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RNS Number : 9906I  Mobico Group PLC  26 November 2025

2025 Q3 Trading Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mobico Group PLC

Q3 Trading Update

26 November 2025

 

Mobico Group PLC ("Mobico" or "Group") Trading Update for the three months
ended 30 September 2025 ("Q3" or "the period")

 

·     Group revenue YTD increased 5.4% versus the prior year

 

·     Large scale cost reduction programme underway with further
opportunities being explored across the Group

 

·     On track to deliver adjusted operating profit guidance for the 12
months ending 31 December 2025 towards the lower end of the £180m to £195m
range

 

·     The Group has decided not to exercise its voluntary option to redeem
the perpetual bond ("Hybrid")

 

Phil White, Group Executive Chair, said:

"We continue to focus on simplifying and strengthening the Group, taking
decisive actions to improve operational and financial performance. These
actions include a comprehensive cost savings programme, further leveraging
ALSA's best practice across the business and exploring options to monetise the
assets of the UK Bus business ahead of franchising. Discussions with German
PTAs are continuing and we will provide an update in due course. We are on
track to deliver on our guidance for the year of adjusted operating profit in
the range of £180m to £195m, albeit we expect this will be towards the lower
end due to the competitive environment for UK Coach, reduced passenger numbers
in UK Bus and a loss-making WeDriveU contract in WMATA. The key priorities for
our new leadership team remain strengthening the Group's balance sheet and
improving profitability through our strategic initiatives."

 

ALSA

 

ALSA revenue increased 4.1% vs. Q3 24

Revenue increase driven by continued growth across the portfolio, including a
strong performance in regional and urban contracts and a particularly strong
performance in the health transport business. This growth was achieved against
an excellent growth comparator of 23% in Q3 24.

 

Long Haul revenue increased 4.1%, driven by ongoing strong demand with
passenger volumes up 1.2% in the nine main corridors and with occupancy down
only 0.5% despite the ending of the discounted multi-voucher scheme.

 

Regional revenue increased 10.5%, driven by a 9.0% rise in passenger numbers
in contracts subject to variable passenger demand. Revenue also benefited from
government backed travel initiatives. Urban has also shown strong growth
with revenue up 9.0% and passenger volumes up 10.7%. Diversification of
transport activities within Spain continued as Health transport activities saw
significant growth, driven by new contracts in the Basque country which were
fully integrated earlier this year.

Revenue outside Spain increased by 3.5% as ALSA continues to diversify
geographically.

ALSA continues to expand into the strategically important Middle East region,
winning an eight year, €500m joint venture contract to operate Park &
Ride and electric shuttle services connecting Riyadh and the new city of
Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia. We are hopeful that this will be the first contract
win of many associated with the new city.

 

WeDriveU

 

WeDriveU revenue declined 0.9% vs. Q3 24

The revenue decline reflects a reduction in volumes in the Washington
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority ("WMATA") due to the introduction of
additional service providers. WeDriveU continues to take steps to minimise
losses related to the WMATA contract.

 

The decrease in revenue was partly offset by new revenue streams from
university shuttle operations in Rochester and expanded paratransit and fixed
route services in Burlington.

 

WeDriveU continues to win new contracts in the paratransit sector, having
recently been awarded a capex-light contract in Central Illinois near existing
operations in the state.

 

UK

 

UK revenue declined by 3.2% vs Q3 24.

UK Coach revenue declined 7.4% largely reflecting the exit from loss-making
entities in the NXTS business in H1 2025 and increased competition on key
routes which reduced passenger yields. Despite the increased competition,
passenger numbers were broadly unchanged from Q3 24.

 

The Company has since disposed of the remaining loss-making businesses from
the NXTS division, including Clarkes of London, The Kings Ferry, Lucketts and
Worthing Coaches.

 

UK Bus revenues increased 2.9% vs Q3 24, however commercial revenue and
passenger numbers both declined by 3.7% amidst lower consumer confidence more
broadly.

The business continues to work constructively with Transport for the West
Midlands to prepare for the transition to franchising during 2027-2029. Ahead
of franchising, the Group continues to explore options to monetise the assets
of the business.

 

German Rail

 

German revenue increased by 14.3% vs. Q3 24 due to a reduction in penalties
resulting from actions taken throughout the year to improve operational
performance. Despite the increase in revenue, uncertainty continues around
Government funding related to the fixed-price monthly travel ticket and cost
recovery.

Intensive discussions with the five PTAs have taken place over the past few
weeks with all parties seeking to reach an agreement.

 

Update on Capital Structure

 

Mobico has decided not to exercise its voluntary option to redeem the Hybrid
on the first call date.

In line with the terms of the Hybrid's prospectus, the coupon will reset in
February 2026 to the new rate, which is derived from the five-year gilt plus
the initial spread of 413.5bps. The first payment of the coupon at the higher
rate is in February 2027.

 

Results Webcast

 

A live webcast for analyst and investors will take place today at 9:00am
(GMT). The link to join:
https://streamstudio.world-television.com/1355-2498-42706/en
(https://streamstudio.world-television.com/1355-2498-42706/en)

A recording of the webcast will be available later in the day on our website:
https://www.mobicogroup.com/investors/
(https://www.mobicogroup.com/investors/)

 

Enquiries

 

Mobico contacts for enquiries:

 

Investor Relations
ir@MobicoGroup.com

 

 

Headland contacts for enquiries:

 

Stephen Malthouse                   +44 (0)7734 956 201

Matt Denham                            +44 (0)7551
825 496

Antonia Pollock                         +44 (0)7789 954 356

 

 

About Mobico

Mobico is a leading, international shared mobility provider with bus, coach
and rail services in the UK, North America, continental Europe, North Africa
and the Middle East.

Notes

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