BRCK Group plc
LEI: 213800SK28MWXB3K3P26
14 July 2026
BRCK Group plc
('BRCK' the 'Company' or the 'Group')
Final Results
'Performance in line with market expectations, despite industry headwinds'
BRCK Group plc (AIM: BRCK), a leading distributor and provider of specialist products and services to the UK construction industry, is pleased to announce its audited results for the twelve-month period ended 31 March 2026 ('FY26' or the 'Period').
These FY26 Final Results are the first set of results to be presented reflecting the Group's simplified divisional structure. Going forward, and having previously reported across four divisions, the Group will report on the basis of two operational divisions: Distribution and Design & Install.
Financial Summary
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Key Highlights
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Revenue increased by 1.3% to £645.4m (FY25: £637.1m) reflecting growth of 8.8% in the Design & Install division |
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Gross profit maintained at £121.7m (FY25: £121.7m) with Gross profit margin of 18.9% (FY25: 19.1%) as a result of pricing pressure and change in business unit contribution impacting mix during the period - a resilient performance despite subdued housebuilding and RMI markets and continued macroeconomic uncertainty |
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Adjusted EBITDA before SBP(1) increased by 4.4% to £52.3m (FY25: £50.1m), driven by fire remediation revenue growth and geographical expansion |
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Adjusted profit before tax(3) increased by 4.9% to £38.3m (FY25: £36.5m) with Adjusted Basic EPS(4) increased by 8.0% to 8.91p (FY25: 8.25p) |
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Basic EPS fell to 0.41p (FY25: 2.04p), reflecting impact of non-cash impairment within other items |
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Successful refinance of banking facilities, with renewed facilities up to an aggregate of £150m |
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Cash generated from operations of £40.9m (FY25: £41.5m) with net debt(5) as at 31 March 2026 of £60.5m (31 March 2025: £56.6m) |
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Business Change Project progressing well to maximise efficiencies through improved processes and IT infrastructure across the Group |
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Proposed final dividend maintained at 2.39 pence per share, totalling 3.51 pence per share for the year (FY25: 3.51 pence) |
Current Trading and Outlook
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Post period end acquisition of H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited ('Jacksons') completed in June 2026 supports diversification strategy and enhances presence in premium residential and commercial fencing markets |
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Property sold for consideration of £0.7m |
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The Group's strong financial position enables the continued evaluation of opportunities for potential further acquisitions, in relation to which the Company will remain highly disciplined |
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Well-positioned to benefit when end markets improve through strong brands, technical expertise and business strategy |
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Frank Hanna, Chief Executive Officer of BRCK Group, said:
"While the past year presented significant headwinds for the entire construction sector, from macroeconomic pressures to adverse weather, our performance is a testament to the resilience of our diversification strategy. Our high level of technical expertise, combined with deep-rooted manufacturer relationships and a truly diversified business model, have been pivotal. This has allowed us to navigate a complex market successfully, providing competitive and essential building solutions where they are needed most. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our positioning. The operational gearing within our business means we are well-placed to take immediate advantage of any improvement in trading conditions, ensuring that even a modest market upturn will translate into meaningful results for the Group."
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Adjusted EBITDA before Share-based payment expense ('Adjusted EBITDA before SBP') is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, share-based payment expense and other items (See Financial Review and note 5). |
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Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and other items (See Financial Review and note 5). |
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Adjusted profit before tax is profit before tax excluding other items (see Financial Review and note 5). |
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Adjusted Basic EPS is adjusted profit after tax (profit after tax before other items) divided by the weighted average number of shares in the year. |
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Net debt is bank borrowings, excluding arrangement fees, less cash. |
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Enquiries:
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BRCK Group plc Frank Hanna, Chief Executive Officer Mike Gant, Chief Financial Officer
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via Burson Buchanan |
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Cavendish (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Ben Jeynes, George Lawson, Elysia Bough - Corporate Finance Michael Johnson, Sunila De Silva - Sales / ECM |
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About BRCK Group
BRCK Group plc is a leading distributor and provider of specialist products and services to the UK construction industry. The business comprises two divisions: Distribution and Design & Install. With an agile, decentralised, capital-light business model, supported by a strong balance sheet, BRCK leverages the skills of its people company-wide to effectively service the complex and evolving needs of the construction industry.
Founded in 1985, the Group has grown organically through product diversification and geographic expansion, as well as through the acquisition of specialist businesses that support its long-term strategy for growth. Today, the Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of market-leading brand, led by a management team with deep-rooted knowledge and experience in the UK and European construction industries.
The Group is committed to building better communities throughout the supply chain and supporting the delivery of sustainable developments that enhance the built environment for future generations, while delivering value for shareholders.
Chairman's Statement
Overview
BRCK Group plc has delivered a resilient performance in the year ended 31 March 2026 ('FY26'), in what remained a difficult environment for the UK construction sector. The Group's performance is testament to the strength of our diversified, capital-light business model which has delivered growth despite the slower than expected improvement in housebuilding activity, a subdued repair, maintenance and improvement ('RMI') market and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
Our strategic focus on the development of the Group continued throughout the year, including the name change to BRCK Group plc from Brickability Group PLC in February 2026 to better reflect the breadth of the Group's activities as a specialist construction products and services platform. In a further step in the development of the Group, we are today presenting our results based on a new divisional structure for our 32 business units, reducing our former four divisions to two distinct divisions: Distribution and Design & Install.
The Distribution division comprises the Group's sourcing, importation and distribution of products, including bricks, timber, cladding, roof tiles and radiators. The Design & Install division comprises the Group's added-value design, specification, procurement and installation businesses, for example in fire remediation.
The new divisional structure, which simplifies the Group, forms part of our ongoing Business Change Project, under which we are, for example, planning to introduce the same software across all business units. After a detailed scoping phase, the roll-out of the software has begun with implementation across all business units expected to take about two years.
Financial results
Group revenue for FY26 was £645.4 million (FY25: £637.1 million) and Adjusted EBITDA was £51.0 million (FY25: £48.8 million). Group cash generated from operations decreased slightly in FY26 to £40.9 million (FY25: £41.5 million), whilst year-end net debt of £60.5 million (FY25: £56.6 million) increased through higher inventory holdings including those related to new products, higher tax payments and increased dividend payments. In FY26, the Group paid out a total of £14.5m (FY25: £15.5 million) in cash earn-out payments relating to acquisitions, with leverage(1) increasing slightly to 1.19x from 1.16x in the prior year. Further details regarding the cash flow and net debt movements are outlined in the Chief Financial Officer's Review.
This resilient performance reflects the strong reputation, pedigree and specialism of our brands and the continued quality of our supplier relationships.
This year's reported results include a non-cash impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets associated with a small number of historical acquisitions. This non-cash impairment of £13.4 million reflects the challenging market conditions in the building materials sector during the past few years and the effect on the valuations of the businesses in question. The Board remains confident in the potential future contribution from the acquired businesses when market conditions improve. Whilst the Group's trading performance in FY26 was resilient, the impact of the non-cash impairment led to a reported profit before tax of £6.3 million (FY25: £11.7 million).
Trading and Performance
The Group's FY26 performance has again been underpinned by a combination of specialist capability, BRCK's long-standing reputation and operational and technical expertise.
The Distribution division saw revenue marginally behind prior year, which set against the ongoing and widely reported challenging market conditions is a resilient performance. Group brick volumes have been impacted by changing customer demands, project delays and customer mix. Timber revenue has grown through pricing accretion, whilst cladding distribution revenue has been impacted by the well-documented delays in project approvals by the Building Safety Regulator ("BSR").
In the Design & Install division, revenue growth has been driven across fire remediation, renewables and roofing. Fire remediation delivered growth, though this was constrained by the BSR delays noted above which impacted the timing and delivery of certain projects. The roofing sector grew mainly through expansion into new building sites in the south-east of England.
Organic and Inorganic Growth Strategy
In addition to organic growth, strategic acquisitions continue to be an important part of BRCK's growth strategy. The construction products and services market remains fragmented, and we continue to review a range of opportunities with the potential to enhance the Group's specialist capabilities, deepen our market reach and/or broaden our customer proposition.
The renewal of our banking facilities in December 2025, together with the Group's continued cash generation, gave the Board confidence and the financial flexibility to support the post period acquisition of H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited ('Jacksons'), which was announced in June 2026. See the Chief Executive Officer's review for further detail.
Additionally, we are investing in the infrastructure and Group efficiency that will allow the Group to grow more effectively in delivering the material operational leverage now embedded in the business, including through the implementation, mentioned above, of unified software across the business.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
As a business serving a critical part of the construction supply chain, we recognise the importance of the responsible sourcing of products, minimising our environmental impact and working with suppliers and customers in a way that supports sustainable development.
In an industry with increasing regulatory requirements, we are focused on meeting all our regulatory obligations and helping customers to be fully compliant.
BRCK Group plc's Foundation also continues to support a range of charitable, community and environmental initiatives. Many of these initiatives are employee-generated, which reflects the culture within the Group and the desire of our teams to make a positive contribution in the communities in which we operate. The Board is proud of what the Foundation has achieved and the difference it continues to make.
Further information can be found in BRCK Group plc's ESG report in the Annual Report and Accounts.
Board and People
Our people remain central to BRCK Group plc's success. The depth of technical knowledge across the Group, combined with a strong customer service ethos, is one of our key competitive strengths.
In May 2025, we welcomed Katie Long to the Board. Katie serves as Chair of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees. Her insight is incredibly valuable as the Group grows in scale and I have already witnessed Katie's expertise in bringing value to the whole Group.
David Simpson stepped down from the Board during the year after many years of service since IPO. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank him for his contributions to the Group.
Clive Norman, a Non-Executive Director since the Group's IPO in 2019, also stepped down from the Board during the year. Clive has decades of industry experience, particular in the radiator market, gained at major businesses including Ferrioli and De'Longhi, along with experience of the broader sector through his involvement in growth companies. The Group is pleased to once again be able to benefit from Clive's decades of sector experience following his re-appointment as a non-executive director of the Company, which will be with effect from 14 July 2026. I welcome his return to the Board.
In June 2026, I announced my decision to step down from my role as Chairman of the Board, following the conclusion of the 2027 Annual General Meeting after nine years in the position, and the process to appoint my successor has begun. It has been a tremendous privilege to chair the Board of BRCK and be part of its growth and evolution since IPO. BRCK today provides a highly diversified offering and despite ongoing market uncertainties, we continue to deliver strong trading results.
At the same time, I was delighted to announce that Susan McErlain has been appointed to serve as Senior Independent Director, after joining the Group in May 2022. Susan's extensive knowledge and relevant board experience positions her well as our Senior Independent Director and her appointment is reflective of the Board's continued commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance as the Group scales and matures further.
During FY26, we made further progress in strengthening the Group's people capability with the appointment of Aisling Kenny in the newly created role of Chief People Officer. The Board sees this as a role that can help the Group attract the very best talent, support development and ensure that we continue to build the teams needed for the next phase of growth.
I am grateful to all our colleagues at BRCK Group plc for their hard work and commitment throughout the year, and to our shareholders, customers and suppliers for their continued support.
Dividends
The Board remains committed to using the Group's strong cash generation in a balanced approach to capital allocation. Our priority is to support the long-term growth and resilience of the business, while also recognising the importance of returning value to shareholders.
The Board has therefore recommended maintaining the final dividend at 2.39 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 3.51 pence per share. (FY25: 3.51 pence per share).
Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 25 September 2026, with a record date of 4 September 2026 and an ex-dividend date of 3 September 2026.
Outlook
In FY26, our diversified business model demonstrated resilience amid difficult market conditions. This resilience provides some comfort as we enter the new financial year, when again the near-term market environment remains challenging.
The private housebuilding industry remains subdued, which impacts our Distribution division. The division is, however, well placed to benefit from any improvement in housebuilding activity and RMI demand as and when such improvement arises. Our Design & Install division is continuing to benefit from the UK's focus on specialist safety remediation work and we take some encouragement from an improvement in the pace of BSR approval decisions.
We continue to make headway in strategic initiatives to improve our business and to strengthen our platform as an acquisitive, specialist construction products and services group.
We remain well positioned across diverse end markets, supported by strong brands, technical expertise, a disciplined leadership team and a clear strategy.
John Richards
Chairman
13 July 2026
(1) Leverage is calculated as Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA.
Chief Executive Officer's Review
I would like to begin by thanking the Group's staff for their hard work, commitment and professionalism over the past twelve months. Our teams are specialists in their respective fields, and I continue to be impressed by the initiative, customer focus and expertise demonstrated across our businesses.
The Group has a pivotal role in an increasingly complex construction environment, characterised by ever more demanding regulatory, planning and sustainability requirements. The Group's high level of technical expertise and long-standing manufacturer relationships across the UK and Europe ensure that our businesses provide building products and solutions that are competitive in their respective markets.
The Group's diversification strategy continues to provide resilience in a business environment that has remained challenging, and the benefits of that strategy were again evident during the year. The results reported by the Group were achieved against a backdrop of continuing macroeconomic and sector headwinds. The housing market remained constrained by affordability pressures and the slower-than-expected easing in interest rates, while the RMI market also remained subdued. As widely reported, particularly harsh and lengthy periods of adverse weather also affected the last three months of the financial year, and some of the secured projects within the Design & Install division were delayed by continued slippage in the receipt of BSR approvals to commence works.
As outlined in the Chairman's Statement, we have simplified the reporting of the Group's divisional structure by reducing from four to two divisions, Distribution and Design & Install, which better reflects the strategic clarity of our business.
The Distribution division comprises the Group's sourcing, importation and distribution of building products, including bricks, timber, cladding, roof tiles and radiators, whilst Design & Install comprises the Group's added-value design, specification, procurement and installation businesses, for example in fire remediation.
The business drivers of the two divisions are distinct in that the Distribution division is largely driven by the housing market whereas Design & Install has drivers that are less connected to the housebuilding market, such as the regulatory drivers of fire remediation. The Design & Install businesses attract a higher margin than Distribution, but both divisions are of major importance to the Group's profitability. This is because Distribution brings the potential for large volumes, and corresponding profits, when trading conditions are favourable.
Full details of our divisions and each of our businesses can be found at https://brckgroup.com.
The introduction of the new divisional structure is part of our Business Change Project, which is focused on improving business processes across the Group. A key part of the Business Change Project is for all business units to adopt the same software system, which will create further visibility across the Group and bring potential opportunities to streamline administrative functions. The roll-out of the software has begun, with implementation across all business units expected to take approximately two years.
M&A remains a key part of the Group's strategy, as evidenced by the recent acquisition of Jacksons and we continue to evaluate businesses that have the potential to bring additional specialist services or increase geographic reach. Jacksons is a quality business with a premium positioning and an impressive track record of product development. It benefits from a broad customer base and product offering across a range of markets including major government infrastructure projects. The acquisition is in line with our diversification strategy and brings considerable growth opportunities, including an exciting pipeline of potential infrastructure projects. We remain highly disciplined in our approach to potential acquisitions, whilst looking forward to further scaling the business when appropriate.
The Group's financial position remains strong, with leverage at approximately 1.19x and year-end net debt of £60.5 million. In December 2025, we successfully renewed our banking facilities, securing a £60 million Revolving Credit Facility, a £50 million Term Loan and a £40 million Accordion for an initial three-year term, reflecting the continuing support of our lenders and providing additional flexibility as we look to progress the M&A pipeline.
In terms of organic growth, we continue to explore opportunities across the Group to win more business through collaboration between our brands, many of which have a commonality of customer base bringing potential for cross-selling. Whilst the number of projects and project opportunities is still relatively small, examples of cross-selling include a business unit in our Distribution division supplying a new cladding system for fire remediation work carried out by a business in our Design & Install division.
Distribution Division: 80% of Group External Revenue (2025: 82%)
Revenue of £519.0 million for FY26 was broadly in line with the prior year (FY25: £520.8 million), with Adjusted EBITDA before SBP up £0.8 million at £34.0 million (FY25: £33.2 million). Adjusted EBITDA margins(1) grew by 0.2% to 6.6%.
Following a UK brick volume market recovery of 6.9% in the first half of FY26, activity levels became more subdued in the second half as a result of uncertain economic conditions and poor weather leading to a decline in volume of 6.0%.
Volumes of the Group's imported brick portfolio grew 11.9% over the period, ahead of the market at 6.7%. The continued recovery in the imported brick market continues to highlight the strategic importance of imported bricks to meet the demand for brick types generally unavailable from UK sources.
Total UK brick market volumes therefore increased by only 0.7% during FY26, with a decline of 0.6% on UK manufactured bricks with growth of 6.7% on imported bricks. The Group's total brick sales volumes fell 2.0% during FY26 with growth of 5.7% in the first half of FY26 offset by a decline in the second half of FY26 of 10.1%. The Group's average selling price fell 1.6% over the period reflecting a highly competitive market with increasing customer demand for lower priced product.
Trading with larger customers has been generally more resilient but offset by declining activity with some key social housing customers and other development projects being delayed as a result of the economic uncertainty and poor weather later in the financial year.
Timber revenue grew by 2.8% over the financial year with average selling price growth of 4.8% offsetting a volume decline of 2.0%, driven by a weaker performance in the second half of FY26.
The first half of FY26 saw revenue growth of 10.4% driven by sales of imported timber from our UK stocking sites and an average selling price increase of 7.4%.
As with the brick market, demand for timber softened in the second half of FY26, leading to volume decline, and average selling price growth slowing as market pricing become more competitive.
Cladding distribution revenue fell 21.4%, compared to the prior year, due to BSR project delays and product availability.
Roof tile volumes increased by 18.3% from both extended product distribution with merchant customers and the introduction of new product ranges from our overseas manufacturing partners.
Towelrads continued to see good revenue growth, with growth of 12.3%, driven by growth in sales of larger radiators which have more surface area to meet the energy needs of consumers that have adopted heat pumps.
Design and Install Division 20% of Group External Revenue (2025: 18%)
Revenue of £126.4 million for FY26 was up £10.2 million on the prior year (FY25: £116.2 million). Adjusted EBITDA before SBP at £24.4 million was up £0.6 million on the prior year (FY25: £23.8 million).
Whilst there have been well documented delays in approval from the BSR for residential projects over 18 metres in height, the fire remediation sector has seen growth overall in the year through projects not impacted by BSR approval.
The renewables sector saw revenue growth from Upowa, supported by the increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions and the role that renewable products play in new build specification and compliance requirements. However, the slower pace of housebuilding has led to fewer plots on a site requiring solar panel installations at the same time and this has presented operational challenges for Upowa, resulting in higher operating costs with labour utilisation rates being lower than desired.
In the roofing businesses, whilst capacity in the sector has put some pressure on gross margins, revenue growth occurred primarily through geographical expansion into Kent.
The Adjusted EBITDA margin of the division fell 118 basis points on a reported basis reflecting the higher operating costs in Upowa to service the housebuilders than anticipated.
Outlook
We continue to believe that the Group is well positioned in its core markets and is well placed to take advantage of any improvement in trading conditions. We believe that a relatively modest improvement in end-market activity will flow through meaningfully to the Group given the operational gearing within the business.
Regulatory changes, including the continuing evolution of building safety requirements, the Future Homes Standard and wider energy efficiency measures, are underpinning demand for more technically complex, performance-led construction solutions which are addressed directly by our diversified business model.
The Group continues to focus on process, administrative and IT improvements to enhance the efficiency, scalability and visibility of the Group to further strengthen the Group's positioning for market recovery. Significant progress has been made towards the first go-live on the Group's new software platform with further implementations due later in the year.
Whilst the trading environment in the first few weeks of the new financial year has remained challenging, and such conditions are expected to persist in the coming months, particularly for new housing starts, our diversification strategy and the breadth of our business activities are providing some protection and opportunities. Our balance sheet remains strong as we continue to position the Group for future growth, both organically and through acquisition.
We look forward to providing a further update on current trading in our AGM statement on 15 September 2026.
Frank Hanna
Chief Executive Officer
13 July 2026
(1) Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA before SBP as a percentage of revenue.
Financial Review
The Chairman's Statement and the Chief Executive Officer's Review provide an analysis of the key factors contributing to our financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Revenue
Revenue totalled £645.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2026. This represented an increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year (2025: £637.1 million).
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External Revenue by Division
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2025 |
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Distribution |
519.0 |
520.8 |
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Design & Install |
126.4 |
116.2 |
8.8 |
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Total |
645.4 |
637.1 |
1.3 |
Due to the use of rounded figures, certain totals may not agree exactly to the underlying figures presented.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the year remained at £121.7 million. Gross profit margin has decreased marginally by 20 basis points to 18.9%. This is due to pricing pressures and change in business unit contribution impacting mix.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Profit Before Tax
From the year ended 31 March 2026, share-based payments will be considered part of the Group's ongoing operations (see note 5) and will therefore not be an adjusting item for the Group's Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted profit calculations in the current or future periods. However, divisional trading performance will continue to be assessed without allocation of the share-based payment expense.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Profit Before Tax has been restated in the comparative period to reflect this change in presentation. For comparison purposes to prior years, the Group has also reported an Adjusted EBITDA before SBP within these Final Results.
Profit before tax of £6.3 million (2025: £11.7 million) is after other items of £32.0 million (2025: £24.8 million), which are not considered to be part of the Group's underlying operations. These are analysed as follows:
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2026 |
2025 |
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£'000 |
£'000 |
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Profit before tax |
6,283 |
11,709 |
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Amortisation of acquired intangible assets |
13,196 |
13,440 |
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Impairment of goodwill |
9,974 |
- |
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Impairment of acquired intangible assets |
3,471 |
- |
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Refinancing costs |
150 |
- |
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Business Change Project costs |
1,669 |
538 |
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Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration under IFRS 3 |
187 |
435 |
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Impairment of investment in associates |
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137 |
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Impairment of loan to joint venture |
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5,318 |
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Unwinding of discount on contingent consideration |
2,554 |
3,681 |
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Share of post-tax loss of equity accounted associates |
- |
7 |
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Fair value losses on contingent consideration |
774 |
1,194 |
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Total other items before tax |
31,975 |
24,750 |
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Adjusted profit before tax |
38,258 |
36,459 |
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Depreciation and amortisation |
6,898 |
6,740 |
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Finance income |
(153) |
(348) |
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Finance expenses |
5,989 |
5,956 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
50,992 |
48,807 |
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Share-based payment expense |
1,347 |
1,341 |
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Adjusted EBITDA before SBP |
52,339 |
50,148 |
Adjusted EBITDA before SBP is defined as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, share-based payment expense and other items.
Adjusted EBITDA before SBP increased by 4.4% to £52.3 million (2025: £50.1 million) for the year ended 31 March 2026. Detailed segmental analysis is per note 6 of the financial statements. The continued impact of the subdued economic activity in the new building housing market was reflected in the Distribution division experiencing marginal revenue decline in the financial year, with the Design & Install division experienced revenue growth in the financial year.
A total impairment charge of £13.4 million has been recognised against goodwill and acquired intangible assets during the year, following the annual impairment review of the Group's CGUs. The impairment charge reflects the ongoing challenging trading conditions and extended downturn in the UK construction sector, which has resulted in a reduction in future forecast profitability for certain CGUs.
Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration relates to Modular Clay Products (2025: Modular Clay Products). Business Change Project costs relate to the continuing development of implementing a new Group IT architecture. Fair value movements on contingent consideration resulted in a loss of £0.8 million (2025: loss of £1.2 million). This mainly relates to the movements in consideration for TSL.
Taxation
The statutory charge for taxation was £5.0 million (2025: £5.2 million), an effective rate of taxation (Tax expense divided by Profit Before Tax) of 79.4% (2025: 44.4%). The effective rate for the year is higher than the statutory rate of corporation tax of 25%, mainly due to the impact of the impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, the movement in deferred and contingent consideration, along with the effect of non-deductible expenses.
Earnings Per Share
Basic EPS for the year was 0.41 pence (2025: 2.04 pence), a decrease of 79.9%. The Group also reported an adjusted basic EPS, which adjusts for the impact of the other items analysed in the table above. Adjusted basic EPS for the year was 8.91 pence (2025: 8.25 pence) per share, an increase of 8.0%.
Dividends
Details of dividends paid in the year are outlined in note 6. Following the trading performance for the financial year, the Board is recommending maintaining a final dividend of 2.39 pence per share, bringing the full-year dividend to 3.51 pence per share.
Subject to approval by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 25 September 2026, with a record date of 4 September 2026 and an ex-dividend date of 3 September 2026.
Balance sheet
Inventories at £43.1 million (2025: £36.3 million) increased by £6.8 million primarily due to inventory holdings related to new products. The decrease in 'trade and other receivables', and 'trade and other payables' on the balance sheet were in line with expectations, with the net cash flow impact reflecting similar working capital movements to the prior year.
Cash Flow and Net Debt
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital increased to £48.9 million from £48.6 million in 2026. Cash generated from operations decreased to £40.9 million from £41.5 million.
At 31 March 2026, the Group had net debt (borrowings excluding arrangement fees less cash) of £60.5 million, which compares to net debt of £56.6 million at the prior year end. The main components of the cash outflows are: additional investment in property, plant and equipment of £1.6 million (2025: £4.3 million), the proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment £2.4 million (2025: £3.1 million), tax paid of £9.5 million (2025: £9.1 million), Business Change Project costs of £1.7 million (2025: £0.5 million), and the payment of contingent consideration, in relation to prior year acquisitions, of £10.8 million (2025: £9.3 million). Dividends of £11.3 million (2025: £10.9 million) were also paid in the year. We continue to expect that the BRCK Group plc group will remain a business that is cash generative.
Bank Facilities
The Group refinanced in December 2025 to a total credit facility of £150 million on a club basis with HSBC and Barclays, comprising a term loan of £50 million, RCF facility of £60 million and an uncommitted accordion of £40 million. The facility runs for an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for another year and then a further option to extend for a further year. As at the year end, the Group had utilised £73.0 million of the facility. Since the year end, a total of £20 million was drawn down on the available accordion facility to fund an acquisition (note 11).
Post balance sheet events
Since the year end, the Group acquired the entire share capital and 100% of the voting rights in H.S. Jackson & Son (Fencing) Limited, for initial consideration of £15.0 million, plus £4.9 million for freehold assets and up to £11.0 million of contingent earn-out, subject to completion and fair value adjustments.
In May 2026, the Group sold a property for total consideration of £0.7 million, following an office relocation. The Group also granted 525,000 share options under its LTIP scheme and issued 100,000 new shares were issued to settle an employee's exercise of share options.
Further details are outlined in note 11.
Going Concern
The Directors are confident, having made appropriate enquiries, that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Mike Gant
Chief Financial Officer
13 July 2026
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 March 2026
|
|
|
2026 |
|
2025 |
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|
|
|
Adjusted |
Other |
Total |
|
Adjusted* |
Other* |
Total |
|
|
|
|
(note 5) |
|
|
|
(note 5) |
|
|
|
Note |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Revenue |
|
645,359 |
- |
645,359 |
|
637,056 |
- |
637,056 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
(523,679) |
- |
(523,679) |
|
(515,370) |
- |
(515,370) |
|
Gross profit |
|
121,680 |
- |
121,680 |
|
121,686 |
- |
121,686 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other operating income |
|
1,394 |
- |
1,394 |
|
267 |
- |
267 |
|
Administrative expenses |
|
(77,821) |
(28,647) |
(106,468) |
|
(77,794) |
(14,413) |
(92,207) |
|
Comprising: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-financial assets |
|
(6,898) |
(26,641) |
(33,539) |
|
(6,740) |
(13,440) |
(20,180) |
|
Other administrative expenses |
|
(70,923) |
(2,006) |
(72,929) |
|
(71,054) |
(973) |
(72,027) |
|
Impairment losses on financial assets |
4 |
(1,159) |
- |
(1,159) |
|
(2,092) |
(5,455) |
(7,547) |
|
Finance income |
|
153 |
- |
153 |
|
348 |
- |
348 |
|
Finance expense |
|
(5,989) |
(2,554) |
(8,543) |
|
(5,956) |
(3,681) |
(9,637) |
|
Share of post-tax loss of equity accounted associates |
|
- |
- |
- |
|
- |
(7) |
(7) |
|
Fair value losses |
|
- |
(774) |
(774) |
|
- |
(1,194) |
(1,194) |
|
Profit/(loss) before tax |
4 |
38,258 |
(31,975) |
6,283 |
|
36,459 |
(24,750) |
11,709 |
|
Tax (expense)/credit |
|
(9,600) |
4,621 |
(4,979) |
|
(10,019) |
4,824 |
(5,195) |
|
Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income for the year |
|
28,658 |
(27,354) |
1,304 |
|
26,440 |
(19,926) |
6,514 |
|
Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of the parent |
|
28,658 |
(27,354) |
1,304 |
|
26,459 |
(19,926) |
6,533 |
|
Non-controlling interests |
|
- |
- |
- |
|
(19) |
- |
(19) |
|
|
|
28,658 |
(27,354) |
1,304 |
|
26,440 |
(19,926) |
6,514 |
|
Earnings per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share |
7 |
|
|
0.41 p |
|
|
|
2.04 p |
|
Diluted earnings per share |
7 |
|
|
0.40 p |
|
|
|
2.00 p |
|
Adjusted basic earnings per share |
7 |
8.91 p |
|
|
|
8.25 p |
|
|
|
Adjusted diluted earnings per share |
7 |
8.77 p |
|
|
|
8.12 p |
|
|
All results relate to continuing operations.
* See note 5 for restatement details regarding the 2025 classification of other items.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2026
|
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
Note |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
25,739 |
26,575 |
|
Right of use assets |
|
23,316 |
21,528 |
|
Intangible assets |
|
185,571 |
212,607 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
3,451 |
1,995 |
|
Total non-current assets |
|
238,077 |
262,705 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
43,126 |
36,251 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
|
107,671 |
118,788 |
|
Contract assets |
|
7,561 |
6,282 |
|
Current income tax assets |
|
4,298 |
2,594 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
33,246 |
23,106 |
|
|
|
195,902 |
187,021 |
|
Assets classified as held for sale |
|
516 |
2,336 |
|
Total current assets |
|
196,418 |
189,357 |
|
Total assets |
|
434,495 |
452,062 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Trade and other payables |
|
(114,415) |
(126,599) |
|
Loans and borrowings |
10 |
(24,779) |
(18,732) |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
(4,356) |
(4,110) |
|
Total current liabilities |
|
(143,550) |
(149,441) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Trade and other payables |
|
(6,897) |
(13,914) |
|
Loans and borrowings |
10 |
(68,457) |
(60,644) |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
(17,352) |
(15,414) |
|
Provisions |
|
(1,394) |
(2,192) |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
(17,992) |
(21,721) |
|
Total non-current liabilities |
|
(112,092) |
(113,885) |
|
Total liabilities |
|
(255,642) |
(263,326) |
|
Net assets |
|
178,853 |
188,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
Called up share capital |
|
3,221 |
3,217 |
|
Share premium account |
|
102,973 |
102,969 |
|
Capital redemption reserve |
|
2 |
2 |
|
Share-based payment reserve |
|
7,277 |
6,079 |
|
Own share reserve |
|
(95) |
(50) |
|
Merger reserve |
|
20,548 |
20,548 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
44,927 |
55,971 |
|
Total equity |
|
178,853 |
188,736 |
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 March 2026
|
|
Note |
Share capital |
Share premium account |
Capital redemption |
Share-based payments |
Own share reserve |
Merger reserve |
Retained earnings |
Total attributable to equity holders of the parent |
Non-controlling interest |
Total |
|
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
At 1 April 2024 |
|
3,195 |
102,908 |
2 |
4,864 |
- |
20,548 |
60,495 |
192,012 |
(134) |
191,878 |
|
Profit or (loss) for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6,533 |
6,533 |
(19) |
6,514 |
|
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6,533 |
6,533 |
(19) |
6,514 |
|
Dividends paid |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(10,904) |
(10,904) |
- |
(10,904) |
|
Own shares acquired in the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
(50) |
- |
- |
(50) |
- |
(50) |
|
Issue of shares on exercise of share options |
|
22 |
61 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
83 |
- |
83 |
|
Equity settled share-based payments |
|
- |
- |
- |
1,223 |
- |
- |
- |
1,223 |
- |
1,223 |
|
Deferred tax on share-based payment transactions |
|
- |
- |
- |
(76) |
- |
- |
- |
(76) |
- |
(76) |
|
Current tax on share-based payment transactions |
|
- |
- |
- |
68 |
- |
- |
- |
68 |
- |
68 |
|
Increase in ownership of non-controlling interest |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(153) |
(153) |
153 |
- |
|
Total contributions by and distributions to owners |
|
22 |
61 |
- |
1,215 |
(50) |
- |
(11,057) |
(9,809) |
153 |
(9,656) |
|
At 31 March 2025 |
|
3,217 |
102,969 |
2 |
6,079 |
(50) |
20,548 |
55,971 |
188,736 |
- |
188,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,304 |
1,304 |
- |
1,304 |
|
Total comprehensive income for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,304 |
1,304 |
- |
1,304 |
|
Dividends paid |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(11,293) |
(11,293) |
- |
(11,293) |
|
Own shares acquired in the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
(1,124) |
- |
- |
(1,124) |
- |
(1,124) |
|
Issue of shares held by EBT to employees |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
1,079 |
- |
(1,055) |
24 |
- |
24 |
|
Issue of shares on exercise of share options |
|
4 |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8 |
- |
8 |
|
Equity settled share-based payments |
|
- |
- |
- |
1,247 |
- |
- |
- |
1,247 |
- |
1,247 |
|
Deferred tax on share-based payment transactions |
|
- |
- |
- |
(65) |
- |
- |
- |
(65) |
- |
(65) |
|
Current tax on share-based payment transactions |
|
- |
- |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
16 |
- |
16 |
|
Total contributions by and distributions to owners |
|
4 |
4 |
- |
1,198 |
(45) |
- |
(12,348) |
(11,187) |
- |
(11,187) |
|
At 31 March 2026 |
|
3,221 |
102,973 |
2 |
7,277 |
(95) |
20,548 |
44,927 |
178,853 |
- |
178,853 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 March 2026
|
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
Note |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Operating activities |
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
1,304 |
6,514 |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
|
1,735 |
1,745 |
|
Depreciation of right of use assets |
|
4,763 |
4,565 |
|
Amortisation of intangible assets |
|
13,596 |
13,870 |
|
Impairment of goodwill |
|
9,974 |
- |
|
Impairment of acquired intangible assets |
|
3,471 |
- |
|
Impairment of property, plant and equipment |
|
8 |
433 |
|
Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment and right of use assets |
|
32 |
(220) |
|
Foreign exchange gains |
|
325 |
(164) |
|
Share-based payment expense |
|
1,161 |
1,193 |
|
Other operating income |
|
(953) |
79 |
|
Share of post-tax loss in equity accounted associates |
|
- |
7 |
|
Impairment of investment in associates |
|
- |
137 |
|
Impairment of loan to joint venture |
|
- |
5,318 |
|
Fair value changes in contingent consideration |
|
774 |
1,194 |
|
Movements in provisions |
|
(830) |
(712) |
|
Finance income |
|
(153) |
(348) |
|
Finance expense |
|
8,543 |
9,637 |
|
Acquisition and refinance costs |
5 |
150 |
- |
|
Tax expense |
|
4,979 |
5,195 |
|
Pension charge in excess of contributions paid |
|
- |
149 |
|
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital |
|
48,879 |
48,592 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in working capital: |
|
|
|
|
Increase in inventories |
|
(6,875) |
(6,410) |
|
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables |
|
8,405 |
(5,679) |
|
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables |
|
(9,514) |
4,801 |
|
Decrease in employee benefits |
|
- |
241 |
|
Cash generated from operations |
|
40,895 |
41,545 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of contingent consideration |
|
(2,035) |
- |
|
Interest received |
|
153 |
277 |
|
Tax paid |
|
(9,507) |
(9,095) |
|
Net cash from operating activities |
|
29,506 |
32,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investing activities |
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
|
(1,648) |
(4,266) |
|
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
2,350 |
3,071 |
|
Purchase of right of use assets |
|
(34) |
(23) |
|
Proceeds from sale of right of use assets |
|
- |
34 |
|
Purchase of intangible assets |
|
(5) |
(72) |
|
Loan to joint venture |
|
- |
(191) |
|
Proceeds from sale of associate |
|
146 |
- |
|
Dividends received from associates |
|
- |
45 |
|
Net cash from/(used in) investing activities |
|
809 |
(1,402) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financing activities |
|
|
|
|
Equity dividends paid |
6 |
(11,293) |
(10,904) |
|
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares net of share issue costs |
|
8 |
83 |
|
Own shares acquired |
|
(1,124) |
(50) |
|
Proceeds from issue of shares held by EBT to employees |
|
24 |
- |
|
Payment of fees relating to refinancing |
|
(150) |
- |
|
Proceeds from bank borrowings |
|
227,500 |
207,500 |
|
Repayment of bank borrowings |
|
(215,500) |
(210,000) |
|
Repayment of lease liabilities |
|
(4,343) |
(4,216) |
|
Payment of deferred and contingent consideration |
|
(8,722) |
(9,304) |
|
Interest paid |
|
(7,813) |
(7,168) |
|
Payment of transaction costs relating to loans and borrowings |
|
(598) |
- |
|
Net cash flows used in financing activities |
|
(22,011) |
(34,059) |
|
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
8,304 |
(2,734) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
|
4,374 |
6,961 |
|
Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates |
|
(211) |
147 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
|
12,467 |
4,374 |
Notes to the Final Results
Year ended 31 March 2026
1. General information
This announcement was approved by the Board of Directors on 13 July 2026.
BRCK Group plc is a public company, limited by shares, incorporated in England and Wales (registration number 11123804). The company changed its name from Brickability Group PLC to BRCK Group plc on 4 February 2026. The address of the registered office is South Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate, Bridgend, United Kingdom CF31 3XG.
The financial information set out above does not constitute the Group's statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 or 2025 but is derived from these financial statements. Statutory financial statements for 2025 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and those for 2026 will be delivered by 30 September 2026. The auditor reported on these statutory financial statements; their report was unqualified, did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and did not contain a statement under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
2. Basis of preparation
The financial information has been prepared in accordance with UK adopted international accounting standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial information presented in pounds sterling, which is the functional currency of the Company and Group. Amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.
The financial information is prepared on the historical cost basis, with the exception of certain financial assets and liabilities which are stated at fair value.
Going Concern
The period covered by the Going Concern review is the period to 30 September 2027. After reviewing the Group's forecasts and risk register and making other enquiries, the Board has concluded that for the period of review, there is a reasonable expectation that the Group and Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
The key uncertainty faced by the Group is the demand for its products and services and how these are impacted by economic factors.
Forecast scenarios have been prepared to compare several outcomes where there is a significant and prolonged drop in demand in the industry. For each scenario, cash flow and covenant compliance forecasts have been prepared.
In the base case scenario, the Directors expect year on year revenue growth and to comfortably remain within the Group's facility limits, with sufficient headroom when forecasting future covenant compliance.
The Directors applied a severe downside scenario with a sustained reduction in base case forecast revenue of 20% and no mitigating actions forecast. This would not result in any shortfall in cash resources available. However, a sustained reduction of 9% over the 18 months, with no mitigating actions forecast, would result in a covenant breach in June 2027. The Directors do not believe this to be reasonably plausible. Nevertheless, a range of mitigating actions, including reductions in discretionary expenditure, could be taken to avoid a breach occurring.
Having considered the scenarios modelled and the ability of the Group to reduce discretionary cash outflows, the Directors are satisfied that the Group and Company has sufficient resources to continue to operate for a period of not less than 12 months from the date of this report and until at least 30 September 2027. The scenario in which the Group or Company will have a lack of liquidity is considered remote. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
New standards, interpretations and amendments effective from 1 January 2025
The following standards and amendments became effective for the current financial year:
|
• |
IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (Amendment - Lack of exchangeability). |
The amendment above did not have a material impact on the amounts recognised in the current year or in prior periods.
New standards, interpretations and amendments not yet effective
Certain new standards and amendments have been issued by the IASB and will be effective in future accounting periods. The standards and amendments that are not yet effective and have not been adopted early by the Group include:
Amendments effective from 1 January 2026:
|
• |
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (Amendment - Classification and Measurement of Financial Instruments); and |
|
• |
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (Amendment - Contracts Referencing Nature-dependent Electricity). |
Amendments effective from 1 January 2027:
§ IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements;
§ IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures; and
§ IAS 21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (Amendment - Translation to a Hyperinflationary Presentation Currency).
The amendments effective from 1 January 2026 are not expected to have any significant impact on the amounts recognised in future periods.
IFRS 18 will replace IAS 1. Whilst IFRS 18 is not expected to have a material impact on the recognition and measurement of items within the Group's financial statements, it will have a significant impact on the presentation and disclosure of certain items. The new IFRS 18 standard introduces the requirement to:
· present specified categories and defined subtotals in the Statement of Profit or Loss;
· provide disclosures on management-defined performance measures (MPMs) in the Notes to the Financial Statements; and
· improve the aggregation/disaggregation and labelling of information.
IFRS 19 is not expected to be applied for the purposes of the Group's consolidated financial statements.
The amendments to IAS 21 are not expected to have any significant impact on the amounts recognised in future periods.
3. Segmental analysis
For management purposes, the Group reports its results in segments based on the nature of its products and services. During the year, the Group changed its reporting structure. The four previously reported divisions, Bricks and Building Materials, Importing, Distribution and Contracting, have been reorganised into two divisions as set out below. The new structure, which simplifies the Group's reporting, forms part of our Business Change Project, reflects the Group's strategic focus and better represents the evolving nature of the Group's operations.
The Group's two divisions are as follows:
|
• |
Distribution, which incorporates the Group's sourcing, importation and distribution of building products including bricks, timber, roof tiles and radiators, to all sectors of the construction industry; and |
|
• |
Design & Install, which comprises the Group's added-value design, specification, procurement and installation businesses, including the provision of cladding remediation and flooring, roofing and solar panel installation services, within both the residential construction and commercial sectors.
|
The new divisions are distinct in that the Distribution division is primarily driven by the housing market, whereas the Design & Install division is driven by other factors, less connected with the housebuilding market, such as the regulatory drivers of fire remediation.
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker (CODM). The Group considers the CODM to be the senior management team, including the Board of Directors, who are responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's accounting policies. Segment performance is evaluated based on Adjusted EBITDA, without allocation of depreciation and amortisation, finance expenses and finance income, share-based payment expenses, certain impairment losses and fair value movements. This is the measure reported to the Board for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance. Unallocated costs within Adjusted EBITDA relate to those primarily incurred centrally for corporate purposes.
The segmental analysis for the prior year has been re-presented in the two divisions for comparison purposes.
The Group's revenue is primarily generated in the United Kingdom. All revenue generated outside the UK, is included within the Distribution segment. Of the revenue generated in Europe, £1,261,000 (2025: £885,000) is included within revenue from the sale of goods and £809,000 (2025: £1,799,000) included within revenue from the rendering of services. All revenue generated in Other geographic locations is included within revenue from the rendering of services.
Revenue from the sale of goods and rendering of services is analysed by segment below. Revenue from the rendering of services within the Distribution segment relates to the provision of transportation and distribution services.
No individual customer accounts for more than 10% of the Group's total revenue.
|
|
2026 |
2025 (re-presented) |
||||||
|
|
Distribution |
Design & Install |
Unallocated & Group Eliminations |
Consolidated |
Distribution |
Design & Install |
Unallocated & Group Eliminations |
Consolidated |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Revenue from sale of goods |
509,588 |
- |
- |
509,588 |
511,512 |
- |
- |
511,512 |
|
Revenue from rendering of services |
9,407 |
126,364 |
- |
135,771 |
9,335 |
116,209 |
- |
125,544 |
|
Total external revenue |
518,995 |
126,364 |
- |
645,359 |
520,847 |
116,209 |
- |
637,056 |
|
Total internal revenue |
433 |
72 |
(505) |
- |
726 |
20 |
(746) |
- |
|
Total revenue |
519,428 |
126,436 |
(505) |
645,359 |
521,573 |
116,229 |
(746) |
637,056 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA before SBP |
33,998 |
24,385 |
(6,044) |
52,339 |
33,233 |
23,821 |
(6,906) |
50,148 |
|
Depreciation and amortisation |
|
|
(20,094) |
(20,094) |
|
|
(20,180) |
(20,180) |
|
Impairment of goodwill |
|
|
(9,974) |
(9,974) |
|
|
- |
- |
|
Impairment of acquired intangibles |
|
|
(3,471) |
(3,471) |
|
|
- |
- |
|
Refinancing costs |
|
|
(150) |
(150) |
|
|
- |
- |
|
Business Change Project costs |
|
|
(1,669) |
(1,669) |
|
|
(538) |
(538) |
|
Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration under IFRS 3 |
|
|
(187) |
(187) |
|
|
(435) |
(435) |
|
Share-based payment expense |
|
|
(1,347) |
(1,347) |
|
|
(1,341) |
(1,341) |
|
Impairment of investment in associates |
|
|
- |
- |
|
|
(137) |
(137) |
|
Impairment of loan to joint venture |
|
|
- |
- |
|
|
(5,318) |
(5,318) |
|
Finance income |
|
|
153 |
153 |
|
|
348 |
348 |
|
Finance expense |
|
|
(8,543) |
(8,543) |
|
|
(9,637) |
(9,637) |
|
Share of results of associates |
|
|
- |
- |
|
|
(7) |
(7) |
|
Fair value gains and losses |
|
|
(774) |
(774) |
|
|
(1,194) |
(1,194) |
|
Group profit before tax |
33,998 |
24,385 |
(52,100) |
6,283 |
33,233 |
23,821 |
(45,345) |
11,709 |
For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources between segments, the CODM monitors the total non-current and current assets attributable to each segment. All assets are allocated to reportable segments except for those used primarily for corporate purposes (central) and deferred tax assets. Goodwill has been allocated to reportable segments. No other assets are used jointly by reportable segments. All liabilities are allocated to reportable segments except for those used primarily for corporate purposes (central), bank borrowings and deferred tax liabilities.
Right of use assets, in respect of trailers, with a carrying value of £1,243,000 (2025: £1,864,000), are either held in the United Kingdom or Europe at the year end, depending on the timing and location of goods being transported. All other non-current assets are solely held within the United Kingdom.
|
|
|
2026 |
2025 (re-presented) |
|
||||||
|
|
Distribution |
Design & Install |
Central |
Consolidated |
Distribution |
Design & Install |
Central |
Consolidated |
||
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
||
|
Non-current segment assets |
115,894 |
110,870 |
11,313 |
238,077 |
130,477 |
120,728 |
11,500 |
262,705 |
||
|
Current segment assets |
147,026 |
44,479 |
4,913 |
196,418 |
148,931 |
33,339 |
7,087 |
189,357 |
||
|
Total segment assets |
262,920 |
155,349 |
16,226 |
434,495 |
279,408 |
154,067 |
18,587 |
452,062 |
||
|
Group assets |
|
|
|
434,495 |
|
|
|
452,062 |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Total segment liabilities |
(117,399) |
(33,515) |
(14,279) |
(165,193) |
(121,115) |
(41,454) |
(18,392) |
(180,961) |
||
|
Loans and borrowings (excluding leases and overdrafts) |
|
|
|
(72,457) |
|
|
|
(60,644) |
||
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
|
(17,992) |
|
|
|
(21,721) |
||
|
Group liabilities |
|
|
|
(255,642) |
|
|
|
(263,326) |
||
|
Non-current asset additions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
915 |
733 |
- |
1,648 |
970 |
499 |
2,797 |
4,266 |
|
Right of use assets |
6,456 |
393 |
18 |
6,867 |
4,002 |
896 |
- |
4,898 |
|
Intangible assets |
5 |
- |
- |
5 |
- |
72 |
- |
72 |
|
Total non-current asset additions |
7,376 |
1,126 |
18 |
8,520 |
4,972 |
1,467 |
2,797 |
9,236 |
4. Profit before tax
|
Profit before tax is stated after charging/(crediting): |
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Amortisation of intangible assets |
13,596 |
13,870 |
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
1,735 |
1,745 |
|
Depreciation of right of use assets |
4,763 |
4,565 |
|
Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment and right of use assets |
32 |
(220) |
|
Impairment of goodwill |
9,974 |
- |
|
Impairment of intangible assets |
3,471 |
- |
|
Impairment of property, plant and equipment |
8 |
433 |
|
Impairment of investment in associates |
- |
137 |
|
Impairment of trade receivables |
1,151 |
1,659 |
|
Impairment of loan to joint venture |
- |
5,318 |
|
Cost of inventories recognised as an expense |
473,721 |
463,969 |
|
Customer rebates |
9,601 |
8,633 |
|
Supplier rebates |
(8,431) |
(8,348) |
|
Subcontractor costs |
33,390 |
28,106 |
|
Net foreign exchange losses |
137 |
180 |
|
|
2026 |
2025* |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets |
(13,196) |
(13,440) |
|
Impairment of goodwill |
(9,974) |
- |
|
Impairment of acquired intangible assets |
(3,471) |
- |
|
Total depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-financial assets |
(26,641) |
(13,440) |
|
Refinancing costs |
(150) |
- |
|
Business Change Project costs |
(1,669) |
(538) |
|
Earn-out consideration classified as remuneration under IFRS 3 |
(187) |
(435) |
|
Total other administrative expenses |
(2,006) |
(973) |
|
Impairment of investment in equity accounted associates |
- |
(137) |
|
Impairment of loan to joint venture |
- |
(5,318) |
|
Total impairment losses on financial assets |
- |
(5,455) |
|
Unwinding of discount on contingent consideration |
(2,554) |
(3,681) |
|
Total finance expense |
(2,554) |
(3,681) |
|
Share of post-tax loss of equity accounted associates |
- |
(7) |
|
Loss on remeasurement of contingent consideration (note 9) |
(774) |
(1,194) |
|
Total fair value losses |
(774) |
(1,194) |
|
Total other items before tax |
(31,975) |
(24,750) |
|
Tax on other items |
4,621 |
4,824 |
|
Total other items after tax |
(27,354) |
(19,926) |
*Restated to reflect change in share-based payment expense classification
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the year: |
|
|
|
Final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2025 of 2.39p per share |
7,687 |
7,309 |
|
Interim dividend for the year ended 31 March 2026 of 1.12p per share |
3,606 |
3,595 |
|
Total dividends paid in the year |
11,293 |
10,904 |
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
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|
|
Earnings £'000 |
Weighted average number of shares |
Earnings per share (p) |
Earnings £'000 |
Weighted average number of shares |
Earnings per share (p) |
|
Basic earnings per share |
1,304 |
321,784,390 |
0.41 |
6,533 |
320,623,575 |
2.04 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee share options |
- |
4,979,527 |
- |
- |
5,315,007 |
- |
|
Diluted earnings per share |
1,304 |
326,763,917 |
0.40 |
6,533 |
325,938,582 |
2.00 |
|
|
2026 |
2025* |
||||
|
|
Earnings £'000 |
Weighted average number of shares |
Earnings per share (p) |
Earnings £'000 |
Weighted average number of shares |
Earnings per share (p) |
|
Adjusted basic earnings per share |
28,658 |
321,784,390 |
8.91 |
26,459 |
320,623,575 |
8.25 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee share options |
- |
4,979,527 |
- |
- |
5,315,007 |
- |
|
Adjusted diluted earnings per share |
28,658 |
326,763,917 |
8.77 |
26,459 |
325,938,582 |
8.12 |
|
|
Goodwill £'000 |
Brands £'000 |
Customer & supplier relationships £'000 |
Other intangibles £'000 |
Total £'000 |
|
Cost or valuation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 April 2024 |
125,704 |
29,131 |
104,883 |
1,295 |
261,013 |
|
Additions |
- |
- |
- |
72 |
72 |
|
At 31 March 2025
|
125,704 |
29,131 |
104,883 |
1,367 |
261,085 |
|
Additions |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
5 |
|
At 31 March 2026 |
125,704 |
29,131 |
104,883 |
1,372 |
261,090 |
|
Amortisation and impairment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 April 2024 |
32 |
7,736 |
26,691 |
149 |
34,608 |
|
Charge for the year |
- |
2,593 |
10,847 |
430 |
13,870 |
|
At 31 March 2025
|
32 |
10,329 |
37,538 |
579 |
48,478 |
|
Charge for the year |
- |
2,458 |
10,738 |
400 |
13,596 |
|
Impairment |
9,974 |
1,276 |
2,195 |
- |
13,445 |
|
At 31 March 2026 |
10,006 |
14,063 |
50,471 |
979 |
75,519 |
|
Net book value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 March 2026 |
115,698 |
15,068 |
54,412 |
393 |
185,571 |
|
At 31 March 2025 |
125,672 |
18,802 |
67,345 |
788 |
212,607 |
|
|
Distribution £'000 |
Design & Install £'000 |
Total £'000 |
|
At 1 April 2024* |
51,760 |
73,912 |
125,672 |
|
At 31 March 2025* |
51,760 |
73,912 |
125,672 |
|
Impairment |
(6,311) |
(3,663) |
(9,974) |
|
At 31 March 2026 |
45,449 |
70,249 |
115,698 |
*See note 3 regarding re-presentation due to change in reporting segments.
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Brick-ability trading group |
13,062 |
13,062 |
|
PVH trading group |
16,399 |
16,399 |
|
HHG trading group |
12,809 |
12,809 |
|
Taylor Maxwell trading group |
12,016 |
12,016 |
|
Group Topek |
24,866 |
24,866 |
|
TSL Assets |
20,470 |
20,470 |
|
Other CGUs |
16,076 |
26,050 |
|
Total |
115,698 |
125,672 |
|
|
Growth rate |
Pre-tax discount rate |
||
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
% |
% |
% |
% |
|
Brick-ability trading group |
2.0 |
2.0 |
13.8 |
14.2 |
|
PVH trading group |
2.0 |
2.0 |
17.1 |
18.0 |
|
HHG trading group |
2.0 |
2.0 |
13.5 |
13.6 |
|
Taylor Maxwell trading group |
2.0 |
2.0 |
13.9 |
13.7 |
|
Group Topek |
2.0 |
2.0 |
17.0 |
17.8 |
|
TSL Assets |
2.0 |
2.0 |
17.0 |
17.6 |
|
Other CGUs |
2.0 |
2.0 |
13.0-20.3 |
13.2-22.2 |
|
Company acquired |
Discount rate |
Fair value at acquisition £'000 |
Fair value at reporting date 2026 £'000 |
Undiscounted amount payable 2026 £'000 |
Fair value at reporting date 2025 £'000 |
Undiscounted amount payable 2025 £'000 |
|
Taylor Maxwell Group (2017) Limited |
4.1% |
- |
- |
- |
241 |
241 |
|
Upowa Ltd |
23.6% |
10,069 |
- |
- |
1,918 |
2,206 |
|
Beacon Roofing Limited |
13.0% |
1,365 |
- |
- |
606 |
644 |
|
E. T. Clay Products Limited |
16.0% |
1,043 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Heritage Clay Tiles Limited |
20.0% |
82 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Group Topek Holdings Limited |
12.5% |
12,134 |
2,943 |
3,279 |
8,458 |
9,948 |
|
TSL Assets Limited |
12.9% |
12,319 |
13,942 |
15,005 |
14,941 |
17,145 |
|
Total |
|
37,012 |
16,885 |
18,284 |
26,164 |
30,184 |
|
Company acquired |
Fair value at 31 March 2025 £'000 |
Finance expense £'000 |
Fair value loss/(gain) £'000 |
Settlement £'000 |
Fair value at 31 March 2026 £'000 |
|
Upowa Ltd |
1,918 |
143 |
(751) |
(1,310) |
- |
|
Beacon Roofing Limited |
606 |
38 |
(202) |
(442) |
- |
|
Group Topek Holdings Limited |
8,458 |
956 |
(1,135) |
(5,336) |
2,943 |
|
TSL Assets Limited |
14,941 |
1,417 |
3,279 |
(5,695) |
13,942 |
|
Other business combinations |
241 |
- |
- |
(241) |
- |
|
Total |
26,164 |
2,554 |
1,191 |
(13,024) |
16,885 |
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
33,246 |
23,106 |
|
Bank overdrafts |
(20,779) |
(18,732) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
12,467 |
4,374 |
|
|
2026 |
2025 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Current |
|
|
|
Overdrafts |
20,779 |
18,732 |
|
Bank loans |
4,000 |
- |
|
|
24,779 |
18,732 |
|
Non-current |
|
|
|
Bank loans |
68,457 |
60,644 |
|
|
68,457 |
60,644 |
|
Total loans and borrowings |
93,236 |
79,376 |
|
|
2026 |
|
|
£'000 |
|
Cash |
28,698 |
|
Shares issued as consideration |
500 |
|
Contingent consideration |
11,000 |
|
Total consideration |
40,198 |