Corporate and Trading Update

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Everyman Media Group PLC reported a strong first half for the 26 weeks ending 2 July 2026, with admissions up 20.5% to 2.6 million and revenue increasing by 23.9% to £70.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 32.0% to £10.8 million, while the average ticket price increased by 4.1% to £12.97 and food and beverage spend per head grew by 3.0% to £11.41. The company also saw its market share increase to 6.4% and reduced net debt by 29.0% to £17.1 million. Despite this positive performance, directors expressed caution for the full year due to the economic environment and significant Q4 trading, noting that expected IT infrastructure investments will impact H2 2026 profitability, with full-year performance anticipated to be marginally ahead of 2025. The company also expects to make a further announcement regarding its delisting before the end of August 2026.

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Everyman Media Group PLC
27 July 2026
 

27 July 2026

 

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Everyman Media Group PLC

 

("Everyman", "Company" or the "Group")

 

 

Corporate and Trading Update

 

Everyman Media Group plc (AIM: EMAN), the independent, premium cinema group, provides the following trading update for the 26 weeks ending 2 July 2026.

 

·         Admissions of 2.6m, up 20.5% (H1 2025: 2.2m)

·         Revenue of £70.0m, up 23.9% (H1 2025: £56.5m)

·         Adjusted EBITDA post-IFRS16 of £10.8m, up 32.0% (H1 2025: £8.2m)

·         Paid-for Average Ticket Price of £12.97, up 4.1% (H1 2025: £12.46)

·         Food and Beverage Spend per Head of £11.41, up 3.0% (H1 2025: £11.09)

·      Market share increased to 6.4%, up 60bps (H1 2025: 5.8%), reflecting the strength of the Company's premium proposition and audience appeal

·         Net debt of £17.1m (H1 2025: £24.2m), down 29.0%, driven by strong operational cashflows, timing of working capital payments and limited venue expansion capital expenditure in the period.

 

While trading performance has been positive for the first half, the Directors retain a degree of caution for the full year outlook due to the challenging economic environment and the significance of Q4 trading to the overall annual performance of the Company.

 

As previously stated, the Directors are also assessing various investment projects, including significant investment in IT infrastructure, which are expected to generate long term returns but will affect profitability in H2 2026. The Directors currently expect financial year performance to be marginally ahead of 2025. 

 

The Group intends to publish its interim results for the 26 weeks ended 2 July 2026 on 24 September 2026.

 

Corporate Update

 

The Board continues to engage with stakeholders on the Delisting of the Company. A further announcement in relation to a Delisting is expected to be made before the end of August 2026.

 

 

 

Everyman Media Group plc

Tel: 020 3145 0500

Farah Golant CBE, CEO


Sheree Manning, CFO


 


Canaccord Genuity Limited (NOMAD and Broker)

Tel: 020 7523 8000

Bobbie Hilliam


Elizabeth Halley-Stott






 

About Everyman Media Group PLC:

 

Everyman is a leading UK cinema and entertainment brand, redefining the premium theatrical experience. Everyman operates a growing estate of 49 venues with 171 screens nationally providing a first-class cinema with a distinctive hospitality style.

 

Our competitive strengths are:

 

·              Expert film-curation spanning mainstream and independent new releases, cult classics, documentaries and live theatre / music screenings.

·              An emphasis on high quality on-trend, food and drinks prepared in house and served to seat.

·              Beautifully designed signature spaces in strategically located venues which are desirable social destinations in their communities.

·              Motivated and empathetic team members committed to creating unforgettable guest experience.


For more information visit http://investors.everymancinema.com/

 

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