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RNS Number : 3241P  M&C Saatchi PLC  19 January 2026

19 January
2026

M&C SAATCHI PLC

(the "Company" or "M&C Saatchi")

 

FY 2025 Trading Update

 

Delivery of net revenue, operating profit and net cash in line with
guidance(( 1  (#_ftn1) ))

 

Confident in plans for profitable growth despite persistent macro challenges

 

M&C Saatchi plc today announces its full year 2025 trading update for the
twelve months ended 31 December 2025 ("FY 2025").

 

In line with guidance outlined at the trading update in November, the Company
expects LFL net revenue for FY 2025 to decline around -7% (or around -2.5%
excluding Australia) with reported net revenue of £210 million and operating
profit of £26 million, having successfully achieved the committed £12
million of annualised cost savings in the second half of FY 2025.

 

The Company's balance sheet position remains strong with net cash of £13
million as at 31 December 2025 and we remain ready to take advantage of
strategic opportunities, in line with the Company's capital allocation policy,
and announced share buyback commitment.

 

Through the implementation of our strategic regional growth teams, we saw
improved pipeline conversion in the second half of FY 2025, translating into
multi-specialism wins across various markets. These include Coca-Cola as part
of their Premier League sponsorship amplification, two creative strategy and
development roster framework wins with the UK Government, a win for a major
consumer launch for a Super Bowl spot and increased scope of work for JP
Morgan Chase and Ferrari.

 

Whilst macroeconomic challenges persist, we are confident that the business
will achieve profitable growth in 2026, underpinned by our long-term value
drivers and core growth markets. Further guidance for 2026 will be provided in
our FY 2025 results announcement.

 

Zaid Al-Qassab, Chief Executive Officer, said:

"In a year defined by a challenging macro environment, I would like to thank
all colleagues at M&C Saatchi for their continued hard work and commitment
in delivering fantastic work for clients. I am confident that our world-famous
creativity and excellent client retention combined with our portfolio strategy
and higher-margin growth drivers will deliver value for clients, colleagues
and shareholders."

 

The Company will communicate its FY 2025 results announcement date in due
course.

FURTHER INFORMATION

 M&C Saatchi                                           +44 (0)20-7543-4500
 Zaid Al-Qassab, Chief Executive Officer
 Simon Fuller, Chief Financial Officer
 Thomas Fahey, Head of Investor Relations

 Headland Consultancy                                  +44 (0)20-3805-4822
 Rob Walker, Charlie Twigg, James Waters

 MCSaatchi@headlandconsultancy.com

 Panmure Liberum - Nominated adviser and Joint broker  +44 (0)20-3100-2000
 Edward Mansfield, Will King, Gaya Bhatt

 Deutsche Numis - Joint broker                         +44 (0)20-7260-1000
 Nick Westlake, Iqra Amin

 

About M&C Saatchi
M&C Saatchi is a creative solutions company with specialist expertise and
creativity in helping our clients grow by maximising the reach and potential
of their brands. It does this through its regional-first operating model with
five core specialisms - Advertising, Issues, Passions, Consulting and Media -
which it leverages in an integrated go-to-market approach. It has significant
global reach, with major hubs in the UK, Europe, Middle East, APAC and the
Americas and is supported by global shared services.  M&C Saatchi is
headquartered in London and listed on the FTSE AIM index of the London Stock
Exchange.

 

 1  (#_ftnref1) Please see https://www.mcsaatchiplc.com/analysts/consensus
(https://www.mcsaatchiplc.com/analysts/consensus) for market consensus
estimates

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