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RNS Number : 1166J  Mobico Group PLC  19 May 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mobico Group PLC

Q1 Trading Update

19 May 2025

Mobico Group Plc ("Mobico" or "Group") today reports its Trading Update for
the period 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025 ("Q1" or "the period")

 

•     Group revenue up 9%, versus prior year with continuing growth in
passenger demand

•     Strong revenue performance continues at ALSA; Focus remains on
turnaround of UK and Germany, with German PTA negotiations progressing

•     Organic cash improvement and debt reduction initiatives on track
to deliver additional £25m of cash as targeted for FY2025

•     North America School Bus divestment on track

 

Phil White, Group Executive Chair, said:

"In my first weeks in the role I have met with many of our shareholders and
spent time with our many businesses. I can see that considerable value and
momentum exists across the Group, and 9% revenue growth in the first quarter
is evidence of continuing growth in demand for our services, particularly in
ALSA. Our priority remains in strengthening our balance sheet and accelerating
the pace of operational and financial improvement to drive the change that is
necessary to creating a business that can take advantage of the opportunities
ahead."

 

ALSA

ALSA revenues grew by 13% vs. Q1 24 (16% at constant currency)

Revenues reflect continued good growth across the portfolio including strong
trading in Spanish Long Haul boosted by the free multi-vouchers
extension, solid performance in regional contracts and continued
outperformance of the health transport business.  New contracts in the Basque
country are fully integrated and a new award in Catalonia will start in Q4'25.

Long Haul revenue increased by 7% on the nine main corridors, driven by
ongoing strong demand with passengers up 7%. Also favourably impacted by of
the extension of the multi-vouchers scheme. Occupancy is up 1.9p.p. vs Q1'24.

In the Regional business, revenue increased by 15%, driven by a 9% rise in
passenger numbers in contracts subject to variable passenger demand. This was
also boosted by the voucher schemes. Urban similarly, has shown strong
growth with revenue up 11% and passengers up 13%.

ALSA delivered another quarter of successful tenders with the renewals of the
Ibiza regional contract, Torrelavega urban, Ditra (army transport services)
and the extension of the Madrid Consortium regional contract until 2026.

 

North America

North America revenue grew by 13% vs. Q1 24

The 13% increase in revenue is driven by increased billable hours in WeDriveU
across several contracts and the continuing effect of rate increases and
additional routes in School Bus.

On 25 April 2025, Mobico announced the proposed sale of School Bus to I
Squared Capital for an expected Enterprise Value of up to $608 million, with
upfront net proceeds expected to be $365 - 385 million. The transaction
delivers on Mobico's commitment to accelerate net debt reduction and enables
the Group to reallocate cash flows from the capital-intensive School Bus
business. Following completion, which is anticipated early in the third
quarter of 2025, Mobico will have a refocussed portfolio with a stronger
platform to de-lever.

 

UK

In the UK revenue reduced by 2% vs Q1 24, where the business continues to
execute a large scale, complex turnaround.

UK Coach

When the positive impact of rail strikes is excluded from the year on year
comparison, White Coach revenue grew by 1% in Q1 25 on a normalised basis.
Overall, revenue in the UK Coach business declined by 6%.

UK Bus

Bus commercial revenues were 0.3% higher than in Q1 24 with passenger volumes
flat year on year.

With the decision made, on May 9, by TfWM, to move to franchising it is
important to note that we are committed to exploring the opportunities this
brings, although we are mindful of the need to strike the balance of risk and
reward is the priority; maintaining an appropriate, high quality service to
our valued customers, whilst generating a fair return for our shareholders.

 At the end of December 2024, our funding agreement with TfWM came to its
scheduled conclusion and an interim agreement has subsequently been
successfully concluded for 2025.

 
Germany

In Germany revenue reduced by 3% vs. Q1 24

The revenue decline was as a result of increased penalties due to
cancellations caused by driver shortages sector-wide.

Negotiations with the PTAs are continuing to address the impact of ongoing
industry challenges. Under the terms of the current contracts, all parties are
motivated to find a sustainable and commercially viable solution.

 
Enquiries

 

 Michael Barker     Mobico Group  Tel: +44 (0)121 803 2580
 Stephen Malthouse  Headland      Tel: +44 (0)7734 956 201

 Matt Denham                      Tel: +44 (0)7551 825 496

 Antonia Pollock                  Tel: +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

Legal Entity Identifier: 213800A8IQEMY8PA5X34

Classification: 2.2 for the purposes of DTR 6 Annex 1

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