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RNS Number : 5529B  Diales Group PLC  23 April 2026

 Diales Group Plc

("Diales" or the "Company" or the "Group")

H1 FY26 Trading Update

and

Notice of Half-Year Results

 

Increased operating profit

Diales Group Plc (AIM: DIAL), the leading global professional services
consultancy to the construction and engineering industries, providing
multi-disciplinary consultancy services including expert witness, claims and
dispute resolution services, announces the following trading update for the
six-month period ended 31 March 2026 (the "Period").

Trading update

The Group expects to report revenue from continuing operations of £23.7
million (H1 FY25: £21.6 million) and deliver a 43% increase in underlying
operating profit from continuing operations in the region of £1.0 million (H1
FY25: £0.7 million). On the basis of current trading, the Group expects to
deliver FY26 results at least in-line with market expectations.

Financial position

The Group continues to have a robust balance sheet with the cash position
improving in the Period to £3.9 million as at 31 March 2026 (FY25: £3.0
million, H1 FY25: £2.4 million).

Notice of Half-Year Results

The Company will announce its half year results for the six months ending 31
March 2026 on Wednesday 10 June 2026.

 

Mark Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of Diales Group, commented:

"The Group has entered H2 FY26 with increasing confidence as our
transformation strategy gathers pace. For the last four years we have
consistently enhanced our profitability, expanded our talent base and deepened
our presence across key markets. Despite ongoing geopolitical pressures
creating uncertainty for many of our clients, demand for our specialist
expertise remains robust. Our focus on attracting and retaining top talent,
improving margins, and driving greater utilisation is delivering tangible
results, supported by a healthy pipeline of new opportunities. With continued
investment in technology and a strengthening cash position, we believe the
Group is well placed to continue its momentum, supporting clients through
complex global challenges and delivering further value to our shareholders. I
believe the Group is therefore well placed to continue positively through H2
FY26 and deliver full year results at least in line with market expectations."

 

 Enquiries:

 Diales Group Plc

 Mark Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer                   +44 (0)207 377 0005

 Charlotte Parsons, Chief Financial Officer

 Shore Capital (Nominated Adviser and Broker)              +44 (0)207 408 4050

 Mark Percy

 George Payne

 Acuitas Communications   +44 (0)203 745 0293 / +44 (0)779 976 7676 / 07557 115764

 Simon Nayyar             simon.nayyar@acuitascomms.com

 Arthur Dingemans         arthur.dingemans@acuitascomms.com

 

 

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