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Molten Ventures Plc (GROW)
Interim Results

25-Nov-2025 / 07:00 GMT/BST

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                                                           Molten Ventures Plc

                                            ("Molten Ventures", "the Group" or the "Company")

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                        INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

  Continuing momentum, with further growth in portfolio value and NAV per share, ongoing strong realisations, and effective delivery on
                                                        capital allocation policy

Molten Ventures (LSE: GROW) a leading  venture capital firm investing in and  developing high-growth digital technology businesses,  today
announces its interim results for the six-month period ended 30 September 2025.

 

Highlights

 

Financial highlights for the six months ended 30 September 2025

  • 724p NAV per share* up 7.9% last 6 months and 12% last 12 months (unaudited) (30 September 2024: 646p, 31 March 2025: 671p)
  • £1,436 million Gross  Portfolio Value*  (“GPV”) up 5%  last 6  months and 7%  last 12  months (unaudited) (30  September 2024:  £1,343
    million, 31 March 2025: £1,367 million)
  • £1,289 million Net Assets (30 September 2024: £1,205 million, 31 March 2025: £1,236 million)
  • 6.3% Gross Portfolio net fair value movement* (30 September 2024: -1%, 31 March 2025: 5%)
  • £62 million cash proceeds generated from realisations  (30 September 2024: £76 million, 31  March 2025: £135 million), with a  further
    £23 million realised since 30 September 2025
  • £33 million invested with a further  £11 million from managed EIS  and VCT funds (30 September 2024:  £51 million and £12 million,  31
    March 2025: £73 million and £34 million)
  • 0.1% Operating costs as a % of period-end NAV (net of fee income and exceptional items) (31 March 2025: 0.6%) well below the  targeted
    1% of year-end NAV*
  • £77 million Consolidated Group Cash (31 March 2025: £89 million)
  • £19 million returned  to shareholders via  share buyback programme  since 31 March  2025, (year to  31 March 2025:  £17 million)  with
    additional £5 million to date post period-end (31 March 2025: £17 million)

*The above figures contain alternative  performance measures (“APMs”) – see  Note 23 in the Interim  Report for reconciliation of APMs  to
IFRS measures.

**EIS and VCT funds are managed by Molten  Ventures plc Group but are not consolidated. See  accounting policies on pages 23 to 26 of  the
Interim Report.

 

Operational and strategic highlights for the six months ended 30 September 2025

  • Core Portfolio value  of £888 million  representing 62% of  the Gross Portfolio  value across 16  companies. These are  the key  value
    drivers of the portfolio that drive their scale and characteristics, their key attributes include:
  • Average Revenue of over $500 million, including those that are currently generating over $1 billion per year
  • Well capitalised with six companies  in the Core forecasting  profitability for calendar year 2025;   81% of Core Portfolio  companies
    forecast to be funded for at least 12 months; and 56% of Core Portfolio companies forecast to be funded for at least 18 months
  • Gross margins averaging 68%, excluding pre-revenue companies (31 March 2025: 70%)
  • The remaining portfolio value of £548 million is built up of our exposure in direct emerging companies (the ‘Emerging Portfolio’)  and
    fund investments. This consists of:
  • Direct emerging companies represent £256 million, being 18% of the Gross Portfolio Value, and
  • Total 68 companies, with the Top 15 revenue-generating forecasting revenue growth of 100% (31 March 2025: 100%)
  • Fund investments, which include seed Fund of Funds, Earlybird and Secondaries represent £293 million, being 20% of the Gross Portfolio
    Value
  • Across the portfolio the value growth is matched by innovation  and job creation with tens of thousands employed across key  technical
    talent pools of science and engineering in the portfolio
  • Strong deal pipeline with  recent Series A  and B investments  including Duel, General Index  and Polymodels Hub  in line with  stated
    strategic focus on core investing strength, with £20 million committed post period end
  • Continuing our Secondary investment  strategy with a  majority stake acquisition of  £15 million in  Speedinvest Continuation Fund  I,
    representing nearer term realisation opportunities
  • A total of £50 million committed to share buyback programme following additional £10 million commitment in October 2025, supported  by
    the ongoing strong level of realisations and recognising the NAV per share accretive effect of these buybacks
  • Reduction of 8% in  general administrative expenses, reflecting  ongoing cost control and  operating efficiencies while also  actively
    hiring talent into the team to drive performance

Ben Wilkinson, CEO, commented:

“HY26 sustained  strong  momentum, marked  by  continued growth  in  our portfolio  value  and NAV  per  share, ongoing  strong  level  of
realisations, and  effective delivery  on our  capital allocation  policy. We  are pleased  with the  progress we  made on  the  strategic
priorities outlined in February 2025, and remain committed to delivering against these.

“We are also making progress in developing  co-investment structures to build further scale;  continuing with our NAV per share  accretive
buyback programme; and looking forward to further news flow on both realisations and compelling investments in line with our strategy.  As
well as nearer-term  realisation opportunities in  our secondary investments,  top assets  in our core  portfolio are also  moving up  the
maturity curve, underpinning our confidence in  building up a strong pipeline of  future realisation opportunities and returns. We  remain
focused on the most accretive uses of our capital to build maximum value across the Group for all our stakeholders.”

 

Results presentation

 

A presentation for analysts and other  registered investment professionals will be held  at 09:30am GMT today, both in-person at  Molten’s
London       office       and       virtually.        To       register       to        attend       virtually,       please        visit:
 1 https://stream.brrmedia.co.uk/broadcast/68fb4c429f0c7e00132b04c4

 

In addition,  Molten will  also be  hosting  a presentation  on Friday, 5  December 2025  at  10:30am GMT via  the Investor  Meet  Company
platform. The presentation is  open to  all existing  and potential  shareholders, with a  live Q&A  session. Questions  can be  submitted
pre-event via the Investor Meet Company dashboard or at any time during the presentation. Investors can sign up for the event for free via
this link:  2 https://www.investormeetcompany.com/molten-ventures-plc/register-investor

 

Interim Report and Accounts

 

The Company’s Interim  Report and  Accounts for  the six months  ended 30  September 2025,  will also be  available to  download from  the
Company’s website at  3 https://investors.moltenventures.com/investor-relations/plc/reports.

 

The Company has also  submitted its Interim Report  and Accounts for  the six months ended  30 September 2025 to  the UK National  Storage
Mechanism (available for inspection at:  4 https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism).

 

This announcement constitutes the material required by DTR 6.3.5 to be communicated in unedited full text through a Regulatory Information
Service.

 

Enquiries:

 

Molten Ventures plc
                                             +44 (0)20 7931 8800
Ben Wilkinson (Chief Executive Officer)
                                              5 ir@molten.vc
Andrew Zimmermann (Chief Financial Officer)
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Joint Financial Adviser and Corporate Broker

Simon Willis
                                             +44 (0)20 7260 1000
Jamie Loughborough
                                              
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Joint Financial Adviser and Corporate Broker
                                              
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                                             +44 (0) 20 3841 6202
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Tom Nicholson

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Elly Williamson
                                             molten@sodali.com 
Sam Austrums

About Molten Ventures

Molten Ventures is a leading venture capital firm in Europe, developing and investing in high growth technology companies.

 

It invests  across four  sectors:  Enterprise &  SaaS; AI,  Deeptech  & Hardware;  Consumer Technology;  and  Digital Health  with  highly
experienced partners constantly looking for new opportunities in each.

 

Listed on  the  London Stock  Exchange,  Molten Ventures  provides  a unique  opportunity  for public  market  investors to  access  these
fast-growing tech businesses, without having to commit to long-term investments with limited liquidity. Since its IPO in June 2016, Molten
has deployed over £1bn capital into fast growing tech companies and has realised more than £700m to 30 September 2025.

 

For more information, go to  6 https://investors.moltenventures.com/investor-relations/plc

 

Management Statement

Chief Executive’s review

I am pleased to report a  strong first half for Molten, characterised  by continued realisation momentum, positive portfolio  development,
and disciplined execution of the strategic priorities we set out at  our Investor Day in February 2025 following my appointment as CEO  in
October last year. At Molten, our model of investment and active management has been proved over market cycles while our strategy is  deep
rooted in long-term conviction about the power and value of European  technology innovation. Molten continues to be at the forefront of  a
generational shift in technology. Our portfolio spans all key subsectors including Fintech, Space, Cyber, AI, Climate and Energy, Quantum,
Digital Health, and Crypto & Blockchain, and offer considerable potential for value creation, featuring leading technological companies of
today and the future.

Strategic update

We continue to be excited by the market opportunity for investing with deep technology expertise in the UK and Europe and have a  platform
to invest across direct primary, secondaries and fund investments. We  have created value through many market cycles and demonstrated  the
proof of the upside potential of outperforming technology businesses alongside prudent and targeted portfolio management.

Molten will continue to grow by investing in the best investment professionals and building out our third party capital base to complement
our listed evergreen balance sheet. There is a compelling opportunity to bridge the gap to capital that exist at the equity growth  stages
in Europe, combining our company-building expertise alongside the depth of capital required for our businesses to compete globally.

A key strength at Molten is our ability to generate value  from our investments, as demonstrated by the over £700 million of  realisations
delivered as a publicly listed vehicle since IPO in 2016.

Returning capital through realisations allows Molten to deliver on its capital allocation policy which focuses on NAV per share  accretive
uses of capital.

We balance long term  value creation with  the opportunity to  acquire more of our  own portfolio of  high-growth companies through  share
buybacks.

Following the update in our full-year results published in June 2025, our focus and priorities remain clear.

  • Core Investing Strength  in Series  A and  B: We  are concentrating  on our  core expertise  of leading  Series A  and B  investments,
    leveraging differentiated deal  flow, a strong  brand, and  the ability to  lead high-quality transactions.  Recent activity  includes
    co-leading a $16  million Series A  funding round  in Duel, investing  £5 million alongside  our managed  EIS and VCT  funds. We  also
    participated and invested $10 million in General Index’s Series A  alongside our managed EIS and VCT funds, reflecting our  commitment
    to high-conviction opportunities at these  stages and a robust pipeline  of further investments. Post period  end we have committed  a
    further £20 million to Series  A and B investments,  including leading the £7  million Series A investment  in Polymodels, and a  lead
    Series B follow on from within our existing portfolio.
  • Scaling Portfolio  Development  and Institutional  Co-Investment:  We facilitate  institutional  co-investment at  Series  B+  stages,
    broadening access  to capital  and  high-quality deal  flow.  This approach  addresses the  persistent  funding gap  for  growth-stage
    technology companies across Europe and supports consistent capital deployment and portfolio scale. Our Molten East (a new fund focused
    on technology companies from the Eastern European region) strategy continues to progress well and we expect a first close in 2026.
  • Narrower Fund of Funds Programme: We continue to concentrate any new Fund of Funds commitments on a smaller, select group of managers.
    This tighter focus ensures  we preserve more capital  for direct investments while  working with those managers  who provide the  best
    insights and deal opportunities across the European ecosystem. The  programme remains strategically important as it gives us  critical
    market intelligence and access to emerging companies, but it is becoming a smaller component of our overall activity as we sharpen our
    focus on where we can add the most value.
  • Balance Sheet Strength and NAV Accretive Use of Capital: The Company maintains a robust capital base, with £77 million in Consolidated
    Group cash and an undrawn £60 million revolving credit facility as  of 30 September 2025. Post period end we have announced a  further
    £23 million partial  realisation in  Revolut. Importantly,  the Company continues  to balance  capital allocation  and prioritise  NAV
    accretive uses of capital, as demonstrated  by the ongoing share buyback programme  and targeted reinvestment of realisation  proceeds
    into new investments, focusing  on portfolio developments  and delivering shareholder  returns. The recent  acquisition of a  majority
    stake in Speedinvest Continuation Fund I is a continuation of  our secondary investment strategy and builds on earlier FOF  investment
    in previous Speedinvest  funds, highlighting  Molten’s ability to  acquire high-quality,  mature assets with  nearer term  realisation
    opportunities.
  • Narrowing Share Price Discount  to NAV: We  are focused on continuing  to narrow the  share price discount to  NAV. The share  buyback
    programme, to date,  has returned £41  million to shareholders  since July 2024,  significantly above the  minimum 10% of  realisation
    proceeds outlined in the capital allocation  policy. We have committed an additional  £10 million to further support this  initiative,
    taking the total to date to £50 million, with the goal of narrowing the share price discount to NAV while maintaining strong  reserves
    and ensuring that capital deployment remains NAV accretive.

Our strategic refocus is delivering tangible results,  as demonstrated by continued growth in the  Gross Portfolio Value (6% in HY26)  and
NAV per share (8% in HY26). This is underpinned by our active portfolio management, capital discipline, and a clear focus on NAV per share
accretive use of capital. We remain confident in our ability to generate value for shareholders through this renewed focus and operational
execution.

Performance and realisations

The Gross Portfolio Value has delivered fair value growth of £86 million, with favourable currency movements of £11 million, resulting  in
gross fair value growth of £97 million for the first six  months. This reflects the quality and maturity of our portfolio, underpinned  by
effective portfolio management and development.

Of the Gross Portfolio Value,  our Core Portfolio companies  have generated an 11%  fair value uplift, £92  million excluding FX, as  they
continue to demonstrate strong operational metrics. We are seeing  robust revenue growth, strong gross margins, and increasing numbers  of
companies achieving profitability. Aircall, ICEYE,  Revolut, Ledger, and ISAR Aerospace  have been standout performers, contributing  over
£100 million in aggregate fair value growth excluding FX, offset  by fair value reductions of £20 million elsewhere. These companies  have
completed funding rounds at higher valuations, reflecting strong investor  demand and positive newsflow during the period. Our  consistent
valuation approach allows us to recognise upside when companies hit milestones or take reductions quickly where performance falls short.

The remaining portfolio has a fair value of £539 million, which is built up of our fund investments totalling £293 million and our  direct
Emerging companies of £256  million. Our Fund Investments,  being our Seed  Fund of Funds, Earlybird  and Secondary strategy  investments,
collectively have delivered  fair value growth  of 3% or  £7 million, excluding  FX. Our direct  Emerging Portfolio has  had a fair  value
reduction of £13 million, excluding FX with this being limited to  three specific companies. This part of the portfolio continues to  show
significant promise, with many companies in the early stages of  strong growth trajectories and funding rounds, such as BeZero,  Deciphex,
Manna and Modo Energy.

In our full-year results published in June 2025, we reported strong realisations all at or above holding value, and I am pleased to report
that this performance  continued in the  first half  of FY26. Realisations  remain a key  focus as  Molten delivered £62  million in  cash
proceeds during HY26,  representing 4.5% of  opening GPV. A  further partial  realisation of Revolut  at the September  NAV, brings  total
proceeds to £85 million, keeping us on pace  to deliver our internal annual target of 10%  of opening GPV through the cycle. This  follows
the £135 million realised in FY25, bringing total realisations for the 18 months, to date, to £220 million and demonstrating the maturity,
depth and breadth of our  portfolio. The continuation of realisations  allows us to return further  capital to shareholders via our  share
repurchase programme while maintaining investment capacity and capital allocation discipline.

The continued realisations have strengthened our liquidity position,  reflecting our focus on active portfolio management and  development
by our  highly experienced  team.  These exits  have been  completed  at an  average multiple  of  2.7x invested  capital, with  all  cash
realisations at or above holding values, further validating the quality of our portfolio and the robustness of our valuation  methodology.
The proceeds will  be used  for NAV  per share  accretive opportunities,  in line  with our  balanced capital  allocation policy,  driving
shareholder value through strategic deployment into new and existing investments whilst delivering returns to shareholders.

Investment activity

We deployed £33  million into  new and follow-on  investments, including  in Secondaries during  the period,  demonstrating our  continued
ability to access  high-quality exciting  opportunities. New investments  included Duel,  an enterprise brand  advocacy platform,  General
Index, a provider of energy  and commodity pricing data, and  post period end Polymodels Hub,  a pharmaceutical modelling, simulation  and
workflow management platform.  These were all  Series A deals,  with a combined  investment of £20  million, alongside EIS  and VCT  funds
managed by Molten.

We have continued our Secondary strategy with a £15 million investment  in Speedinvest Continuation Fund I, as we leverage our network  in
the venture capital market to provide liquidity to later-stage funds,  with a focus on acquiring portfolios of high-quality mature  assets
with nearer term realisation opportunities.

These investments reflect our  disciplined approach to  capital deployment, focusing on  companies with clear  pathways to value  creation
while maintaining our strategic emphasis on Series A and B opportunities where we can lead and add meaningful value. We continue to see  a
strong pipeline of compelling  investment opportunities both  within our existing  portfolio and across  the wider European  technological
ecosystem. Post period end we have invested and committed £20 million to Series A and Series B investments, including Polymodels Hub,  and
a lead Series B follow on from within our existing portfolio.

Capital allocation

Following the  commencement  of our  share  buyback programme  in  July 2024,  to  date we  have  returned £41  million  to  shareholders,
significantly exceeding our capital allocation policy guidance of a minimum of 10% of realisation proceeds. The programme has been NAV per
share accretive, contributing 14p to NAV per share uplift in  the period. With improving visibility on further realisations, we  committed
an additional £10 million  to buybacks in October,  bringing our total commitment  to £50 million. This  underscores our ongoing focus  on
narrowing the share price discount to NAV while maintaining  our balanced capital allocation approach to continue investing in  compelling
opportunities.

We have deployed £33 million in the six months to 30 September and post period end we have committed an additional £20 million as the lead
investor in Series B rounds. We maintain a  robust capital position with total consolidated group  cash of £77 million as at 30  September
2025, supplemented by £23 million available from managed EIS and VCT funds, and an undrawn revolving credit facility of £60 million.  This
provides significant flexibility to pursue  compelling investment and NAV accretive  opportunities while maintaining our balanced  capital
allocation approach. We continue to focus on cost control and operating efficiencies to reduce expenses year-on-year while maintaining our
focus on investment team talent to drive performance.

Market update

The venture  capital and  technology sectors  demonstrated resilience  during the  first half  of FY26,  with improving  market  sentiment
supporting valuations. Listed technology companies showed positive momentum, with many reaching higher valuations that provided supportive
comparables for our private portfolio companies.

Fundraising remains challenging, but the best businesses are still obtaining funding at attractive valuations. Total funding has  remained
broadly stable over the last 3 years and we expect European deals  to be in the region of $68 billion for 2025, still significantly  below
the $125 billion peak in 2021 and $100 billion in 2022. However, the number of deals being funded has reduced year on year since 2021.  We
observed particular strength in sectors aligned with our  portfolio focus areas, including artificial intelligence, fintech, and  deeptech
hardware applications.

Exit markets showed encouraging signs of  recovery, with strategic acquirers and  financial sponsors demonstrating increased appetite  for
high-quality technology assets. This supported our realisation activity during the period and provides a constructive backdrop for  future
portfolio realisations.

However, the broader liquidity environment remained  constrained, with listings still limited  and funding environments for private  funds
still challenging. Interest rates have begun to stabilise, easing inflationary pressures but global factors such as US tariffs and ongoing
uncertainty ahead of the UK budget continue to contribute to stock market volatility.

The UK and Europe face a significant scale-up funding gap. Initiatives like the Mansion House Accord are working to unlock £50 billion  of
UK pension  scheme  capital into  private  markets by  2030,  a  potentially significant  source  of growth  funding.  Enhancing  domestic
institutional participation would fund our own innovation with deeper  pools of capital and enable more UK and European-founded  companies
to scale.

Outlook and post period end

The Board remains  committed to  maintaining strong  and transparent  engagement with our  shareholder base.  In addition  to our  regular
management interactions with shareholders, over recent months, our Chairman has undertaken a programme of meetings with many of our larger
shareholders to discuss our strategy,  operational performance, and the execution  of our business plan. I  am pleased to report that  the
feedback from these meetings has been consistently constructive and supportive, and we remain open to further engagement.

Looking ahead, we remain  focused on opportunities  to drive further  value and returns  for shareholders. We  continue to see  attractive
investment opportunities both  within our  existing portfolio  and in  the wider  market. The  portfolio continues  to demonstrate  strong
momentum and we're  actively deploying  capital into compelling  new opportunities,  with several funding  rounds in  progress across  our
holdings, positioning themselves for their next phase of growth.

Equally, we're working on a pipeline of realisation opportunities through  strategic M&A and potential IPO routes, building on the  strong
exit momentum we delivered in FY25 and HY26. These exit pathways, whether through trade sales, strategic acquisitions, or public listings,
represent the natural progression for our most mature holdings and we expect to see continued activity through the cycle.

Our conviction in European technology innovation remains unwavering. The portfolio is well-positioned across transformative sectors,  from
AI and quantum computing to fintech and climate and energy tech, capturing the generational shift in technology that will define the  next
decades of how  society works.  The recognition of  venture capital  as a compelling  asset class  for long-term returns  is reflected  in
structural initiatives such  as the  Mansion House  Accord, which  is working  to unlock  significant institutional  capital into  private
markets.

We continue to  see attractive  investment opportunities  both within  our existing portfolio  and in  the wider  market. Our  disciplined
approach ensures we remain selective, focusing on opportunities where we can leverage our expertise and networks to add significant value.
The development of co-investment structures, including the new Molten East fund expected to first close in 2026, will enhance our  ability
to participate in larger opportunities while maintaining capital efficiency.

With clear strategic direction, a proven platform, and reach across Europe’s technological ecosystem, Molten is positioned well to execute
on our priorities: developing our Core and Emerging portfolios, maintaining capital discipline, and creating long-term shareholder value.

 
Ben Wilkinson

Chief Executive Officer

 
 

Financial Review

Statement of Financial Position

Molten delivered a fair value  uplift in the underlying portfolio  alongside strong realisations in the  period ending 30 September  2025.
Gross Portfolio Value as at 30  September 2025 was £1,436 million, a  5% increase from the 31 March  2025 balance of £1,367 million.  This
uplift was mainly driven by the net fair value growth for the period of £86 million, with a number of companies in the Core making  strong
contributions to this.

Total consolidated group cash available as at 30 September 2025 was £77 million (31 March 2025: £89 million). An undrawn revolving  credit
facility (“RCF”) of up to £60 million provides further funding flexibility, subject to certain drawing conditions.

During the period, we received  cash proceeds from portfolio realisations  of £62 million, primarily from  Lyst, Freetrade, and a  partial
realisation of our  holding in  Revolut. We have  deployed capital  into investments  totalling £33 million,  with £1  million to  general
administrative expenses net of fee income, £5 million to net finance expenses, and £20 million to share buybacks. Subsequent to the period
end, further cash received from realisations in the  second half of the year is already  at £25 million. Molten manages liquidity risk  by
maintaining adequate reserves and ongoing monitoring of forecast and actual cash flows. Capital resources are managed to ensure that there
is sufficient headroom for 18 months’ rolling operating expenses.

The Company commenced its share buyback  programme in July 2024, with a  total of £36 million of £40  million deployed as at 30  September
2025 and an additional £10 million commitment  announced in October 2025. The programme  was financed through cash resources, acquiring  a
total of 6,234,261 ordinary shares up to 30 September 2025 (31 March 2025: 4,871,767), which represent approximately 3.3% (31 March  2025:
2.6%) of the Company’s issued share capital at period-end. For further information, please see Note 16(i) in the Interim Report.

Net Asset Value

The Gross Portfolio Value is subject to adjustments  for the fair value of any accrued  carry and deferred tax liabilities, Net assets  in
the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at 30 September 2025 increased by £53 million (4%) from 31 March 2025, to £1,289  million
primarily due to the fair value gains.

The share buyback programme contributed 14p of accretion in NAV per share  in the period. NAV per share for the period ended 30  September
2025 was 724p (31 March 2025: 671p).

Debt facility

The Group’s Extended Debt Facility comprises a fully drawn £120 million term loan and an RCF of up to £60 million which remains undrawn as
at the period end. Both loan facilities are on a three-year tenor, secured against various assets, LP interests, and bank accounts in  the
Group. The drawn amount is recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position at 30 September 2025, offset by capitalised fees
from the setup of the Extended Debt Facility, which are being amortised over its life. For further information, please see Note 15 in  the
Interim Report.

Drawdown of the RCF component of the Extended Debt Facility is subject to a maximum loan to value ratio of 12.5%, while the interest  rate
remains at SONIA plus a margin of 5.5% per annum. The  value of the portfolio continues to be subject to periodic independent  third-party
valuation at the discretion  of our lenders. We  have been compliant with  all relevant financial covenants  throughout the period and  at
period-end.

Statement of Profit and Loss

We recognised a profit after tax of £75 million in the six-month period ending 30 September 2025, compared to a £38 million loss after tax
in 30 September 2024.

Net profit in the period was mainly driven by a positive fair value movement in investments of £80 million (30 September 2024: £15 million
decrease). The Group also generated  fee income of £11 million  in the period (30 September  2024: £12 million), principally comprised  of
priority profit share (“PPS”), management fees from the managed EIS  and VCT funds, performance fees, and promoter fees. PPS is  generated
from management fees charged on the underlying plc funds.

We anticipate that future potential income generated from management of third-party funds will provide a further positive contribution  to
offset our cost base and enhance future profitability.

Operating Costs

Molten continues to focus on cost discipline and operational efficiency. General administrative expenses for 30 September 2025 were  £12.1
million (30 September 2024:  £13.1 million), representing  a 8% reduction year-on-year.  This reflects our  ongoing efforts to  streamline
operations and improve our cost-to-NAV ratio, keeping our  operating costs (net of fee income) at  0.1% as at 30 September 2025 (31  March
2025: 0.6%) which continue to be below  the targeted 1% guidance, while maintaining investment  in critical areas such as investment  team
talent.

The reduction  in operating  costs  has been  achieved through  various  efficiency measures  including process  improvements,  technology
investments, and organisational  optimisation. We remain  committed to  operating leverage as  the business scales,  with operating  costs
growing more slowly than portfolio value and investment activity.

Gross Portfolio Value Movement

The table below sets out the movement in Gross Portfolio Value for the six months ended 30 September 2025 compared to the prior period.

 

                Fair value                                         Movement               Fair  Fair value              Multiple
                        of                          Non-investment       in     Fair     value          of     Cost of        of Ownership
Investments    investments Investments Realisations  cash movement             value  movement investments investments  invested  interest
                 31-Mar-25          £m           £m             £m  Foreign movement 30-Sep-25   30-Sep-25   30-Sep-25      cost    range*
                        £m                                         exchange       £m        £m          £m          £m 30-Sep-25
                                                                         £m
Revolut              157.1           –       (26.3)              –    (5.9)     27.0      21.1       151.9         8.4     18.1x         A
Ledger                75.6           –            –              –      3.3     28.5      31.8       107.4        28.5      3.8x         B
Aircall               70.7           –            –              –    (2.7)     14.2      11.5        82.2        14.3      5.7x         B
Coachhub              86.9           –            –              –      3.8   (14.0)    (10.2)        76.7        31.3      2.5x         C
ICEYE                 43.2           –            –              –    (1.6)     32.0      30.4        73.6        22.5      3.3x         B
Thought               70.1           –            –              –        –      1.9       1.9        72.0        36.5      2.0x         A
Machine
Aiven                 71.8           –            –              –      3.1    (3.5)     (0.4)        71.4         4.5     15.9x         B
Form3                 59.4           –            –              –        –        –         –        59.4        30.1      2.0x         B
RavenPack             39.2           –            –              –    (1.5)      1.1     (0.4)        38.8         7.5      5.2x         D
Fintech OS            29.0           –            –              –      1.3        –       1.3        30.3        29.6      1.0x         D
ISAR Aerospace        22.3           –            –              –        1      5.9       6.9        29.2         4.0      7.3x         A
HiveMQ                24.9           –            –              –      1.1        –       1.1        26.0        20.2      1.3x         C
Schuttflix            24.2           –            –              –      1.1    (0.7)       0.4        24.6        22.1      1.1x         B
Riverlane             19.8           –            –              –        –        –         –        19.8         5.1      3.9x         B
Simscale              11.3           –            –              –      0.5      1.8       2.3        13.6        10.5      1.3x         B
N26                   11.9           –            –              –      0.5    (1.8)     (1.3)        10.6        10.6      1.0x         A
Remaining            550.0        32.8       (35.2)              –      7.3    (6.3)       1.0       548.6       574.7      1.0x          
Gross
portfolio          1,367.4        32.8       (61.5)              –     11.3     86.1      97.4     1,436.1       860.4                    
value
Carry external      (87.5)           –          0.2              –        –    (9.3)     (9.3)      (96.6)           –         –         –
Non-investment           –           –            –            8.6        –    (8.6)     (8.6)           –           –         –         –
cash movement
Net portfolio      1,279.9        32.8       (61.3)            8.6     11.3     68.2      79.5     1,339.5           –         –          
value

* Fully diluted interest categorised as follows: Cat A: 0—5%, Cat B: 6—10%, Cat C: 11—15%, Cat D: 16—25%, Cat E: >25%.

 

Andrew Zimmermann

Chief Financial Officer

 

Portfolio Update

Overview

The portfolio demonstrated strong performance during the period, with the Core Portfolio companies showing robust growth and profitability
metrics. The Gross  Portfolio Value as  at 30 September  2025 increased by  £97 million, net  of investments and  realisations, to  £1,436
million (31 March 2025: £1,367 million).

The fair value  increase of  £86 million  (6.3% of opening  GPV) reflects  £135 million  of uplifts, partially  offset by  £49 million  of
reductions. The  fair value  gain  was primarily  driven  by strong  performances  from Core  Portfolio  companies and  favourable  market
developments. Higher recent funding rounds and positive commercial news  flow, particularly in companies such as Aircall, ICEYE,  Revolut,
Ledger and ISAR Aerospace, have supported  increased valuations. These gains were partially  offset by more modest performance in  certain
other holdings. For the 12 months  to 30 September portfolio companies  have raised in excess of  $350 million in funding rounds.  Foreign
exchange movements contributed an £11 million uplift to GPV, driven primarily by our Euro exposure, offset in part by US Dollar and  other
non-Sterling denominated investments.

Molten deployed £11 million into  new investments and follow-on  capital to several existing portfolio  companies to support their  growth
plans and maintain our ownership positions. Further, we have invested  and committed £22 million to our fund investments that are  managed
by third party fund managers, of which £15 million was a secondary investment into the Speedinvest Continuation Fund I and £7 million  was
funding our existing commitments.

New investments during the period included:

  • Duel, a £5 million Series  A investment alongside our managed  EIS and VCT funds, an  enterprise brand advocacy platform that  enables
    companies to harness the power of  their advocate networks for brand building,  recruitment, and growth. The platform provides  brands
    with tools to recruit, co-ordinate and incentivise large numbers of advocates.
  • General Index, an £8 million Series A investment alongside our managed  EIS and VCT funds, a provider of energy and commodity  pricing
    data and analytics. The  company delivers critical  market intelligence to  participants in energy  and commodity markets,  supporting
    pricing decisions and risk management.
  • Speedinvest Continuation  Fund I,  a £15  million  investment, continuing  our Secondary  strategy  that is  providing exposure  to  a
    diversified portfolio of high-quality technology companies in Central Europe, managed by Speedinvest.

Realisations remained strong during HY26, generating cash proceeds from  direct and fund investments of £62 million, representing 4.5%  of
opening GPV, and positions us well to continue meeting our annual target of 10% through the cycle. Total cash realisations since inception
to 30  September 2025  now  exceed £720  million, demonstrating  our  ability to  generate liquidity  and  returns for  shareholders  from
investments.

Exits completed  during the  period delivered  an average  2.0x multiple  on invested  capital. Importantly,  all cash  realisations  were
completed at or above our holding value, validating our valuation methodology and the approach we take to portfolio valuations.

  • Freetrade exit generated cash proceeds of £20 million delivering a 1.5x multiple on invested capital.
  • Lyst exit generated cash proceeds of £9 million delivering a 0.7x multiple on invested capital.
  • Revolut partial exit generated cash proceeds of £26 million delivering a 20.0x multiple on invested capital.

The strong realisation activity  reflects the increased  maturity of our portfolio  companies, improving exit  market conditions, and  our
proactive approach to portfolio management. We are actively working  on further potential realisations during the remainder of FY26,  with
improving visibility on the pipeline.

Core Portfolio

The Core Portfolio, which is made  up of 16 companies representing  62% of GPV, are forecasting revenue  growth of 41% with average  gross
margins of approximately  68% for 2025  (excluding ISAR Aerospace  as a pre-revenue  company), demonstrating strong  unit economics.  Cash
runway also remains consistent with our full-year results  published in June with 81% of companies  funded for at least 12 months and  56%
for 18 months of runway, and six of these companies are  now profitable, underpinning the maturity and scale of these companies. The  Core
Portfolio has remained the dominant fair value growth driver, contributing  £92 million of the total fair value movement. This was  driven
by the Core’s continued ability  to achieve premium valuations in  capital raises and strong operational  performance in the period.  Core
Portfolio fair value uplifts  amounted to £112  million offset by  fair value reductions of  £20 million, which  were limited to  specific
companies.

Several Core Portfolio companies achieved significant milestones during the period which resulted in significant fair value growth.

  • ICEYE, a  satellite radar  imaging company,  continued its  expansion with  positive commercial  traction as  they have  won  multiple
    government contracts for services relating  to space-based intelligence and surveillance  capabilities, as it demonstrates its  market
    leading technological advancements. ICEYE is  valued at £74 million delivering  fair value growth in the  period of 74% and  currently
    reflects a 3.3x multiple of investment capital.
  • Revolut, one of  Europe’s leading  fintechs, maintained its  strong growth  momentum with customer  numbers exceeding  65 million  and
    forecasting revenues of over  $4 billion. Revolut has  recently secured full banking  approvals in Mexico and  Colombia and is set  to
    onboard over 350,000 waitlisters in India as  part of an expansion targeting 20 million  Indian users by 2030, as they continue  their
    target of 100 million  users by mid-2027. Revolut  is valued at  £152 million delivering fair  value growth in the  period of 17%  and
    currently reflects an 18x multiple of investment capital. To date we have partially realised a total of £62 million.
  • Ledger, a crypto digital asset  security company, benefited from commercial  traction in sales with a  full suite of hardware  wallets
    having sold over 8 million devices. They have further broadened their global presence through a global partnership with NBA team,  San
    Antonio Spurs, in the United States. Ledger now secures 20% of the world’s total crypto value being in excess of $500 billion.  Ledger
    is valued at £107  million delivering fair  value growth in the  period of 38%  and currently reflects a  3.8x multiple of  investment
    capital.
  • ISAR Aerospace, a launch service provider, completed its first test flight launch and is progressing towards its commercial launch  in
    the space launch services market following signed contracts. ISAR is valued at £29 million delivering fair value growth in the  period
    of 26% and currently reflects a 7.4x multiple of investment capital.

 

Emerging Portfolio

The direct Emerging Portfolio spans a broad range of early to growth-stage technology companies that our investment team actively  support
and manage.  This part  of the  portfolio includes  companies showing  strong potential,  where we're  continuing to  invest and  support,
alongside others where we've taken valuations down as commercial or product traction is yet to stabilise. Fair value uplifts of £8 million
were offset by reductions of £21 million, resulting in a net fair value reduction of £13 million.

The top performers of the Emerging  Portfolio are maintaining higher revenue  growth rate metrics, when compared  to the Core of 100%  (31
March 2025: 100%). Demonstrating the strength of the Emerging companies, they have continued to raise in excess of $200 million. The  best
performing emerging companies will become the new Core  Portfolio of Molten as they rapidly grow  and scale. We are excited by the  future
potential of this part of the portfolio, illustrated by:

  • BeZero, a climate technology carbon credit  ratings agency, strengthened its global  impact through government mandates, most  notably
    being appointed by the Swiss government to independently assess and rate carbon credits for national climate targets. In January 2025,
    Molten participated in the $32 million  Series C funding round as  it looks to grow globally with  customers in over 30 countries  and
    ratings available on over  40 platforms, including  Bloomberg. BeZero is  valued at £12  million delivering fair  value growth in  the
    period of 6% and currently reflects a 1.4x multiple of investment capital.
  • Deciphex, a leader in AI-powered digital pathology, the company secured €15 million in venture debt and completed a €31 million Series
    C round led by Molten, fuelling expansion in the US, UK,  EU, Canada, and Japan. Deciphex extended its partnership with Charles  River
    Laboratories and continued to innovate with its Diagnexia and Patholytix platforms, significantly reducing diagnostic turnaround times
    and cementing its position as a  global leader in AI-driven digital  pathology. Deciphex is valued at  £5 million, held at the  recent
    funding round and currently reflects a 1.0x multiple of investment capital.
  • Manna, a pioneering drone  delivery service, is  scaling with strong  consumer interest and  investments, as they  seek to make  drone
    delivery mainstream. Manna delivers in Dublin,  Texas and Helsinki with partnerships including  Deliveroo, Just Eat and Wolt, as  they
    look to establish themselves as a global drone delivery operator. Manna is valued at £13 million, held at the recent funding round and
    currently reflects a 1.0x multiple of investment capital.
  • Modo Energy is building the global  standard for benchmarking and forecasting electrification  assets. The business has established  a
    strong market position with Modo's  battery and solar forecasts  used by major asset owners,  operators and financiers across  Europe,
    North America and APAC. Billions of dollars of assets have been underwritten, operated, and valued using Modo's data and intelligence.
    The structural opportunity remains compelling as renewable deployment continues to accelerate globally. Modo is valued at £1  million,
    held at the recent funding round and currently reflects a 1.0x multiple of investment capital.

 

Fund Investments

Our Fund Investments captures our exposure to Fund of Funds, Earlybird and our Secondary investment strategy. We have built a  diversified
seed Fund of Funds programme since 2017, now  79 funds. We are making progress to narrow  that list to a new community of select  managers
who provide the best insight and breadth  across the European ecosystem for the next  phase, having already committed to three new  funds.
Molten’s commitments to new and existing seed funds at 30 September 2025  are £139 million. £103 million of this has been drawn to  period
end, £5 million  of which during  the period  (excluding external LPs  within our Fund  of Funds  programme). It is  anticipated that  the
remaining £36 million will be drawn over the next three to five years.

Our Secondary strategy investment in Speedinvest Continuation Fund I provides attractively priced exposure to a portfolio of high-quality,
later-stage Central European technology companies with a shorter timeline to liquidity. Molten has previously acquired secondary positions
in Seedcamp Funds I, II and  III, Earlybird DWES Funds IV and  Earlybird Digital East Fund I and  Connect Ventures Fund I. Leveraging  our
extensive network in the European  venture capital market, the  secondary strategy is primarily  focused on acquiring high-quality  assets
with nearer-term  realisation opportunities  and attractive  discounts, while  also providing  liquidity to  later life  funds. Up  to  30
September 2025 Molten has realised over £200 million from these secondaries, with a distribution-to-paid in capital multiple of over  1.6x
and a total value to paid-in (“TVPI”) multiple of over 2.4x.

Principal risks and uncertainties

A detailed explanation of  the principal risks  and uncertainties faced  by the Group, the  management and mitigation  of those risks  and
uncertainties, and the Group’s governance of risk management is disclosed in the Risk Management and Principal Risks sections (on pages 64
to 75) of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The Audit, Risk and Valuations Committee has assessed the principal  risks and uncertainties included in the Annual Report and  determined
that for the remaining six months of the financial year, the risks to which the Group will be exposed are expected to be substantially the
same as described.

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities

The Directors confirm that these  unaudited condensed interim financial statements  for the six months ended  30 September 2025 have  been
prepared in accordance with UK-adopted IAS 34, the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom’s Financial
Conduct Authority and that the Interim Management report includes a fair review of the information required by the Disclosure Guidance and
Transparency Rules (“DTR”) 4.2.7R and 4.2.8R, namely:

  • An indication of important events that have  occurred during the first six months and  their impact on the condensed set of  financial
    statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year; and
  • Material related-party transactions in the first  six months and any material changes  in the related-party transactions described  in
    the last annual report.

This responsibility statement was approved by the Board on 24 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

 

Ben Wilkinson

Chief Executive Officer

 

Independent review report to Molten Ventures plc

Report on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

Our conclusion

We have reviewed Molten  Ventures plc’s condensed consolidated  interim financial statements (the  “interim financial statements”) in  the
Interim Report FY26 of Molten Ventures plc for the 6 month period ended 30 September 2025 (the “period”).

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that  causes us to believe that the interim financial statements are not  prepared,
in all material  respects, in  accordance with UK  adopted International  Accounting Standard 34,  ‘Interim Financial  Reporting’ and  the
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority.

The interim financial statements comprise:

  • the Condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as at 30 September 2025;
  • the Condensed consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income for the period then ended;
  • the Condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows for the period then ended;
  • the Condensed consolidated interim statement of changes in equity for the period then ended; and
  • the explanatory notes to the interim financial statements.

The interim financial statements  included in the  Interim Report FY26  of Molten Ventures plc  have been prepared  in accordance with  UK
adopted International Accounting Standard 34, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules  sourcebook
of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority.

Basis for conclusion

We conducted  our review  in  accordance with  International  Standard on  Review  Engagements (UK)  2410,  ‘Review of  Interim  Financial
Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of  the Entity’ issued by the Financial Reporting  Council for use in the United  Kingdom
(“ISRE (UK) 2410”). A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial
and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures.

A review  is substantially  less in  scope than  an audit  conducted in  accordance with  International Standards  on Auditing  (UK)  and,
consequently, does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in  an
audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

We have read the other information contained in the Interim  Report FY26 and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements  or
material inconsistencies with the information in the interim financial statements.

Conclusions relating to going concern

Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as described in the Basis for conclusion section
of this report, nothing has come to  our attention to suggest that the directors  have inappropriately adopted the going concern basis  of
accounting or that the directors have  identified material uncertainties relating to going  concern that are not appropriately  disclosed.
This conclusion is based on the review  procedures performed in accordance with ISRE (UK)  2410. However, future events or conditions  may
cause the group to cease to continue as a going concern.

Responsibilities for the interim financial statements and the review

Our responsibilities and those of the directors

The Interim Report FY26, including the interim financial statements, is the responsibility of, and has been approved by the directors. The
directors are  responsible for  preparing the  Interim Report  FY26 in  accordance with  the Disclosure  Guidance and  Transparency  Rules
sourcebook of the United  Kingdom’s Financial Conduct  Authority. In preparing the  Interim Report FY26,  including the interim  financial
statements, the directors are responsible  for assessing the group’s  ability to continue as a  going concern, disclosing, as  applicable,
matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the group
or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibility is to express  a conclusion on the  interim financial statements in  the Interim Report FY26  based on our review.  Our
conclusion, including our Conclusions relating to going concern, is based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures,  as
described in the Basis for conclusion paragraph of this report. This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only  for
the company for the purpose of complying with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules sourcebook of the United Kingdom’s  Financial
Conduct Authority and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this conclusion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or
to any other person to  whom this report is  shown or into whose  hands it may come  save where expressly agreed  by our prior consent  in
writing.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chartered Accountants

London

24 November 2025

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the six months ended 30 September 2025

                                                                     Unaudited Period ended 30 Sep 2025 Unaudited Period ended 30 Sep 2024
                                                              Notes                                 £’m                                £’m
Movements on investments held at fair value through profit or      6                               79.5                             (14.9)
loss
Fee income                                                                                         11.0                               11.9
Total investment income/(loss)                                                                     90.5                              (3.0)
Operating expenses                                                                                                                        
General administrative expenses                                                                  (12.1)                             (13.1)
Depreciation and amortisation                                                                     (0.2)                              (0.1)
Share-based payments – resulting from Company share option                                          1.6                              (3.2)
scheme
Total operating expenses                                                                         (10.7)                             (16.4)
Profit/(loss) from operations                                                                      79.8                             (19.4)
Finance income                                                     7                                1.2                                1.0
Finance expense                                                    7                              (6.6)                              (6.8)
Profit/(loss) before tax                                                                           74.4                             (25.2)
Tax benefit/(expense)                                                                               0.1                             (12.3)
Profit/(loss) for the period                                                                       74.5                             (37.5)
Other comprehensive income                                                                            –                                  –
Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the period                                                74.5                             (37.5)
Profit/(loss) per share attributable to owners of the parent:                                                                             
Basic income/(loss) per weighted average share (pence)             8                                 42                               (20)
Diluted income/(loss) per weighted average share (pence)           8                                 42                               (20)

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors for issue on 24 November 2025.

The notes on pages 21 to 56 of the Interim Report are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 September 2025

                                                                   Unaudited      Audited
                                                           Notes  30 Sep 2025 31 Mar 2025
                                                                          £’m         £’m
Non-current assets                                                                       
Intangible assets                                                        10.3        10.4
Financial assets held at fair value through profit or loss     10     1,339.5     1,279.9
Property, plant and equipment                                             1.7         1.8
Total non-current assets                                              1,351.5     1,292.1
Current assets                                                                           
Trade and other receivables                                               1.4         1.9
Cash and cash equivalents                                                77.0        89.0
Total current assets                                                     78.4        90.9
Current liabilities                                                                      
Trade and other payables                                                (7.3)      (13.1)
Current Financial liabilities                                  15       (0.3)       (0.3)
Total current liabilities                                               (7.6)      (13.4)
Non-current liabilities                                                                  
Deferred tax                                                   12      (12.6)      (12.7)
Provisions                                                              (0.1)       (0.1)
Non-current financial liabilities                              15     (120.9)     (121.0)
Total non-current liabilities                                         (133.6)     (133.8)
Net assets                                                            1,288.7     1,235.8
Equity                                                                                   
Share capital                                                  13         1.9         1.9
Share premium account                                          13       671.2       671.2
Own shares reserve                                          16(i)      (47.0)      (27.8)
Other reserves                                             16(ii)        77.2        79.6
Retained earnings                                                       585.4       510.9
Total equity                                                          1,288.7     1,235.8
Net assets per share (pence)                                    8         724         671
Diluted net assets per share (pence)                            8         723         669

 

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors for issue on 24 November 2025.

The notes on pages 21 to 56 of the Interim Report are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Andrew Zimmermann

Chief Executive Officer

Molten Ventures plc (registered number 09799594)

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

for the period ended 30 September 2025

                                                                                Unaudited Period ended Unaudited Period ended  30 Sep 2024
                                                                         Notes             30 Sep 2025
                                                                                                   £’m                                 £’m
Cash flows from operating activities                                                                                                      
Profit/(loss) after tax                                                                           74.5                              (37.5)
Adjustments to reconcile profit/(loss) after tax to net cash                 17                 (80.9)                                33.5
(outflow)/inflow in operating activities
Purchase of investments                                                      10                 (32.8)                              (50.5)
Proceeds from disposals in underlying investment vehicles                    10                   61.5                                75.8
Non-investment cash movements to underlying investment vehicles              10                  (8.8)                               (8.5)
Share options exercised and paid to employees                                                    (0.7)                                   –
Interest received                                                                                  1.2                                 1.0
Net cash inflow from operating activities                                                         14.0                                13.8
Cash flows from investing activities                                                                                                      
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                                        (0.1)                               (0.2)
Net cash outflow from investing activities                                                       (0.1)                               (0.2)
Cash flows from financing activities                                                                                                      
Loan proceeds                                                                15                      –                                30.0
Fees paid on issuance of loan                                                15                      –                               (0.8)
Interest paid                                                                                    (6.3)                               (5.0)
Acquisition of own shares                                                    16                 (20.3)                              (11.6)
Proceeds from disposal of own shares                                         16                    1.1                                   –
Cost of acquisition of own shares                                                                    –                               (0.1)
Repayments of leasing liabilities                                            15                  (0.2)                               (0.1)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities                                             (25.7)                                12.4
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                                            (11.8)                                26.0
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period                                          89.0                                57.0
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents                                                (0.2)                               (0.8)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                                                77.0                                82.2

 

The notes on pages 21 to 56 of the Interim Report are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

for the period ended 30 September 2025

                                                                       Attributable to equity holders of the parent (£’m)
Period ended 30 September 2025 (unaudited)      Notes Share capital Share premium Own shares Other reserves Retained earnings Total equity
                                                                                     reserve
Brought forward as at 1 April 2025                              1.9         671.2     (27.8)           79.6             510.9      1,235.8
Comprehensive income for the period                                                                                                       
Profit for the period                                             –             –          –              –              74.5         74.5
Total comprehensive income for the period                         –             –          –              –              74.5         74.5
Contributions by, and distributions to,                                                                                                   
the owners:
Disposal/(acquisition) of treasury shares          16             –             –     (19.2)              –                 –       (19.2)
Options granted/(lapsed) and awards exercised  14, 16             –             –          –          (2.4)                 –        (2.4)
Total contributions by and distributions to                       –             –     (19.2)          (2.4)                 –       (21.6)
the owners
Balance as at 30 September 2025                                 1.9         671.2     (47.0)           77.2             585.4      1,288.7
                                                                                                                                          
                                                                       Attributable to equity holders of the parent (£’m)
Period ended 30 September 2024 (unaudited)      Notes Share capital Share premium Own shares Other reserves Retained earnings Total equity
                                                                                     reserve
Brought forward as at 1 April 2024                              1.9         671.2      (8.8)           74.7             511.7      1,250.7
Comprehensive expense for the period                                                                                                      
Loss for the period                                               –             –          –              –            (37.5)       (37.5)
Total comprehensive expense for the period                        –             –          –              –            (37.5)       (37.5)
Contributions by, and distributions to,                                                                                                   
the owners:
Disposal/(acquisition) of                          16             –             –     (11.6)              –                 –       (11.6)
treasury shares
Options granted and awards exercised            14,16             –             –          –            3.2                 –          3.2
Total contributions by and distributions to                       –             –     (11.6)            3.2                 –        (8.4)
the owners
Balance as at 30 September 2024                                 1.9         671.2     (20.4)           77.9             474.2      1,204.8
 

The notes on pages 21 to 56 of the Interim Report are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

Status of announcement

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   ISIN:          GB00BY7QYJ50
   Category Code: IR
   TIDM:          GROW
   LEI Code:      213800IPCR3SAYJWSW10
   Sequence No.:  409253
   EQS News ID:   2235240


    
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