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Half-year Financial Report

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Triad Group Plc

25 November 2025

 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the UK version of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 which is part of UK law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended ("MAR"). Upon the publication of this announcement via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

 

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) No. 213800MDNBFVEQEN1G84

 

Triad Group Plc

Half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2025

 

Financial highlights

Six months to
30 September 2025
Six months to
30 September 2024
ChangeAudited year ended
31 March 2025
Revenue£12.01m£10.21m+£1.80m£21.4m
Gross profit£3.12m£2.97m+£0.15m£6.1m
Gross profit %26.0%29.1%-3.1%28.6%
EBITDA£0.89m£0.87m+£0.02m£1.7m
Profit before tax£0.82m£0.75m+£0.07m£1.5m
Profit after tax£0.88m£0.78m+£0.10m£1.7m
Cash reserves£3.71m£2.88m+£0.83m£3.4m
Basic earnings per share5.21p4.66p+0.55p9.93p
Interim/final dividend payable3p2p+1p4p
  Chairman's statement Dr John Rigg OBE   Overview of results The 6 months' results up to 30th September 2025, reported today, reflect a continuation of the Company's sound and sustainable transformation. The underlying business model described in my half year overview a year ago continues to be very much as described then and consolidated in my full year Chairman's Statement. For reference, I repeat the paragraph below.  "The results have been achieved organically without resorting to a dash for growth at all costs, or compromising in any way our fundamental boutique business model. This is based on value for money, effective delivery, and quality and reliability in our long term support of all our clients. We are building long term relationships which will enable us to provide additional operational and financial benefits to the public sector and thereby support the new Government in its welcome drive to apply the benefits of digital technology to efficiency and cost control." Profits have increased significantly and cash flow is very strong. The changes in conditions during the last year are very substantially due to overall developments in the financial and governance landscape in our country, on whose public sector a very high proportion of Triad's business is based. Business highlights The first half of the year was exceptionally busy, driving a revenue surge of nearly 16% compared to last year. Headcount rose to 181 staff, reflecting strong customer demand. Recruitment spanned the full range of digital specialisms, with a strategic focus on expanding our Salesforce practice. Our Salesforce and digital teams are pivotal in delivering policy for the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero, building the digital services that enable Government energy schemes. Our blue-ribbon business analysis service continued its impressive growth, fuelled by ongoing delivery of business analysis and architecture to the Met Office. Here, our teams are preparing for the full potential of the Met Office's supercomputing facilities-a partnership we're extremely proud of. We secured a major new contract with the Office of Product Safety and Standards, enabling us to keep delivering a wide array of digital services that support OPSS's mission to protect UK consumers. Our collaboration with digital teams at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, especially around the Microsoft platform, has steadily unlocked new features and benefits for stakeholders worldwide. We maintained significant assignments in law enforcement, alongside deep engagement with those shaping national policing reform. The Company's momentum carried into the second half, boosted by a new award from FCDO as well as a strong pipeline of major opportunities. Outlook I must emphasise that Triad has no particular political affiliation. Our loyalty, duty, and business model are entirely focused on helping the public sector to operate efficiently and to give the best possible value for money. We are closely observing recent developments, and I believe that it is possible to say, on a neutral and commonsense basis, that we are approaching a change in the landscape. The great uncertainty is timing, and this of course may impact the outlook for Triad. My personal view is that the changes may come more quickly than is generally expected. The Board are keeping under constant and careful review the impact of possible changes, whatever they may be, on our business.  We are very well placed in terms of robustness and resilience to handle any challenges with which events may confront us. I continue to be absolutely confident of our ability to handle any changes and indeed to profit from the opportunities which they will present. I believe that much of the current general uncertainty will have been resolved by the time of my statement in the coming summer. I continue to look forward to the future with great confidence and enthusiasm.  Dividend The Board have carefully considered the level of interim dividend and believe it is prudent and sustainable to increase this year's interim dividend to 3p as a mark of our confidence in the Company's future.  It continues to be of paramount importance to our business strategy that we remain debt free and cash rich, and have the flexibility and agility which this brings. Employees I would like to thank all our staff, both our long serving employees and first rate recent recruitees, who have performed excellently.   Dr John Rigg OBE Executive Chairman 24 November 2025   Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income and expense for the six months ended 30 September 2025  
Group and Parent CompanyNoteUnaudited
2025
Unaudited
2024
Audited year ended 31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Revenue212,01310,21021,421
Cost of sales(8,891)(7,239)(15,300)
Gross profit3,1222,9716,121
Administrative expenses(2,305)(2,229)(4,699)
Other Income3-357460
Impairment of right of use asset8-(357)(382)
Profit from operations8177421,500
Finance income4232857
Finance expense4(16)(23)(41)
Profit before tax8247471,516
Tax credit55530214
Profit for the period and total comprehensive income attributable to equity holders of the parent8797771,730
Basic earnings per share75.21p4.66p9.93p
Diluted earnings per share75.02p4.54p9.89p
  All amounts relate to continuing activities.   Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity for the six months ended 30 September 2025  
GroupShare CapitalShare premium accountCapital redemption reserveRetained earningsTotal
£'000£'000£'000£'000£'000
At 1 April 20241669061042,2233,399
Profit for the period and total comprehensive income---777777
Ordinary shares issued113--14
Dividend paid---(667)(667)
Share-based payments---121121
At 30 September 2024 (unaudited)1679191042,4543,644
At 1 April 20251679191043,6574,847
Profit for the period and total comprehensive income---879879
Ordinary shares issued7---7
Dividend paid---(667)(667)
Tax on share-based payments---(434)(434)
At 30 September 2025 (unaudited)1749191043,4354,632
At 1 April 20241669061042,2233,399
Profit for the year and total comprehensive income---1,7301,730
Ordinary shares issued113--14
Dividend paid---(1,000)(1,000)
Share-based payments---262262
Tax on share-based payments---442442
At 31 March 20251679191043,6574,847
  Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 September 2025  
NoteUnaudited2025Unaudited2024Audited year ended 31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets---
Property, plant and equipment166177167
Right-of-use assets8207298248
Finance lease receivables8---
Deferred tax56634161,042
1,0368911,457
Current assets
Trade and other receivables92,9482,8843,775
Finance lease receivables8---
Cash and cash equivalents103,7132,8823,372
6,6615,7667,147
Total assets7,6976,6578,604
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables11(2,318)(2,103)(2,919)
Short term provisions(136)(136)(136)
Lease liabilities8(193)(188)(188)
(2,647)(2,427)(3,243)
Non-current liabilities
Long term provisions(164)(139)(164)
Lease liabilities8(254)(447)(350)
(418)(586)(514)
Total liabilities(3,065)(3,013)(3,757)
Net assets4,6323,6444,847
Shareholders' equity
Share capital174167167
Share premium account919919919
Capital redemption reserve104104104
Retained earnings3,4352,4543,657
Total shareholders' equity4,6323,6444,847
  Unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended 30 September 2025  
NoteUnaudited2025
£'000
Unaudited2024
£'000
Audited year ended 31 March
2025
£'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period before taxation8247471,516
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment303569
Amortisation of right of use assets4191141
Other income3-(357)(382)
Sundry income-(78)-
Impairment of right of use asset8-357382
Interest received4(23)(28)(57)
Finance expense4162341
Share-based payment expense-121262
Changes in working capital
Decrease/(Increase) in trade and other receivables827299(670)
(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables(601)(49)767
Increase in provisions-78103
Cash generated by operations1,1141,2392,172
Deposit interest received232351
Foreign exchange loss-(1)(3)
Net cash inflow from operating activities1,1371,2612,220
Investing activities
Finance lease interest received8-66
Finance lease payments received8-396396
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(29)(39)(63)
Net cash (used)/generated in investing activities(29)363339
Financing activities
Proceeds of issue of shares71314
Lease liabilities principal payments8(91)(118)(215)
Lease liabilities interest payments8(16)(22)(38)
Dividends paid6(667)(667)(1,000)
Net cash outflow from financing activities(767)(794)(1,239)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents3418301,320
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period3,3722,0522,052
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period3,7132,8823,372
  Notes to the financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2025   1.    Material accounting policies   Basis of preparation The material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. The policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.   These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standards and the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.   The comparative financial information for the year ended 31 March 2025 included within this report does not constitute the full statutory accounts for that period. The statutory Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2025 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The Independent Auditor's Report on the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2025 was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis, and did not contain a statement under 498(2) or 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.   The financial information for the half years ended 30 September 2025 and 30 September 2024 does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434(3) of the Companies Act 2006 and has been neither audited nor reviewed.   These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.   These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis and are presented in pounds sterling, generally rounded to the nearest thousand, the presentational currency of the Group. The functional currency of the Parent Company is pounds sterling.   Going Concern   The Group continues to operate an efficient low-cost and cash generative model. For the six months ended 30 September 2025, the Group has not utilised any external debt or lending facilities (2024: nil) with no exposure to bad debts in the period. Cash balances have increased to £3.7m at the balance sheet date (2024: £2.9m), which includes a total dividend paid in the 6 months period of £0.7m (2024 £0.7m). The future cash position continues to be robust.   The positive going concern assessment made for the year ended 31 March 2025 is still relevant to both current and future trading expectations. This going concern assessment considered a number of realistic scenarios covering the period ending 30 September 2026, including the ability of future client acquisition, and the impact of the reduction in services of key clients upon future cash flows. In addition, the most severe scenario possible modelled, assumed all current client contracts discontinued at expiry with no extension or replacement and with no cost mitigation. Even in this most extreme scenario, the Group has enough liquidity and long-term contracts to support the business through the going concern period. The Directors have concluded from these assessments that the Group would have sufficient headroom in cash balances to continue in operation.   After making enquiries, including a review of the wider economy including inflationary pressures, the impact of global tariffs, and the global geopolitical events impacting the wider economy, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and at least twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.   New standards, interpretations and amendments   The accounting policies applied in these financial statements are as applied in the annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.   2.    Revenue   The Group operates solely in the UK. All material revenues are generated in the UK.   In accordance with IFRS 15, the Group disaggregates revenue by contract type as management believe this best depicts how the nature, timing and uncertainty of the Group's revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Accordingly, the following table disaggregates the Group's revenue by contract type:  
Group and Parent CompanyUnaudited six months ended
30 September
2025
Unaudited six months ended 30 September
2024
Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Time and materials11,89710,02021,114
Fixed price116160276
Licencing-3031
12,01310,21021,421
  The Group also disaggregates revenue by operating sector reflecting the different commercial risks (e.g., credit risk) associated with each.  
Group and Parent CompanyUnaudited six months ended
30 September
2025
Unaudited six months ended 30 September
2024
Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Public sector11,5799,40020,043
Private sector4348101,378
12,01310,21021,421
  3.    Other income  
Unaudited six months ended
30 September
2025
Unaudited six months ended 30 September
2024
Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Dilapidations income--78
Lease settlement income-357382
Total other income-357460
  4.    Finance income and expense  
Finance IncomeUnaudited six months ended
30 September
2025
Unaudited six months ended 30 September
2024
Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Bank interest received232251
Finance lease interest received-66
Total finance income232857
 
Finance expenseUnaudited six months ended
30 September
2025
Unaudited six months ended 30 September
2024
Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Interest expense on lease liability162238
Net foreign exchange loss-13
Total finance expense162341
  5.    Taxation  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September
2024
Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Current tax
Current tax on profits for the period---
Deferred tax
Increase in recognised deferred tax asset(55)(30)(214)
Total tax credit for the period(55)(30)(214)
  The differences between the actual tax charge for the period and the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK applied to profits for the period are as follows:  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Profit before tax8247471,516
Profit before tax multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024:25%)206187379
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes24317
Recognition of deferred tax asset(262)-(150)
Allowances recognised-(25)(24)
Utilisation of losses brought forward-(203)-
(Recognition)/derecognition of deferred tax on losses-(30)-
Temporary differences(1)(2)-
Use of brought forward losses--(436)
Tax credit for the period(55)(30)(214)
  The following are the deferred tax assets recognised by the Group and movements thereon during the current period:  
Tax losses carried forwardRestricted stock unitsOther temporary differencesTotal
£'000£'000£'000£'000
At 1 April 2024413-(27)386
Credit/Debit) to the profit and loss account34-(4)30
At 30 September 2024447-(31)416
At 1 April 202543060841,042
Credit/(Debit) to the profit and loss account249(174)(20)55
Debit to equity-(434)-(434)
At 30 September 2025679-(16)663
At 1 April 2024413-(27)386
Credit to the profit and loss account1716631214
Credit to equity-442-442
At 31 March 202543060841,042
  Deferred tax assets of £663k (2024: £416k) have been recognised in respect of tax losses and other temporary differences where the Directors believe it is probable that the assets will be recovered. This expectation of recovery is calculated by modelling estimates of future taxable profit forecasts that can be offset with historic trading losses brought forward. In calculating this taxable profit, forecasts that have been used for both the going concern and viability assessment and adjustments to taxable profits are taken into consideration.   There are no unrecognised deferred tax assets in respect to trading losses (2024: unrecognised deferred tax asset of £230k in respect of trading losses of £921k).   6.    Dividends   The Directors propose an interim dividend for the period to 30 September 2025 of 3p per share (2024 interim dividend: 2p per share).   The Company will pay the dividend on 30 December 2025 to all shareholders on the register of members of the Company at the close of business on 5 December 2025. The ex-dividend date will be on 4 December 2025.   7.    Earnings per ordinary share   Earnings per share have been calculated on the profit for the year divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the period based on the following:  
Unaudited 30 September2025Unaudited 30 September2024Audited 31 March
2025
Profit for the period£879,000£777,000£1,730,000
Average number of shares in issue16,867,10916,661,39116,665,877
Restricted Stock Units - vested--750,000
16,867,10916,661,39117,415,877
Effect of dilutive options630,965468,55183,857
Average number of shares in issue plus dilutive options17,498,07417,129,94217,499,734
Basic earnings per share5.21p4.66p9.93p
Diluted earnings per share5.02p4.54p9.89p
  For the year ended 31 March 2025, the average number of shares in issue has been increased for restricted stock units that had vested but had not yet been issued.   8.    Leases   The carrying amounts of the right-of-use assets recognised and the movements during the period are outlined below:
Land and buildingsTotal
£'000£'000
At 31 March 2024
Opening position389389
Reinstatement357357
Impairment(357)(357)
Amortisation(91)(91)
At 30 September 2024298298
At 31 March 2025
Opening position248248
Amortisation(41)(41)
At 30 September 2025207207
  During the period ending 30 September 2024, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to terminate the leasing arrangement with its tenant. A right-of-use asset of £357k was reinstated and impaired by the same amount until a new tenant is established.   Lease Liabilities   The carrying amounts of the lease liabilities recognised are as follows:  
Land and buildingsTotal
£'000£'000
At 31 March 2024
Opening position753753
Interest expense2222
Lease payments(140)(140)
At 30 September 2024635635
At 31 March 2025
Opening position538538
Interest expense1616
Lease payments(107)(107)
At 30 September 2025447447
  At the balance sheet date, the Group had outstanding commitments for future lease payments as follows:  
At 30 September 2024Up to 3 monthsBetween 3 and 12 monthsBetween 1 and 2 yearsBetween 2 and 5 years
£'000£'000£'000£'000
Discounted lease liabilities51137193254
Undiscounted lease liabilities59161215269
 
At 30 September 2025Up to 3 monthsBetween 3 and 12 monthsBetween 1 and 2 yearsBetween 2 and 5 years
£'000£'000£'000£'000
Discounted lease liabilities4814520252
Undiscounted lease liabilities5416121554
  Finance lease receivables   During the period ending 30 September 2024, the lease pertaining to the finance lease receivable was terminated and the total finance lease receivable asset of £402k was derecognised.   At the balance sheet date, the Group had no lease receivable assets, the prior year carrying amounts of the lease receivable asset are as follows:  
Land and buildingsTotal
£'000£'000
At 31 March 2024
Opening position396396
Interest received66
Disposals(402)(402)
At 30 September 2024--
  At the balance sheet date, the Group had no future finance lease receivables.   9.    Trade and other receivables  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Trade receivables2,5672,4533,000
Less: provision for expected credit losses(5)(5)(5)
Trade receivables-net2,5622,4482,995
Contract assets32147132
Other debtors246448
Trade and other receivables2,6182,6013,575
Prepayments330283200
2,9482,8843,775
Analysed as:
Current asset2,9482,8843,775
Total2,9482,8843,775
  The fair value of trade and other receivables approximates closely to their book value.   Other debtors at 31 March 2025 included an estimated amount of £377k (2024: nil) relating to the amounts owed by the recipients of the 2022 restricted stock units award (RSUs) award, which would be payable when the corresponding employers national insurance liability of the same amount is crystallised and paid to HMRC. During the period, a total of £256k was finalised and paid in full by the award recipients.   Trade receivables represent an unconditional right to consideration.   The Group applies IFRS 9 in measuring expected credit losses and forward-looking estimates at the close of each reporting period. This is based upon previous experience of losses and forward-looking estimates is consistently applied each year. Trade receivable losses are written-off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery.   Movements on the provision for expected credit loss are as follows:  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
At beginning of the period555
Credited to income statement---
At end of the period (credit loss allowance)555
  The carrying amount of the Group's trade and other receivables are denominated in the following currencies:  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Sterling2,6182,6003,575
Euros-1-
2,6182,6013,575
  10.  Cash and cash equivalents  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Cash at bank and on hand3,4142,6473,324
Cash in transit29923548
3,7132,8823,372
  The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates closely to their book value.   The carrying amount of the Group's cash and cash equivalents is denominated in the following currencies:  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Sterling3,7122,8823,371
Euros1-1
3,7132,8823,372
  For the purpose of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash, as detailed above.   During the period, the Group did not utilise external funding or have immediate access to a financing facility.   11.  Trade and other payables  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Trade payables356443578
Accruals526276575
8827191,153
Contract liabilities5039124
Other taxation and social security1,3861,3451,642
2,3182,1032,919
Analysed as:
Current liability2,3182,1032,919
Total2,3182,1032,919
  The majority of trade and other payables are settled within three months from the year end.   The fair value of trade and other payables approximates closely to their book value.   The carrying amount of trade and other payables is denominated in the following currencies:  
Unaudited six months ended 30 September2025Unaudited six months ended 30 September2024Audited year ended
31 March
2025
£'000£'000£'000
Sterling8827191,153
Euros---
8827191,153
  12.  Related party transactions and ultimate control   The Group and Parent Company rents one of its offices under a lease. The current annual rent of £215,000 was fixed, by independent valuation, at the last rent review in 2008. J C Rigg, a Director, has notified the Board that he has a 50% beneficial interest in this contract. The balance owed at the period end was £nil (2024: £nil). There is no ultimate controlling party.   13.  Statement of the directors' responsibilities   The Board confirms to the best of their knowledge:   ·    that the condensed consolidated half year financial statements for the six months to 30 September 2025 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as per UK adopted international accounting standards; and   ·    that the Half Year Report includes a fair review of the information required by sections 4.2.7R and 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the period and their impact on the condensed consolidated half year financial statements; a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remainder of the current financial year; and the disclosure requirements in respect of material related party transactions.   By order of the Board   James McDonald Company Secretary 24 November 2025   Names of the current Board of Directors can be found on the Company website at www.triad.co.uk. This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com. RNS may use your IP address to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions, to analyse how you engage with the information contained in this communication, and to share such analysis on an anonymised basis with others as part of our commercial services. For further information about how RNS and the London Stock Exchange use the personal data you provide us, please see our Privacy Policy.   END     IR USRORVNUAUAA

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