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RNS Number : 6847S  OptiBiotix Health PLC  28 July 2025

OptiBiotix Health plc

("OptiBiotix" or the "Company" or "the Group")

 

Trading update

Strong period of growth

 

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing
compounds to tackle obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, provides the
following unaudited trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2025.

 

·    Gross revenue up 102% to £557K (H1 2024: £276K)

·    Gross profit up 173% to £303K (H1 2024: £111K)

·    Gross profit margin increased to 54% (H1 2024: 40%)

·    Other administrative costs (including selling, R&D and patent
costs and excluding shared based payments and depreciation) remain stable at
£1.14m (H1 2024: £1.07m)

·    Strong cash balance of £1.3m (H1 2024: £1.2m)

·    Growing list of new customers

ü 30 new customers in Asia in 2025

ü Ecommerce customers in H1 2025 up by 38% to 5,095 (H1 2024: 3,702)

ü Launch of products in the USA with two new partners and first order
received from a leading USA weight management brand looking to launch in H2
online and subsequently in Walmart USA

ü New six metric tonne order received and shipped from Brenntag in H1 2025,
the Company's new Australian distributor

 

The Company has made strong financial progress in H1 2025 with sales growing
at an increased momentum at more than double H1 2024 and at an improved
margin.  We anticipate continued solid momentum in sales growth with the full
year effect of 2024 launches, new and existing partners launching new products
in USA and Asia, ecommerce continuing its growth trajectory with launch of
products on Amazon India, and annual license revenues from SweetBiotix
occurring in H2 2025.

 

The Company should see an effect of its reductions in PR, broker, and staff
costs in H2 2025 and a recently negotiated 30% reduction in IP costs. Whilst
margins will vary according to the revenue mix, the Company expects continued
margin improvements with the removal of the stock overhang outlined in the
full year accounts, reductions in the cost of goods from volume discounts, and
supplying Asia from India, which has lower manufacturing costs.

 

With sales growing strongly, and significant further product opportunities
still in the pipeline, the Board is confident that OptiBiotix has the
potential to deliver substantial growth in shareholder value in the years
ahead.

 

Stephen O'Hara, CEO of OptiBiotix Health plc said: "The strong growth in 2024
has continued at an increased momentum into H1 2025 with sales growth across
all areas of business. Equally important are the changes we made to reduce
costs and improve margins whilst growing our top line which are beginning to
impact positively on gross profit and should have a greater impact in H2 and
into 2026.

 

"Our investments in sales and marketing are starting to deliver a
multi-channel, multi territory revenue stream, reducing reliance on a single
partner or territory. Regulatory approvals and health claims have now been
approved in all major territories and a network of global manufacturing and
distribution partners established. This gives the Company a broad base on
which to deliver future revenue growth. As the impact of the Company reducing
costs takes full effect, it continues to grow its top line and improve margins
with the aim of achieving profitability across all parts of the business and
the Group generating positive cashflow."

 

This announcement contains information which, prior to its disclosure, was
considered inside information for the purposes of the UK Market Abuse
Regulation and the Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of
this announcement.

 

 For further information, please contact: OptiBiotix Health plc      www.optibiotix.com (http://www.optibiotix.com/)
 Neil Davidson, Chairman           Contact via Walbrook below
 Stephen O'Hara, Chief Executive

 Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (NOMAD and Broker)                     Tel: 020 7213 0880
 Liam Murray / Jo Turner / Ludovico Lazzaretti

 Walbrook PR Ltd                                                     Mob: 07876 741 001
 Anna Dunphy

 

About OptiBiotix - www.optibiotix.com (http://www.optibiotix.com/)

OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), which was formed in March 2012, brings
science to the development of compounds which modify the human microbiome -
the collective genome of the microbes in the body - in order to prevent and
manage human disease and promote wellness.

 

OptiBiotix has an extensive R&D programme working with leading academics
in the development of microbial strains, compounds, and formulations which are
used as active ingredients and supplements. More than twenty international
food and healthcare supplement companies have signed agreements with
OptiBiotix to incorporate their human microbiome modulators into a wide range
of food products and drinks.

 

OptiBiotix is also developing its own range of consumer supplements and health
products. The Company's current areas of focus include obesity, cardiovascular
health, and diabetes.

 

 

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