Interim Results

Inspecs

18/09/2025 07:00

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Inspecs Group PLC

18 September 2025

 

18 September 2025

INSPECS Group plc

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

 

Interim Results

 

INSPECS Group plc, a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of eyewear (sunglasses, optical frames and low vision products) presents its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025.

The financial review results below are reported with Norville classified as a discontinued operation. For the six months to 30 June 2025, Norville generated revenue of £2.4m (H1 2024: £2.4m) and an Underlying EBITDA loss of £0.7m (H1 June 2024: £0.9m loss).

Financial review:

·     Delivered revenue in the first half of £97.6m (H1 20241: £100.6m)

·     On a constant exchange rates basis2, revenue was £99.3m (H1 20241: £100.6m), a decrease of 1.3%

·    Gross profit margin decreased 80 basis points to 51.8% (H1 20241: 52.6%)

·    Operating expenses of £47.8m  down by 1.2% (H1 20241: £48.4m)

·    Underlying EBITDA3 reduced to £9.0m (H1 20241: £11.0m) following a decrease in revenue in the period

·    Diluted Underlying EPS4 of 2.08p (H1 20241: 3.94p)

·    Profit before tax of £2.4m (H1 20241: £2.6m)

·    Continued improvement in working capital, reduced by £3.3m (H1 2024: reduced by £2.4m)

·    Cash generated from operations £11.2m (H1 20241: £12.5m)

·   Net debt excluding leases5 increased by £0.7m in the six months to 30 June 2025 to £23.6m (31 December 2024: £22.9m) due to final payments on deferred consideration in relation to acquisitions and the funding of our discontinued operation

·    Finance costs reduced by 21% in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024, aided by switching to Euribor based debt. This is protected by an interest rate swap on circa 50% of the Group's borrowings

Operational review:

·    Successful launch of Tom Tailor eyewear brand on 1 July 2025 with initial sales ahead of target

·    Operating efficiencies continue to be delivered, with a £1.1m reduction in operating expenses within the Frames and Optics division in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024

·    Norville, our lens manufacturing site, discontinued as rationalisation across the Group continued

·    Amalgamation of selected European sales businesses is on track to be completed by the end of 2025

·    Ongoing tariff disruption continues to affect our manufacturing exports from China to the US

·    Optics division in the USA affected by reduced government expenditure on low vision owing to the changing political landscape

·    Successful implementation of new ERP systems completed in our US and UK businesses

Board update:

·    Following a comprehensive recruitment process, Andrea Davis has been selected to be the Company's next Non-Executive Chair with effect from no later than 31 December 2025

 

Current trading and outlook:

·    Current trading in the first two months of H2 is slightly behind plan, however, the growth in our order books and increased cost savings are expected to deliver a stronger performance in the remainder of the year. The Board, therefore, has a reasonable expectation that the Group will meet its guidance6 for the full year

·      We remain committed to delivering on our medium-term targets:

o  CAGR organic revenue growth 40% above the market rate, which is currently forecast to grow at 3% CAGR

o  Double digit underlying EBITDA %

o  Net debt to be 40% - 75% of Underlying EBITDA.

 

1         The results for the period ended 30 June 2024 have been re-presented to reflect the classification of Norville as a discontinued operation.

2        Constant currency exchange rates: figures at constant currency exchange rates have been calculated using the average exchange rates in effect for the relevant comparative period (H1 2024).

3         Refer to table 'Underlying EBITDA and Underlying PAT'.

4         Refer to note 5.

5         Refer to note 9.

6         Guidance is for Underlying EBITDA of £18.7m, excluding Norville, for the year ending 31 December 2025.

 

Richard Peck, CEO of INSPECS, said: "As a global eyewear business, we have experienced first-hand the widely reported macro-challenges, including ongoing tariff disruption and subdued consumer confidence. As a result, Group sales in the first half are slightly behind last year. Despite this, I am encouraged by the achievements that have been within our control including the successful amalgamation of our two US frame businesses, which has delivered increased sales demonstrating what can be achieved from operational efficiencies within the Group. We are undertaking further efficiency initiatives in the second half of the year and look forward to updating the market on that progress.

"Based on the growth in our order books as at the end of August 2025 and planned increased cost savings the Board has a reasonable expectation of meeting full year guidance. We continue to believe in the fundamental strengths of the business and the management team remains focused on the delivery of our medium-term targets."

 

For further information please contact:

INSPECS Group plc
Richard Peck (CEO)
Chris Kay (CFO)
via FTI Consulting
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000
Peel Hunt (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
George Sellar
Andrew Clark
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7418 8900
FTI Consulting (Financial PR)
Alex Beagley
Harriet Jackson
Amy Goldup
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000

 

About INSPECS Group plc

INSPECS is a leading provider of eyewear solutions to the global eyewear market. The Group produces a broad range of eyewear frames and low vision aids, covering optical, sunglasses and safety, which are either "Branded" (under licence or under the Group's own proprietary brands), or "OEM" (unbranded or private label on behalf of retail customers).

INSPECS is building a global eyewear business through its vertically integrated business model. Its continued growth is underpinned by increasing the penetration of its own-brand portfolio, worldwide distribution, growing retail presence, maximising group synergies and its global network, expanding its manufacturing capacity and scaling the research and development department as it develops new and innovative eyewear products.

The Group has operations across the globe: with offices and subsidiaries in the UK, Europe, the US and China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen), and manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, China, the UK and Italy.

INSPECS customers are global optical and non-optical retailers, global distributors and independent opticians. Its distribution network covers over 80 countries and reaches approximately 75,000 points of sale.

More information is available at: www.INSPECS.com

CHIEF EXECUTIVE REVIEW

 

As previously communicated, revenue and EBITDA in the first half of 2025 was lower than initially expected largely as a result of slower trading in Europe and the uncertainty stemming from US tariffs.

The Group delivered revenue of £97.6m (H1 2024: £100.6m) and Underlying EBITDA of £9.0m (H1 2024: £11.0m). With our continued focus on delivering operational efficiencies, we reduced operating expenses by £0.6m to £47.8m (H1 2024: £48.4m) despite inflationary pressures.

We continue to prioritise achieving our medium-term targets of accelerated revenue growth, operational strength and sustainable leverage through a number of key areas of focus.

Frames and Optics

Revenue in our Frames and Optics distribution business fell by 3.0% to £91.4m (H1 2024: £94.2m). Operational efficiency initiatives led to a £1.1m reduction in operating expenses to £42.1m (H1 2024: £43.2m), which helped to mitigate the impact of the revenue decline. As a result, Underlying EBITDA decreased to £10.5m (H1 2024: £11.3m). 

This period has been particularly challenging for our US low vision business. Tariffs have increased product costs, prompting some customers to delay purchasing decisions until there is greater certainty on tariff policy. At the same time, several key customers have faced delays or reductions in government funding due to the changing political landscape. These factors have collectively slowed demand and disrupted our sales pipeline.

On a positive note, the amalgamation of our two US frame businesses, completed in 2024, has been a notable success. The combined business has delivered increased sales with lower operating expenses. In addition, our group procurement activities have now covered 40%-50% of all new SKUs across some of our subsidiaries, with purchase price improvements expected to yield improved margins in 2026.

In Europe, frame and low vision optic sales continue to face headwinds, with trading being slower than anticipated. However, we are pleased to report the successful launch of our Tom Tailor eyewear collection. This collection was launched in July 2025 and has shown promising sales to date. Additional brand highlights include the launch of Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. brand via a Direct-to-Consumer website, and our proprietary brand Titanflex and licensed brand Marc O'Polo are continuing to perform well as a result of new technologies and evolving fashion trends.

Further work on the amalgamation of our European sales businesses is on track and expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with associated cost savings expected to be delivered from Q4 2025.

Manufacturing

Revenue from the manufacturing business for H1 2025 was £7.9m, compared to £9.0m in H1 2024. Gross profit margin decreased by 630 basis points to 39.9% due to reduced factory throughput leading to a £1.2m reduction in Underlying EBITDA to £0.4m (H1 2024: £1.6m).

Our Chinese factory has been heavily impacted by US tariffs, with a considerable number of customers delaying orders whilst they wait for more tariff certainty. We are pleased with the performance of our new Vietnam factory which is operating well and scaling up. Although current sales levels are not yet where we would like them to be, we are encouraged by the positive momentum in our order pipeline (up by 3.9% for the business segment 31 August 2025 versus 31 August 2024), which supports our expectation of stronger sales and margin performance in the second half of the year.

ESG

During the period, we made progress in electrifying our car fleet at Eschenbach, helping to reduce fuel costs and emissions while supporting our broader sustainability goals. At Neo, our Vietnam factory, we are installing solar panels, expected to lower energy costs and enhance energy resilience. We are pleased to report that our 2023 emissions data received external limited assurance, providing a strong foundation for future carbon reduction. We've also initiated packaging and Scope 3 projects to advance the use of sustainable materials and strengthen our carbon management across the Group. We remain committed to executing our ESG targets and driving measurable impact for our people, planet, and communities.

Board update

After an extensive recruitment process, the Company has selected Andrea Davis to be its next Non-Executive Chair. After a successful career as a Managing Director and CFO, Andrea became an Operating Partner at Investcorp and has acted as Director and Chair for many of its investee companies.  She has been chosen for her extensive experience in a wide range of industries and geographies especially in consumer products across continental Europe, recruiting management teams, running and supervising investments. It is expected that Andrea will take up her new position by 31 December 2025.

Outlook

Despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, the optical market remains resilient. We have continued to deliver additional operational efficiencies, of which we will see further benefit in the second half of this year. Current trading in the first two months of H2 is slightly behind expectations, however the growth in our order books and manufacturing pipeline (up 3.3% 31 August 2025 versus 31 August 2024) is expected to result in stronger performance in the next four months. We therefore have a reasonable expectation of meeting full year guidance and reiterate our commitment to delivering on our medium-term ambitions.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our teams worldwide for their continued efforts and commitment to growing INSPECS Group into a leading name in global eyewear.

Richard Peck

18 September 2025

 

 

FINANCIAL REVIEW

 

Revenue

Revenue was £97.6m in the half, down from £100.6m in H1 2024, a decrease of 3.0%. On a constant exchange rate basis revenues decreased 1.3% to £99.3m from £100.6m (H1 2024).

 

Gross Profit Margin

The Group's gross profit margin decreased to 51.8% in H1 2025 from 52.6% in H1 2024, driven by reduced sales from our Asian manufacturing businesses and reduced sales from our low vision optics business.

 

Operating Profit

The Group's operating profit decreased to £2.7m (H1 2024: £4.5m).

 

Administrative expenses

Administrative costs decreased by £0.5m to £45.2m in H1 2025 from £45.7m in H1 2024, a result of the Group's continuing focus on operational efficiency.

 

Underlying EBITDA

The Group's Underlying EBITDA decreased from £11.0m in H1 2024 to £9.0m in H1 2025. Underlying EBITDA margin decreased from 11.0% in H1 2024 to 9.3% in H1 2025.

 

Discontinued Operation

The Group's operating loss for the period from its discontinued operation was £0.9m (H1 2024: £1.2m). The total loss for the period from discontinued operations amounted to £4.9m (H1 2024: £1.3m) as a result of a £3.8m (H1 2024: £nil) remeasurement charge recognised on the valuation of the disposal group at fair value less costs to sell.

 

 

 

Finance Expenses

Net finance costs have reduced from £1.9m in H1 2024 to £1.5m in H1 2025, reflecting the lower Euribor interest rates charged on the Group's facilities entered into in December 2024. Net finance costs include £0.1m (H1 2024: £0.1m) relating to the amortisation of capitalised loan arrangement fees. In July 2025, the Group entered into an interest rate swap to hedge a portion of its loan balance, this mitigates the risk of interest rate rises over the loan term.

 

Depreciation and amortisation

Period ended 30 June 2025 £m
Period ended 30 June 2024
£m
Depreciation
2.8
2.7
Amortisation
3.3
3.2
Total
6.1
5.9

 

Profit Before Tax

Profit before tax for the period was £2.4m (H1 2024: £2.6m), after a £1.4m gain on exchange relating to borrowings, compared to a gain of £0.1m in H1 2024.

 

Tax charge

The tax charge for the period of £2.1m (H1 2024: £2.4m) comprises a current tax charge of £2.6m (H1 2024: £2.3m) and a deferred tax credit of £0.5m (H1 2024: £0.1m charge). The credit in H1 2025 is a result of the unwinding of deferred tax balances arising on acquisitions.

 

Other comprehensive loss

The exchange adjustment loss on consolidation of £5.3m (H1 2024: £0.8m) reflects the loss arising from the translation of our foreign operations. During the period the loss in particular was driven by the strengthening of the Pound against the US Dollar since the previous year end.

 

Cash Generation

The Group continued to have strong cash generation from operations of £11.2m (H1 2024: £12.5m).

 

Net Debt

Net debt (excluding leases) increased by £0.7m to £23.6m as at 30 June 2025 (31 December 2024: £22.9m). During the period, the Group invested £1.1m on the purchase of tangible and intangible owned assets and paid a further £0.7m of deferred consideration relating to the EGO acquisition.

 

Financing

The Group finances its operation through the following borrowings and facilities.

Expires
Balance at
 30 June 2025
 £m
Balance at
 31 December 2024
 £m
Group revolving credit facility
December 2027
29.1
28.2
Term loans
December 2027
9.0
9.9
Revolving credit facility USA
1-year rolling
6.7
7.5
Invoice discounting
1-year rolling
2.0
1.7
Total
46.8
47.3

 

 

 

Leverage (using debt to equity ratio)

The Group's leverage position is shown below:

30 June
2025
Actual ratio
1.63
Covenant ratio
2.25

The Group remains within its banking covenants and forecasts that it will continue to remain within banking covenants for the length of the arrangement.

 

Inventory

Our revenue to inventory ratio has remained fairly consistent compared to 30 June 2024.

Period ended 30 June 2025
£m
Period ended 30 June 2024
£m
Revenue
97.6
100.6
Inventory
40.6
39.7
Revenue to inventory ratio
2.4
2.5

 

Current asset ratio

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations, or those due within one year. This has remained consistent on the comparative period.

Period ended 30 June 2025
£m
Period ended 30 June 2024
£m
Current Assets
97.8
97.3
Current Liabilities
67.4
67.3
Ratio
1.5
1.4

 

Quick ratio

The quick ratio is an indicator of a company's short-term liquidity position and measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. This has remained consistent on the comparative period.

Period ended 30 June 2025
£m
Period ended 30 June 2024
£m
Current Assets
97.8
97.3
Less Inventory
(40.6)
(39.7)
57.2
57.6
Current Liabilities
67.4
67.3
Ratio
0.8
0.9

 

 

 

 

 

Net working capital

Period ended 30 June 2025
£m
Period ended 30 June 2024
£m
Period ended 30 December 2024
£m
Trade and other receivables
34.4
33.0
39.8
Inventory
40.6
39.7
42.8
Trade and other payables
(36.9)
(35.5)
(41.3)
Net working capital
38.1
37.2
41.3
Working capital as a percentage of 12 month rolling revenue
20.0%
19.5%
21.3%

 

 

Earnings per Share

The Group's Diluted Underlying EPS for the 6 months to 30 June 2025 was 2.08p compared to 3.94p for the 6 months to 30 June 2024. The Group's Diluted EPS was a loss of 4.54p for the 6 months to 30 June 2025 (H1 2024: loss 1.01p)

 

Dividend

The Group does not currently intend to pay a dividend in relation to 2025. The Board continues to review its dividend policy on a regular basis.

 

Underlying EBITDA and Underlying PAT

 

The below table shows how Underlying EBITDA and Underlying PAT are calculated:

 

6 months ended 30 June 2025
6 months ended 30 June 2024 (Re-presented1)
12 months ended 31 December 2024 (Re-presented1)
£'000
£'000
£'000
Revenue
97,623
100,606
193,345
Gross Profit
50,570
52,947
101,382
Operating expenses
(47,834)
(48,435)
(95,479)
Operating profit
2,736
4,512
5,903
Add back: Amortisation
3,270
3,212
6,785
Add back: Depreciation
2,758
2,707
5,465
EBITDA
8,764
10,431
18,153
Add back: Share based payment expense
277
206
371
Add back: Earn out on acquisition
-
380
981
Underlying EBITDA
9,041
11,017
19,505
Less: Depreciation
(2,758)
(2,707)
(5,465)
Less: Net interest (excluding amortisation of loan arrangement fees)
(1,433)
(1,868)
(3,562)
Underlying Profit Before Tax (PBT)
4,850
6,442
10,478
Current tax charge
(2,627)
(2,233)
(4,176)
Underlying Profit After Tax (PAT)
2,223
4,209
6,302
Underlying EPS
Pence
Pence
Pence
Basic Underlying EPS for the period attributable to the equity holders of the parent
2.19
4.14
6.20
Diluted Underlying EPS for the period attributable to the equity holders of the parent
2.08
3.94
5.90

 

(1)  The results for the periods ending 30 June 2024 and 31 December 2024 have been re-presented to reflect the classification of Norville as a discontinued operation.

 

Underlying EBITDA segmental information

Underlying EBITDA by reportable segment for the six months ended 30 June 2025 is as follows:

Frames &
Manufacturing
Total before
Adjustments
Total
Optics
adjustments &
& eliminations
eliminations
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
Revenue
91,398
7,869
99,267
(1,644)
97,623
Operating profit/(loss)
5,117
(410)
4,707
(1,971)
2,736
Add back:
Amortisation
2,957
313
3,270
-
3,270
Depreciation
2,297
413
2,710
48
2,758
Share based payments
96
57
153
124
277
Underlying EBITDA
10,467
373
10,840
(1,799)
9,041

 

 

Underlying EBITDA by reportable segment for the six months ended 30 June 2024 is as follows:

 

Frames &
Manufacturing
Total before
Adjustments
Total
Optics
adjustments &
& eliminations
eliminations
(Re-presented1)
(Re-presented1)
(Re-presented1)
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
Revenue
94,169
9,028
103,197
(2,591)
100,606
Operating profit/(loss)
5,586
1,222
6,808
(2,296)
4,512
Add back:
Amortisation
2,897
43
2,940
272
3,212
Depreciation
2,374
250
2,624
83
2,707
Share based payments
39
90
129
77
206
Earn out on acquisitions
380
-
380
-
380
Underlying EBITDA
11,276
1,605
12,881
(1,864)
11,017

 

 

(1)  The results for the period ended 30 June 2024 have been re-presented to reflect the classification of Norville as a discontinued operation.

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the period ended 30 June 2025
Notes
Unaudited6 months ended
 30 June 2025
Unaudited6 months ended
 30 June 2024
(Re-presented1)
£'000
£'000
REVENUE
4
97,623
100,606
Cost of sales
(47,053)
(47,659)
GROSS PROFIT
50,570
52,947
Distribution costs
(2,656)
(2,777)
Administrative expenses
(45,178)
(45,658)
OPERATING PROFIT
2,736
4,512
Non-underlying costs
(247)
(94)
Exchange adjustments on borrowings
1,399
155
Share of profit/(loss) of associates
6
(2)
Finance costs
(1,612)
(2,027)
Finance income
72
94
PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX
2,354
2,638
Income tax
(2,087)
(2,350)
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD - CONTINUING OPERATIONS
267
288
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD - DISCONTINUED OPERATION
12
(4,879)
(1,315)
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD
(4,612)
(1,027)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:
Exchange adjustment on consolidation
(5,250)
(756)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD
(9,862)
(1,783)


 

(1)  The results for the period ended 30 June 2024 have been re-presented to reflect the classification of Norville as a discontinued operation.

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (continued) For the period ended 30 June 2025
Notes
Unaudited6 months ended
 30 June 2025
Unaudited6 months ended
 30 June 2024
(Re-presented1)
Profit per share from continuing operations
Pence
Pence
Basic EPS for the period attributable
to the equity holders of the parent
5
0.26
0.28
Diluted EPS for the period attributable
to the equity holders of the parent
5
0.25
0.27
Loss per share
Basic EPS for the period attributable
to the equity holders of the parent
5
(4.54)
(1.01)
Diluted EPS for the period attributable
to the equity holders of the parent
5
(4.54)
(1.01)


 

(1)  The results for the period ended 30 June 2024 have been re-presented to reflect the classification of Norville as a discontinued operation.

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION    

As at 30 June 2025

Note
Unaudited
As at
 30 June 2025
£'000
Unaudited
As at
 30 June 2024
£'000
As at31 December 2024
£'000
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Goodwill
55,741
55,743
55,741
Intangible assets
20,504
26,930
23,406
Property, plant and equipment
25,310
34,718
32,648
Investment in associates
70
97
70
Deferred tax
1,993
2,576
1,738
103,618
120,064
113,603
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories
40,576
39,679
42,753
Trade and other receivables
6
34,397
32,974
39,825
Tax receivable
184
74
107
Cash and cash equivalents
7
22,667
24,616
23,960
97,824
97,343
106,645
Assets held for sale
12
2,392
832
-
TOTAL ASSETS
203,834
218,239
220,248
EQUITY
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Called up share capital
1,017
1,017
1,017
Share premium
89,508
89,508
89,508
Foreign currency translation reserve
(409)
4,679
4,841
Share option reserve
3,847
3,428
3,570
Merger reserve
5,340
5,340
5,340
Accumulated losses
(10,202)
(2,032)
(5,590)
TOTAL EQUITY
89,101
101,940
98,686
LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Financial liabilities - borrowings
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
43,902
45,605
44,505
Deferred tax
1,673
3,427
1,968
45,575
49,032
46,473
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
8
36,923
35,463
41,269
Right of return liability
10,527
11,222
10,608
Financial liabilities - borrowings
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
12,725
14,276
16,185
Invoice discounting
2,012
1,804
1,777
Deferred and contingent consideration
991
1,231
1,873
Tax payable
4,237
3,271
3,377
67,415
67,267
75,089
Liabilities held for sale
12
1,743
-
-
TOTAL LIABILITIES
114,733
116,299
121,562
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
203,834
218,239
220,248


INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the period ended 30 June 2025

Called up share capital
Share premium
Foreign currency translation reserve
Share option reserve
Accumulated losses
Merger reserve
Total equity
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Balance at 1 January 2025
1,017
89,508
4,841
3,570
(5,590)
5,340
98,686
Loss for the period
-
-
-
-
(4,612)
-
(4,612)
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
(5,250)
-
-
-
(5,250)
Total comprehensive loss
-
-
(5,250)
-
(4,612)
-
(9,862)
Share-based payment charge
-
-
-
277
-
-
277
Balance at 30 June 2025 (unaudited)
1,017
89,508
(409)
3,847
(10,202)
5,340
89,101
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Balance at 1 January 2024
1,017
89,508
5,435
3,222
(1,005)
5,340
103,517
Loss for the period
-
-
-
-
(1,027)
-
(1,027)
Other comprehensive loss
-
-
(756)
-
-
-
(756)
Total comprehensive loss
-
-
(756)
-
(1,027)
-
(1,783)
Share-based payment charge
-
-
-
206
-
-
206
Balance at 30 June 2024 (unaudited)
1,017
89,508
4,679
3,428
(2,032)
5,340
101,940


INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW For the period ended 30 June 2025
Note
Unaudited
6 months ended
30 June 2025
Unaudited
6 months ended
30 June 2024
(Re-presented1)
£000
£000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income tax
2,354
2,638
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
2,758
2,707
Amortisation charges
3,270
3,212
Share based payments
277
206
Exchange adjustments on borrowings
(1,399)
(155)
Share of (profit)/loss from associate
(6)
2
Finance costs
1,612
2,027
Finance income
(72)
(94)
8,794
10,543
Decrease in inventories2
529
1,233
Decrease in trade and other receivables2
4,332
3,221
Decrease in trade and other payables2
(2,424)
(2,464)
Cash generated from operations
11,231
12,533
Interest paid
(1,576)
(1,962)
Tax paid
(1,852)
(783)
Cash outflows from discontinued operations
(1,586)
(623)
Net cash flow from operating activities
6,217
9,165
Cash flows used in investing activities
Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(504)
(631)
Purchase of property plant and equipment
(563)
(868)
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired
-
(129)
Cash paid in relation to deferred consideration
(700)
(700)
Interest received
72
94
Cash inflows/(outflows) from discontinued operations
265
(338)
Net cash flows used in investing activities
(1,430)
(2,572)
Cash flow from financing activities
Bank loan principal repayments in period
(1,474)
(1,712)
Proceeds from borrowings
-
1,265
Movement in invoice discounting facility
235
917
Loan transaction costs
(568)
(224)
Principal payments on leases
(1,755)
(1,849)
Net cash flows used in financing activities
(3,562)
(1,603)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
1,225
4,990
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
23,960
20,070
Net foreign currency movements
(2,361)
(444)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
7
22,824
24,616


 

(1)  The cashflows for the period ended 30 June 2024 have been re-presented to reflect the classification of Norville as a discontinued operation.

(2) The movement in working capital excludes the classification of the discontinued operations working capital as held for sale.

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

1.      GENERAL INFORMATION

INSPECS Group plc is a public company limited by shares and is incorporated in England and Wales. The address of the Company's principal place of business is Kelso Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 3AU.

The principal activity of the Group in the period was that of design, production, sale, marketing and distribution of high fashion eyewear and OEM products worldwide.

2.      ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Going concern

Based on the Group's forecasts, the interim financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis as the Directors have assessed that there is a reasonable expectation that the Group will be able to continue in operation and meet its commitments as they fall due over the going concern period to 30 September 2026.

The assessment has considered the Group's current financial position as follows:

•    The Group further improved its cash position during the period with net debt including leases decreasing to £36.0m from £38.5m at 31 December 2024.

•      Cash generated from operations in the period amounted to £11.2m (2024 H1: £12.5m).

•      The Group balance sheet has net assets of £89.1m and net current assets of £30.4m.

The assessment has considered the current measures being put in place by the Group to preserve cash and ensure continuity of operations through:

•      Ensuring continuation of its supply chain, building on the benefit of having its own manufacturing sites and by securing alternative third-party supply lines.

•      Maintaining geographical sales diversification, focusing sales to online customers and seeking new revenue streams around the globe.

•      Ability to service both the major global retail chains and significant distribution to the independent eyewear market.

•      Following the announcement of the intended sale of Norville, we have strengthened our forward-looking position, reinforcing confidence in the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.

Basis of preparation

The interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2025 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and with accounting policies that are consistent with the Group's Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 31 December 2024. Accounting policies are included in detail within the latest Annual Report.

The financial information for the period ended 30 June 2025 and the comparative financial information for the period ended 30 June 2024 in this interim report does not constitute statutory accounts for either period under section 434 of the Companies Act 2006 and are unaudited.

 

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

3.     CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The preparation of the Group's historical information requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and their accompanying disclosures, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of the assets or liabilities in the future.

Estimation uncertainty

In addition to the going concern section of note 2, the key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial period, are described below.

Right of return liability

Management applies assumptions in determining the right of return liability and the associated right of return asset. These assumptions are based on analysis of historical data trends but require estimation of appropriate time periods and expected return rates. The right of return liability at the period end is £10,527,000 (31 December 2024: £10,608,000) in line with the calculation methodology used as at 31 December 2024.

Discontinued Operations

Management applies judgement in the classification of the Norville (20/20) Limited business as a disposal group held for sale and as a discontinued operation. This judgement is based on management's assessment that it is highly probable that a sale of the disposal group is expected to occur, with active marketing of the business ongoing. Management is also required to estimate the fair value less costs to sell of the disposal group which as at period end was £423,000 and resulted in a remeasurement charge of £3,765,000. This estimate involves inherent uncertainty, and management has relied on preliminary discussions held with third parties in making its estimate.  

 

4.      SEGMENT INFORMATION

During the current period, the previously reported Lenses segment, which consisted entirely of Norville (20/20) Limited, has been classified as a discontinued operation and is therefore excluded from the segmental analysis presented below.

The Group now operates in seven operating segments, which upon application of the aggregation criteria set out in IFRS 8 Operating Segments results in two reporting segments:

• Frames and Optics product distribution.

• Manufacturing - being OEM and manufacturing distribution.

The criteria applied to identify the operating segments are consistent with the way the Group is managed. In particular, the disclosures are consistent with the information regularly reviewed by the CEO and the CFO in their role as Chief Operating Decision Makers, to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segments and to assess their performance. Segment asset and liability information is not provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers.

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

4.      SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

The reportable segments subject to disclosure are consistent with the organisation model adopted by the Group during the six months ended 30 June 2025 are as below:

Frames and
Manufacturing
Total before
Adjustments
Total
Optics
adjustments &
& eliminations
eliminations
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
Revenue
External
90,404
7,177
97,581
42
97,623
Internal
994
692
1,686
(1,686)
-
91,398
7,869
99,267
(1,644)
97,623
Cost of sales
(44,145)
(4,727)
(48,872)
1,819
(47,053)
Gross profit
47,253
3,142
50,395
175
50,570
Expenses
(42,136)
(3,552)
(45,688)
(2,146)
(47,834)
Operating profit/(loss)
5,117
(410)
4,707
(1,971)
2,736
Non-underlying costs
(247)
Exchange adjustment
on borrowings
1,399
Share of profit of associates
6
Finance costs
(1,612)
Finance income
72
Taxation
(2,087)
Profit for the period - continuing operations
267

 

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

4.      SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

The reportable segments subject to disclosure are consistent with the organisation model adopted by the Group during the six months ended 30 June 2024 are as below:

Frames and
Manufacturing
Total before
Adjustments
Total
Optics
adjustments &
& eliminations
eliminations
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
£'000
(Re-presented)
(Re-presented)
(Re-presented)
Revenue
External
92,009
8,453
100,462
144
100,606
Internal
2,160
575
2,735
(2,735)
-
94,169
9,028
103,197
(2,591)
100,606
Cost of sales
(45,379)
(4,859)
(50,238)
2,579
(47,659)
Gross profit/(loss)
48,790
4,169
52,959
(12)
52,947
Expenses
(43,204)
(2,947)
(46,151)
(2,284)
(48,435)
Operating profit/(loss)
5,586
1,222
6,808
(2,296)
4,512
Non-underlying costs
(94)
Exchange adjustment
on borrowings
155
Share of loss of associates
(2)
Finance costs
(2,027)
Finance income
94
Taxation
(2,350)
Profit for the period - continuing operations
288

 

Non-underlying costs, finance costs and income, and taxation are not allocated to individual segments as the underlying instruments are managed on a Group basis.

Adjusted items relate to elimination of all intra-Group items including any profit adjustments on intra-Group revenues that are eliminated on consolidation, along with the profit and loss items of the parent company.

The revenue of the Group is attributable to the one principal activity of the Group.

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

4.      SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)

Geographical analysis

The Group's revenue by destination is split in the following geographic areas:

Unaudited
6 months ended
30 June 2025
Unaudited
6 months ended
30 June 2024
(Re-presented)
£'000
£'000
United Kingdom
10,001
10,673
Europe (excluding UK)
46,120
48,424
North America
35,780
35,358
South America
1,113
822
Asia
2,045
1,830
Australia
2,403
3,342
Other
161
157
97,623
100,606
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic Earnings per Share ("EPS") is calculated by dividing the profit or loss for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares, to the extent that the inclusion of such shares is not anti-dilutive. During the period to 30 June 2025 the Group made a reported loss for the period; therefore, diluted EPS is not applicable as the impact of potential ordinary shares is anti-dilutive.
Reported Basic earnings per share is (4.54)p (30 June 2024: (1.01)p), with reporting diluted earnings per share of (4.54)p (30 June 2024: (1.01p). The below table reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations. Earnings for the Underlying EPS are the 'Underlying Profit After Tax' as shown in the table 'Underlying EBITDA and Underlying PAT'.

 

 

 

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

5.      EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)

6 months ended 30 June 2025
Basic weighted average number of Ordinary Shares ('000)
Total
Earnings
(Re-presented) (£'000)
Earnings per share (pence)
Basic EPS
101,672
(4,612)
(4.54)
Diluted EPS
101,672
(4,612)
(4.54)
Basic EPS from continuing operations
101,672
267
0.26
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
107,058
267
0.25
Basic Underlying EPS
101,672
2,223
2.19
Diluted Underlying EPS
107,058
2,223
2.08

 

6 months ended 30 June 2024
Basic weighted average number of Ordinary Shares ('000)
Total
earnings
(Re-presented) (£'000)
Earnings per share (pence)
Basic EPS
101,672
(1,027)
(1.01)
Diluted EPS
101,672
(1,027)
(1.01)
Basic EPS from continuing operations
101,672
288
0.28
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
106,824
288
0.27
Basic Underlying EPS
101,672
4,209
4.14
Diluted Underlying EPS
106,824
4,209
3.94

 

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

5.      EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)

 

12 months ended 31 December 2024
Basic weighted average number of Ordinary Shares ('000)
Total
earnings
(Re-presented) (£'000)
Earnings per share (pence)
Basic EPS
101,672
(4,608)
(4.53)
Diluted EPS
101,672
(4,608)
(4.53)
Basic EPS from continuing operations
101,672
(2,018)
(1.98)
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
101,672
(2,018)
(1.98)
Basic Underlying EPS
101,672
6,302
6.20
Diluted Underlying EPS
106,824
6,302
5.90

 

Within INSPECS Group plc, each Ordinary share carries the right to participate in distributions, as respects dividends and as respects capital on winding up.

 

6.     TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Unaudited
As at
30 June 2025
Unaudited
As at
30 June 2024
As at
31 December
2024
£'000
£'000
£'000
Trade receivables
25,286
24,717
28,297
Prepayments
3,347
1,984
3,154
Other receivables
5,764
6,273
8,374
34,397
32,974
39,825

 

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

7.    Cash and cash equivalents

Unaudited
Unaudited
As at
31 December
2024
As at
As at
30 June 2025
30 June 2024
£'000
£'000
£'000
As presented in the consolidated statement of financial position
22,667
24,616
23,960
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operation
157
-
-
As presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows
22,824
24,616
23,960


 

 

8.    TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Unaudited
Unaudited
As at
31 December
2024
As at
As at
30 June 2025
30 June 2024
£'000
£'000
£'000
Trade payables
21,087
22,901
25,994
Social security and other taxes
3,092
3,143
2,862
Royalties
2,127
2,669
2,974
Accruals
10,617
6,750
9,439
36,923
35,463
41,269


 

 

9.    NET DEBT

Unaudited
Unaudited
As at
31 December
2024
As at
As at
30 June 2025
30 June 2024
£'000
£'000
£'000
Cash and cash equivalents
22,667
24,616
23,960
Interest bearing borrowings excl. leases
(44,213)
(42,628)
(45,059)
Invoice discounting
(2,012)
(1,804)
(1,777)
Net debt excluding leases
(23,558)
(19,816)
(22,876)
Lease liability
(12,414)
(17,253)
(15,631)
Net debt including leases
(35,972)
(37,069)
(38,507)


 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

10.    NON-UNDERLYING COSTS

Non-underlying costs during the six months to 30 June 2025 relate to legal costs incurred in relation to the defence of a requisition for a general meeting (£137,000) and the amalgamation of European subsidiaries (£110,000).

 

11.    SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

Certain employees of the Group are granted options over the shares in INSPECS Group. The options are granted with a fixed exercise price. Options granted on 4 June 2025 are also subject to a performance condition in relation to the growth of Underlying EPS during the vesting period.

The Group recognises a share-based payment expense based on the fair value of the awards granted, and an equivalent credit directly in equity to share option reserve. On exercise of the shares by the employees, the Group is charged the intrinsic value of the shares by INSPECS Group plc and this amount is treated as a reduction of the capital contribution, and it is recognised directly in equity.

Share options outstanding at the end of the period have the following expiry dates and exercise prices:

Grant date
Vesting date
Expiry date
Exercise price per option (£)
Number of share options
10 December 2019
1 July 2022
10 December 2026
1.01
412,102
27 February 2020
27 February 2023
27 February 2030
1.95
1,923,110
22 December 2020
22 December 2023
22 December 2030
2.10
890,000
26 February 2021
26 February 2024
26 February 2031
3.25
641,036
21 June 2021
21 June 2024
21 June 2031
3.51
60,000
31 August 2021
31 August 2024
31 August 2031
3.70
275,000
23 December 2021
23 December 2024
23 December 2031
3.70
279,999
28 February 2022
26 February 2025
28 February 2032
3.75
641,036
4 June 2025
1 May 2026
1 May 2031
0.01
250,000
4 June 2025
1 May 2027
1 May 2032
0.01
1,410,000


 

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

12.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

As at 30 June 2025, Norville (20/20) Limited was classified as a disposal group held for sale and a discontinued operation.  The Group has engaged Deloitte to support efforts to sell the business or assist with implementing alternative outcomes should a sale not be possible. The business is the sole entity within the lenses reporting segment.

The assets and liabilities of the disposal group have been classified as held for sale at fair value less costs to sell with a value of £423,000. The fair value of the disposal group represents the Group's best estimate based on information held to date. This resulted in a remeasurement charge of £3,765,000. This remeasurement charge has been allocated to property, plant and equipment (£2,652,000), intangible assets (£40,000), trade and other receivables (£583,000) and inventories (£490,000).

One property, which is not part of the disposal group but is still being actively marketed, has been separately classified as an asset held for sale at a value of £226,000. It has been measured at the lower of its carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell.

The operating profit of the discontinued operation, along with the profit or loss arising from remeasurement of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale, is shown below:

Unaudited6 months ended
 30 June 2025
Unaudited6 months ended
 30 June 2024
£'000
£'000
REVENUE
2,405
2,441
Cost of sales
(1,622)
(1,376)
GROSS PROFIT
783
1,065
Distribution costs
(159)
(167)
Administrative expenses
(1,563)
(2,094)
OPERATING LOSS
(939)
(1,196)
Non-underlying costs
(56)
-
Finance Costs
(119)
(119)
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD
(1,114)
(1,315)
Loss on the remeasurement of disposal group
(3,765)
-
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD - DISCONTINUED OPERATION
(4,879)
(1,315)
Loss per share for discontinued operations
Pence
Pence
Basic EPS for the period attributable to the equity holders of the parent
(4.80)
(1.29)
Diluted EPS for the period attributable to the equity holders of the parent
(4.80)
(1.29)

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS (continued)
For the period ended 30 June 2025

 

12.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)

The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities held for sale are summarised as follows:

Unaudited
As at30 June 2025
Unaudited
As at30 June 2024
£'000
£'000
Property, plant and equipment
226
832
Inventories
918
-
Trade and other receivables
1,091
-
Cash and cash equivalents
157
-
Assets held for sale
2,392
832
Financial liabilities - borrowings
246
-
Trade and other payables
1,478
-
Right of return liability
19
-
Liabilities held for sale
1,743
-

 

A reconciliation between the Group's continuing results and it's like-for-like results (i.e. including Norville) for the 6 months ending 30 June 2025 is show below.

Total
Discontinued
Total
(Continuing)
Operation
(Like for like)
£'000
£'000
£'000
Revenue
97,623
2,405
100,028
Operating profit/(loss)
2,736
(939)
1,797
Add back:
Amortisation
3,270
11
3,281
Depreciation
2,758
278
3,036
Share based payments
277
-
277
Underlying EBITDA
9,041
(650)
8,391

 

13.    POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

Since the end of the interim period on 30 June 2025 there were no material events that the directors consider material to the users of these interim statements.

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