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RNS Number : 6246Q  Pebble Beach Systems Group PLC  28 January 2026

AIM: PEB

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law
by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR") and is disclosed
in accordance with the Company's obligations under Article 17 of MAR.

 

Pebble Beach Systems Group plc

("Pebble" or "the Company")

Trading Update

Pebble, the global software company providing specialist automation solutions
for the broadcast and streaming markets, is pleased to provide a trading
update for its financial year ended 31 December 2025.

After a very encouraging first-half performance, the Company continued to
trade well over the remainder of the financial year, with results also
benefiting from the strategic actions taken in the first quarter of 2025 to
improve operational efficiencies and focus on the Company's core product
offering. As a result, revenue and adjusted EBITDA* for the financial year are
now both expected to be slightly ahead of current market expectations*, with
revenue at c.£12.2m, up 6% year-on-year (FY24: £11.5m) and adjusted EBITDA**
at c.£4.2m, up 27% year-on-year (FY24: £3.3m).

Annual recurring revenue, comprising almost entirely support and maintenance
contracts (also referred to as "SLAs") grew by 8% over the year to c.£6.6m,
and accounted for approximately 64% of total revenues excluding third-party
hardware (FY24: 61% excluding third-party hardware). Project revenue, which
includes revenue from perpetual software licences, professional services and
third-party hardware sales, rose by 5% to c.£5.6m (FY24: £5.3m), with
increased demand for the Company's specialist automation technology from
streaming companies.

Pebble generated strong cash flow during FY25 in line with the Board's focus
on free cash flow and debt reduction. Adjusted EBITDAC*** increased by 206% to
£3.2m (FY24: £1.0m) and the Company's net debt position (excluding IFRS 16
leases) on 31 December 2025 improved by 48% year-on-year to c.£2.0m (FY24:
£3.7m). This included the repayment of a further £1.0m of bank debt. The
Board expects Pebble to achieve a net cash position by the end of the new
financial year.

The Board remains confident about the Company's prospects for continuing
recurring revenue growth and further improvements in gross margin over 2026
and beyond, underpinned by high levels of contracted revenue.

Full year results will be announced towards the end of April 2026, when a
further update on current trading will also be provided.

Tom Crawford, Non-Executive Chairman of Pebble Beach Systems Group plc,
commented:

"The Company has performed well, with improving margins driving strong cash
flows. We start the new financial year in a much healthier financial position,
and the Company is on track to achieve a net cash position by the end of
calendar 2026. The Board is focused on recurring revenue growth, margins and
cash generation, and believes that Pebble is now better positioned to
capitalise on the growth opportunities available as it concentrates on both
its core broadcast market and the newer streaming markets, which require our
technology for live events and advertising."

 

Notes

* The Board understands that current consensus estimates for the financial
year to 31 December 2025 are revenues of £11.5m and adjusted EBITDA of
£4.0m.

**Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortisation) is a non-GAAP measure and is EBITDA before non-recurring items
and foreign exchange gains/losses.

*** Adjusted EBITDAC (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,
amortisation, but after all development costs assuming no capitalisation), is
a non-GAAP measure and is EBITDA without the benefit of capitalising
development costs and before non-recurring items and foreign exchange
gains/losses.

 

For further information please contact:

 

 Pebble Beach Systems Group plc                                    T: 075 55 59 36 02
 Peter Mayhead, Chief Executive Officer

 Cavendish Capital Markets Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)  T: 020 207 220 0500
 Marc Milmo, Teddy Whiley (Corporate Finance)
 Tim Redfern / Sunila de Silva - ECM

 

 

About Pebble Beach Systems Group plc

www.pebbleplc.com (http://www.pebbleplc.com) .

Founded in 2000, Pebble Beach Systems (trading as Pebble) is a world leader in
designing, delivering and supporting specialist automation, integrated channel
and virtualised playout solutions. Its scalable products are designed for
applications of all sizes.

Pebble has installed systems in over 70 countries, with installations ranging
from single up to over 150 channels in operation, and around 2,000 channels
are currently on air under the control of its automation technology. Its
solutions are used by Tier 1 broadcasters and streaming companies, which is
testimony to its industry-leading specialist technology.

 

 

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