Hardman & Co Research on Chesnara plc: Showing good operational progress

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Chesnara's 1H'25 results revealed a weaker economic return, with an Economic Value loss of £11m compared to a profit of £20m in 1H'24. This loss, alongside dividend payments, contributed to a decline in Economic Value from £531m to £517m during the first half. However, cash generation improved, reaching £37m, a 28% increase from the £29m reported in 1H'24. The interim dividend increased by 3% to 7.70p as expected. Following a rights issue, Chesnara was included in the FTSE 250 Index.

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Hardman & Co Research on Chesnara plc: Showing good operational progress

08-Sep-2025 / 12:30 GMT/BST
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Showing good operational progress
 

Chesnara announced its 1H’25 results. The main features were a better-than-expected operational performance, weaker economic returns and increased central costs but improved cash generation. An Economic Value loss of £11m was behind recent figures (1H’24: profit of £20m). Alongside the dividend payment, this loss reduced the Economic Value, which declined from £531m to £517m in the first half. Cash generation of £37m was a 28% increase over the 1H’24 figure of £29m. The interim dividend, as expected, was increased by 3% to 7.70p. Post the rights issue, Chesnara joined the FTSE 250 Index.

 

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