the revolving credit facility increased to an initial £100,000,000 which reduces to £80,000,000 over the initial term of the facility. As at the year end, the RCF facility had reduced to £93,500,000. The facility initially runs for 3 years from October 2023 with two extension options, each of one year.
The revolving facility bears interest at a variable rate based on the SONIA. At the reporting date, interest was charged at a rate of 2.40% (2024: 2.15%) above the adjusted SONIA interest rate benchmark.
The Group has a notional pool agreement, whereby certain cash balances within the Group are entitled to be offset, providing the overall overdrawn balance does not exceed the £5,000,000 facility limit. The Company's overdraft balance at the year-end is a result of the timing of cash transfers within the Group and funds being transferred from the Group's central facility.
The bank loans are secured by a fixed charge over the Group's properties and floating charges over the remaining assets of the Group, including all property, investments and assets of the Company's subsidiary undertakings. A guarantee has also been provided by certain trading subsidiaries.
10. Post balance sheet events
In April 2025, the Group completed the sale of its investment in associate for consideration of £150,000.
In May 2025, the Group completed the sale of a property for consideration of £2,200,000.
11. Availability of annual report and accounts
The Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 will be posted to shareholders on or before 13 August 2025 and laid before the Group at the Annual General Meeting on 16 September 2025. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 will be available on request from the Company Secretary at Brickability Group PLC, South Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend CF31 3XG and from the Group's website
www.brickabilitygroupplc.com (http://www.brickabilitygroupplc.com)
.
This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact
rns@lseg.com (mailto:rns@lseg.com)
or visit
www.rns.com (http://www.rns.com/)
.
RNS may use your IP address to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions, to analyse how you engage with the information contained in this communication, and to share such analysis on an anonymised basis with others as part of our commercial services. For further information about how RNS and the London Stock Exchange use the personal data you provide us, please see our
Privacy Policy (https://www.lseg.com/privacy-and-cookie-policy)
. END FR FFFLFDEISLIERecent news on Brickability
See all newsREG - Brickability Group - Final Results for the year ended 31 March 2025
AnnouncementREG - Brickability Group - Total Voting Rights
AnnouncementREG - Brickability Group - Notice of Results and Analyst Presentation
AnnouncementREG - Brickability Group - Notification of Major Holdings
AnnouncementREG - Brickability Group - Director/PDMR Shareholding
Announcement