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RNS Number : 7668R  Petards Group PLC  05 February 2026

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5 February 2026

 

Petards Group plc

("Petards" or the "Group")

Trading update

Petards Group plc (AIM: PEG), the AIM quoted developer of advanced security,
communication and surveillance systems, is pleased to provide a trading update
for the year ended 31 December 2025.

The improvement in the Group's financial performance seen in the first
half-year was sustained over the remainder of the year, with the year closing
with an improved order book.

Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in line with current market expectations and
the Group expects to report (all figures are unaudited):

·      Group revenues up 24% year-on-year of circa £14.9 million (2024:
£12.0 million)

 

·      Adjusted EBITDA¹ of circa £1.0 million (2024: £0.4 million)

 

·      Total net debt² as at 31 December 2025 of £1.3 million (31
December 2024: £1.5 million)

The overall improvement in trading in 2025 reflected an upturn in trading at
Petards Rail and Petards Defence, with both seeing increases in revenue and
profitability over the prior year, and a profitable maiden full year's
contribution from Affini.

While QRO secured some important framework contract wins during the year,
delays in the placement of orders affected its trading in the second half-year
resulting in lower revenues than those achieved in 2024. However, looking
forward, revenue momentum is expected to recover on the back of those
framework contracts, significant market interest in the newly launched Harrier
Mini, and the conversion of overseas opportunities.

During the year, Petards generated cash of £1.4 million from operating
activities (2024: £0.2 million), which after investing and financing cash
flows, reduced total net debt² to £1.3 million at 31 December 2025.

Order intake for the year for Petards Rail and in particular Petards Defence
were at levels not seen for several years. Following contract awards from the
MOD, RBSL and BAE Systems in the last two months of the year totalling £3.5
million, the Group's year end order book closed at £9.2 million (2024: £7.1
million) with around 85% scheduled for delivery in 2026.

Commenting on the current outlook, Raschid Abdullah, Chairman, said:

"Petards performed well in 2025 generating cash and increasing revenues, with
improvements in gross profit margin and profitability, while increasing its
order book to £9.2 million at the year end.

"The Group enters 2026 in a stronger position than it has in the past few
years.  While trading continues to be challenging with extended tendering
processes, given the strength of the opening order book and its cover for 2026
revenues, the Group is well placed to deliver a continued improvement in its
trading performance in the coming year."

 

Notes

 

¹ Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before depreciation, amortisation, exceptional
items, acquisition costs and share based payments

² Total net debt comprises cash and cash equivalents less interest bearing
loans and borrowings

 

Contacts:

 Petards Group plc                              www.petards.com (http://www.petards.com)
 Raschid Abdullah, Chairman                     Mb:  07768 905 004

 Zeus, Nomad and Joint Broker
 Mike Coe / Darshan Patel (Investment Banking)  Tel:  020 3829 5000

 Hybridan LLP, Joint Broker                     www.hybridan.com (http://www.hybridan.com)
 Claire Louise Noyce                            Tel:  020 3764 2341

                                                claire.noyce@hybridan.com

 

 

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