26 March 2026
THG PLC
Preliminary FY 2025 results
Significant and broad-based continuing CCY revenue growth achieved, with a record H2 performance
Adjusted EBITDA ahead of company guidance and consensus[1]
Profit after tax of £54.1m (FY 2024: loss (£326.1m)) supported by disposals
£162m gross debt[2] reduction alongside £103m cash proceeds from the sale of Claremont Ingredients
Strong start to FY 2026 supporting revenue and Adjusted EBITDA expectations, with free-cash flow generation anticipated to be in the range of £25m to £50m
Significant positive developments in the HMRC case regarding protein powder VAT treatment
THG PLC ("THG" or the "Group"), announces its preliminary results for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 ("FY 2025").
All comparative figures are continuing CCY unless otherwise stated, all numbers and tables subject to rounding.
Key headlines:
o The Group exited the year with +7.2% revenue growth (Q4 2025), with this momentum continuing into Q1 2026
o THG Beauty: strongest Q4 growth performance since Q4 2021, driven by Lookfantastic (+16.2%) in the UK and Ireland. A record year for new brand launches (>80)
o THG Nutrition: growth in all four quarters driven by a return to online growth and significant retail footprint expansion into over 40,000 doors
Matthew Moulding, CEO of THG, commented:
"Today's results reflect the strength of our business models and the exceptional execution by the team. I am pleased with how we have continued to transform THG during 2025, returning to consistent growth against a challenging macro-economic backdrop through disciplined investment in our brands and an unwavering focus on our customers worldwide.
"THG Beauty has been a standout performer, which was especially pleasing after a slower start to the year. Lookfantastic led the charge in the UK, delivering outstanding growth and becoming the number one UK beauty retailer on TikTok Shop. We also celebrated our biggest-ever year for new brand and exclusive product launches, keeping our proposition fresh through newness and product discovery.
"Myprotein as the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, remains one of our greatest assets. Even in an unprecedented commodity cost environment, the brand's momentum is clear as it enters its 5th consecutive quarter of growth. Our expansion into offline retail has seen exceptional results, and our licencing model is seeing unparalleled momentum, with over 43 million licensed products sold out in the year. Our diversification beyond whey protein is taking shape, especially in activewear which delivered rapid growth in both revenues and margins throughout the year.
"The refinancing of the Group's balance sheet in the year was especially pleasing, resulting in significant deleveraging, ahead of any settlement of our £78m claim with HMRC. We enter 2026 on the front foot with strong trading momentum and a focus on material free cash flow delivery."
FY 2025 Group trading performance
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£m |
FY 2025 |
FY 2024 |
YoY Growth[3] |
Continuing CCY Change[4] |
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THG Beauty |
1,107.9 |
1,171.1 |
-5.4% |
+0.2% |
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THG Nutrition |
609.1 |
580.3 |
+5.0% |
+6.4% |
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Total revenue |
1,717.0 |
1,751.4 |
-2.0% |
+2.3% |
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THG Beauty |
435.6 |
468.9 |
-7.1% |
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THG Nutrition |
263.3 |
258.6 |
+1.8% |
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Gross profit |
698.9 |
727.5 |
-3.9% |
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Gross profit % |
40.7% |
41.5% |
-80bps |
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THG Beauty |
65.8 |
71.2 |
-7.6% |
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THG Nutrition |
28.8 |
34.4 |
-16.5% |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
76.6 |
83.3 |
-8.1% |
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Adjusted EBITDA % |
4.5% |
4.8% |
-30bps |
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Adjusted items Ð cash |
14.3 |
24.6 |
+42.3% |
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Adjusted items Ð non-cash |
15.9 |
99.9 |
+83.5% |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
8.1 |
(147.9) |
+105.5% |
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Net debt[5] |
(233.0) |
(304.3) |
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FY 2024 has been restated to reflect the demerger of THG Ingenuity.
FY 2026 outlook and guidance
o THG Beauty enters 2026 with strong underlying revenue growth ahead of H2 2025, with a significant improvement in US performance YoY.
o Mid-to-high single digit revenue growth is expected to continue in THG Nutrition, driven by further expansions to Myprotein's offline and licensing footprint and multi-category new product launches.
o Guidance assumes no material or prolonged escalation in geopolitical disruption affecting supply chain or consumer demand.
o Revenue exposure to affected Middle East regions represented less than 1.5% in FY 2025.
o Adjusted EBITDA growth is underpinned by revenue growth, margin expansion in THG Nutrition, and business-specific efficiency initiatives.
FY 2025 segmental summary
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£m |
THG Beauty |
THG Nutrition |
Central |
Total |
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Total revenue |
1,107.9 |
609.1 |
- |
1,717.0 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
65.8 |
28.8 |
(18.0) |
76.6 |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin |
5.9% |
4.7% |
- |
4.5% |
FY 2024 segmental summary[6]
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£m |
THG Beauty |
THG Nutrition |
Central |
Total |
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Total revenue |
1,171.1 |
580.3 |
- |
1,751.4 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
71.2 |
34.4 |
(22.2) |
83.4 |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin |
6.1% |
5.9% |
- |
4.8% |
FY 2025 financial highlights
o THG Beauty recorded full year revenue growth of +0.2%, reflecting a recovery in H2 (+5.4% H2 vs -5.9% H1). The decline in reported full-year statutory revenue was a direct and planned result of the strategic decision to exit non-core, loss-making operations. This, combined with FX and other non-recurring items, created a c.560bps drag on revenue, masking the strength of the core business.
o Lookfantastic UK delivered exceptional growth outpacing the beauty e-commerce market[7], following a strategic review to focus on higher margin sales. In the US, Dermstore built consistent momentum through the second half of the year, improving its average order values and returning customer revenue.
o Lookfantastic was named the #1 multi-brand beauty retailer on TikTok Shop, a key element of a social commerce strategy designed to capture a new generation of consumers[8]. This approach successfully converted social engagement into sales, with sales through this channel surging by 112% YoY during the peak November cyber sales period, alongside record AOVs.
o Gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA were in-line with medium-term guidance (39.3% vs 40.0% FY 2024 and 5.9% vs 6.1% FY 2024). The YoY change is attributed to additional marketing spend to build on the cyber period success, and lifecycle investment in the own-brands portfolio for margin accretive growth, both of which have strengthened the position of the business.
o Revenue growth performance (+6.4%) was driven by a successful pivot to an omnichannel strategy and growing awareness for Myprotein following the global rebrand. Growth in gross margin accretive categories including creatine and activewear also reduced dependency on whey-based products.
o Performance was materially stronger excluding Asia (+13.3%), where the combination of elevated whey prices and adverse currency movements prompted a strategic transition from D2C first to a partnership-led distribution model.
o Commodity price pressure impacted gross margins through the year (43.2% vs 44.6% FY 2024). Price increases have been balanced alongside customer retention, with an ongoing product and category mix shift. Participation of B2B retail and licensing channels have also increased through the year, helping to alleviate these pressures. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 4.7% (FY 2024: 5.9%) principally due to the lower gross margin.
o THG Nutrition made significant progress in expanding its B2B, retail and licensing channels during the year. Myprotein products are now available in over 40,000 retail doors globally, reflecting continued offline expansion as part of the omnichannel strategy. New licensing partnerships signed with global confectionary brand Mars, and Greencore, a leading producer of convenience foods further demonstrates the growing commercial recognition of the Myprotein brand, with licensed product sell-in expected to exceed 60m units (FY 2025: 43m) during 2026.
o Myprotein's activewear category continues to deliver strong growth representing c.12% of D2C sales. Focused investment in core products, stronger brand perception and an expanding influencer and ambassador programme has broadened the customer base beyond its core sports nutrition audience. The category is further underpinned by a new collaboration with Champion, positioning both brands to reach in the fast-growing athleisure and training markets. The Group sees a clear multi-year pathway to building activewear into a £100m revenue business.
THG Nutrition VAT Update
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Notes to editors
THG PLC is a global e-commerce group and brand owner headquartered in Manchester, UK, which operates through two leading consumer businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
THG Beauty operates prominent online platforms including Lookfantastic, Dermstore and Cult Beauty, offering a valued route to market for over 1,000 third-party brands, alongside a specialist portfolio of owned brands.
THG Nutrition, led by Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, spans multiple health and wellness categories, delivering its products both directly to consumers and through strategic offline partnerships worldwide.
Cautionary Statement
Certain statements included within this announcement may constitute "forward-looking statements" in respect of the group's operations, performance, prospects and/or financial condition. Forward-looking statements are sometimes, but not always, identified by their use of a date in the future or such words and words of similar meaning as "anticipates", "aims", "due", "could", "may", "will", "should", "expects", "believes", "intends", "plans", "potential", "targets", "goal" or "estimates". By their nature, forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions and actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by those statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any particular expectation will be met and reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement. Additionally, forward-looking statements regarding past trends or activities should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. No responsibility or obligation is accepted to update or revise any forward-looking statement resulting from new information, future events or otherwise. Nothing in this announcement should be construed as a profit forecast. This announcement does not constitute or form part of any offer or invitation to sell, or any solicitation of any offer to purchase any shares or other securities in THG, nor shall it or any part of it or the fact of its distribution form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract or commitment or investment decisions relating thereto, nor does it constitute a recommendation regarding the shares or other securities of THG. Past performance cannot be relied upon as a guide to future performance and persons needing advice should consult an independent financial adviser. Statements in this announcement reflect the knowledge and information available at the time of its preparation.
Appendix
Quarterly continuing constant currency revenue growth rate
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|
Q1 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
Q3 2024 |
Q4 2024 |
FY 2024 |
Q1 2025 |
Q2 2025 |
Q3 2025 |
Q4 2025 |
H1 2025 |
H2 2025 |
FY 2025 |
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THG Beauty |
+13.6% |
+3.5% |
+3.2% |
+0.8% |
+4.6% |
-9.8% |
-2.1% |
+4.2% |
+6.3% |
-5.9% |
+5.4% |
+0.2% |
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THG Nutrition |
-5.7% |
-9.4% |
-10.5% |
-9.4% |
-8.7% |
+0.3% |
+6.2% |
+10.0% |
+9.5% |
+3.2% |
+9.7% |
+6.4% |
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Total revenue |
+5.5% |
-1.5% |
-2.0% |
-2.5% |
-0.4% |
-6.1% |
+0.9% |
+6.3% |
+7.2% |
-2.5% |
+6.8% |
+2.3% |
Quarterly reported growth rate
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|
Q1 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
Q3 2024 |
Q4 2024 |
FY 2024 |
Q1 2025 |
Q2 2025 |
Q3 2025 |
Q4 2025 |
H1 2025 |
H2 2025 |
FY 2025 |
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THG Beauty |
+3.9% |
-2.5% |
-3.1% |
-8.0% |
-3.1% |
-15.3% |
-9.6% |
-1.2% |
+2.1% |
-12.4% |
+0.7% |
-5.4% |
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THG Nutrition |
-12.2% |
-15.0% |
-14.0% |
-13.1% |
-13.6% |
-2.3% |
+4.5% |
+9.3% |
+9.0% |
+1.1% |
+9.2% |
+5.0% |
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Total revenue |
-2.6% |
-7.3% |
-7.1% |
-9.5% |
-6.8% |
-10.6% |
-4.7% |
+2.4% |
+4.1% |
-7.6% |
+3.3% |
-2.0% |
Quarterly reported revenue
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£m |
Q1 2024 |
Q2 2024 |
Q3 2024 |
Q4 2024 |
FY 2024 |
Q1 2025 |
Q2 2025 |
Q3 2025 |
Q4 2025 |
H1 2025 |
H2 2025 |
FY 2025 |
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THG Beauty |
268.9 |
278.8 |
261.3 |
362.2 |
1,171.1 |
227.8 |
252.0 |
258.2 |
369.8 |
479.9 |
628.0 |
1,107.9 |
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THG Nutrition |
151.3 |
149.1 |
134.5 |
145.4 |
580.3 |
147.8 |
155.8 |
147.0 |
158.6 |
303.6 |
305.6 |
609.1 |
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Total revenue |
420.2 |
427.8 |
395.7 |
507.6 |
1,751.4 |
375.6 |
407.8 |
405.2 |
528.3 |
783.4 |
933.6 |
1,717.0 |
Chief Executive Officer's Statement
Our 21st year in business has been a 'coming of age' moment: A year of accelerating momentum, marked by a return to continuing CCY revenue growth, decisive strategic actions, and a clear validation of our long-term vision. We have simplified our structure, sharpened our focus on our key territories and brands, and strengthened our financial foundations.
On remuneration, I am pleased to confirm that, consistent with each of the past five years since becoming a public company, the Executive Directors refused to accept any salary increases during the 2025 financial year. This approach has continued into 2026, with no increases applied to either my role or that of the Group's CFO.
As has been my practice since IPO, I again waived the maximum amount of my annual salary permissible by law, resulting in me receiving only the UK's annual minimum wage. Over the past five years, the cumulative value of salary waived now totals £3.63m, before taking into account bonus and share-based awards that have also been waived during this period.
During 2025, the Group again made a charitable donation equivalent to the value of the salary I sacrificed in the year. The donation supported the development of accommodation for people experiencing homelessness across Manchester.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Executive Directors also waived any participation in the 2025 annual bonus plan.
THG Beauty: Brand curation and market leadership
Beauty retail has demonstrated both discipline and agility. A clear focus on profitable sales and core UK and US markets drove a strong return to growth in the second half of the year, culminating in our strongest Q4 revenue performance since Q4 2021. This result reflects our commercial discipline and commitment to progressing customer value.
The UK, our largest territory, was a standout performer, with Lookfantastic delivering exceptional growth and market share gains, supported by our record-breaking Advent season and the successful launch of over 70 new brands. This underscores our position as the prestige beauty destination of choice for a growing and increasingly loyal customer base.
Alongside driving our retail platforms, we undertook a significant life cycle investment across our own brand portfolio.
This was a deliberate programme to refine formulations, enhance product appeal and strengthen long-term brand positioning. While this project constrained growth in parts of the portfolio during the first half of the year, the clear benefits were evident as the year progressed. The successful relaunch of the Ameliorate range and the improved second‑half performance at Perricone MD demonstrate the value of this work. We also expanded the reach of our luxury spa brand, ESPA, by launching in over 100 M&S stores, building greater brand visibility with a new audience.
THG Nutrition: Accelerating momentum through omnichannel strategy
A fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth was delivered following the transitional prior year and rebrand. While the year presented challenges and margin pressure with record whey commodity prices, we made the strategic decision in the second half to absorb some of these costs. This was a deliberate choice to support our customers, protect our market-leading position, and invest in long-term loyalty and market share growth.
Our move into offline channels is transforming the scale and awareness of Myprotein. From a standing start only a few years ago, we now have a presence in over 40,000 doors globally.
A cornerstone of this success is our '6-aisle strategy,' designed to integrate Myprotein into every part of our customers' daily lives and shopping habits. This has been brought to life through exciting collaborations with category‑leading partners. Our partnership with global confectionery giant Mars allows customers to enjoy iconic flavours in their favourite protein products. In the freezer aisle, our long-term partner Iceland expanded its exclusive range to 25 innovative Myprotein products, including high-protein ice creams and even breakfast omelettes. Our collaboration with Müller created the UK's No.1 protein dessert, and looking ahead, our recently announced agreement with Greencore, a European leader in convenience, will see Myprotein branded food-to-go launch across major supermarkets.
These partnerships take the Myprotein brand far beyond its core D2C offering, placing us in the hands of millions more consumers.
Strategic simplification while overcoming challenges
The key decisions taken to demerge THG Ingenuity, refinance and de-gear, and subsequently divest Claremont Ingredients have been transformative. These actions represent a deliberate strategy to simplify the Group, enhance our operational focus on the high-growth markets within our Beauty and Nutrition businesses, and create greater transparency and value for our Shareholders.
The significant cash proceeds from the Claremont sale have strengthened our balance sheet and highlight the substantial value embedded across the Group's portfolio.
We have proven our ability to build, scale and monetise valuable assets while protecting our core operational capabilities through long-term supply agreements.
While the year was defined by revenue growth in our key markets, we also faced headwinds. The record whey prices in Nutrition and the strategic pivot in Beauty required disciplined execution. Our team's ability to navigate these challenges, while balancing customer support with our long‑term financial health, has been instrumental in the robust performance we delivered in the second half of the year.
Looking ahead
We enter 2026 with powerful trading momentum and a clear focus to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and increase free cash generation.
We will continue to build on the incredible success of Myprotein's global offline and licensing strategy and leverage our digital leadership in Beauty to deepen customer relationships through innovation and personalisation.
In closing, I would like to express my profound gratitude to our employees. Their passion, dedication and resilience have been central to our success in a year of significant change and progress.
Chief Financial Officer's Review
For THG, 2025 was a transformational year. The successful demerger of THG Ingenuity at the start of the period has reshaped the Group, creating a more focused and agile consumer brands business poised for future cash generation. Our refinancing materially strengthened the balance sheet by reducing external borrowings. With £333m of liquidity and strong momentum across THG Beauty and THG Nutrition, we enter 2026 well positioned to deliver sustainable profitable growth.
Overview of FY 2025 result
Key highlights include:
The strategic transformation was supported by a well-executed refinancing, which has extended our debt facilities to 2029 and significantly reduced our external borrowings. Our focus on optimising the Group's portfolio delivered a powerful proof point for the underlying value of our assets, demonstrated by the disposal of Claremont Ingredients for £103m-more than double our initial investment. The proceeds have been used to accelerate our deleveraging plans.
Throughout the year, we maintained rigorous financial discipline and cost control, delivering savings through a combination of automation, procurement efficiencies, and the removal of approximately 500 roles. These actions have created a leaner operating model and helped mitigate significant external headwinds, positioning the Group for sustainable, profitable growth.
Total Group overview[9]
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2025 |
THG Beauty |
THG Nutrition |
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Total 2025 |
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£m |
Central |
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Adjusted revenue |
1,107.9 |
609.1 |
- |
1,717.0 |
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Adjusted gross profit |
435.6 |
263.3 |
- |
698.9 |
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Margin |
39.3% |
43.2% |
- |
40.7% |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
65.8 |
28.8 |
(18.0) |
76.6 |
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Margin |
5.9% |
4.7% |
- |
4.5% |
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2024 (Restated)[10] |
THG Beauty |
THG Nutrition |
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Total 2024 |
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£m |
Central |
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Revenue |
1,171.1 |
580.3 |
- |
1,751.4 |
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Adjusted gross profit |
468.9 |
258.6 |
- |
727.5 |
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Margin |
40.0% |
44.6% |
- |
41.5% |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
71.2 |
34.4 |
(22.2) |
83.3 |
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Margin |
6.1% |
5.9% |
- |
4.8% |
THG Beauty
THG Beauty demonstrated improving momentum and strategic progress throughout 2025, culminating in a record revenue performance in the second half of the year. The strategic initiatives undertaken have successfully repositioned the business for sustainable, profitable growth, with the division delivering a resilient financial performance in a year of transition.
Adjusted revenue for the year was £1,107.9m (2024: £1,171.1m), a -5.4% decrease. However, this was significantly impacted by the planned strategic changes to the portfolio. After accounting for foreign exchange movements, revenue on a continuing CCY basis grew by +0.2%, reflecting the underlying health and growth of the core business. The walk from our statutory sales performance to the continuing CCY position reflects several deliberate, value-accretive actions:
The year was a tale of two halves. A challenging first quarter, set against a tough comparative period, gave way to accelerating momentum, culminating in the strongest quarter of the year in Q4 (+6.3% Continuing CCY). This was driven by a particularly strong Cyber trading period and exceptional performance in core markets. The UK was a standout, with Lookfantastic UK delivering +16.2% growth during the key Cyber period, driving market share gains. Performance in the US market also saw progressive improvement through the year, with the introduction of new payment methods on Dermstore driving sales momentum and excellent new customer acquisition into year end.
Adjusted gross profit margin for the year stood at 39.3% (2024: 40.0%). This slight moderation reflects the mix impact from the repositioning of the higher-margin own-brand portfolio during the year. The performance remains firmly within our medium-term guided range of 38% - 40%, demonstrating disciplined management of our pricing and promotional strategies.
Adjusted EBITDA was £65.8m, delivering a 5.9% margin (2024: 6.1%). This performance is in line with our medium-term guidance of c.6% and reflects the portfolio simplification completed in 2025, which removed structurally loss-making territories. These benefits have now annualised, partly offsetting revenue headwinds. The profitability was supported by marked operational efficiencies, most notably in distribution costs, which improved by 70bps as a percentage of revenue to 9.6%. This was driven by a favourable territory mix from stronger UK performance, where our automated facilities are concentrated. Furthermore, disciplined cost management and automation-led payroll savings helped to offset inflationary pressures and planned strategic marketing investments aimed at driving brand awareness and high-quality customer acquisition.
We enter 2026 with strong trading momentum and high confidence, having successfully executed our strategic priorities for THG Beauty in 2025.
THG Nutrition
THG Nutrition returned to sales growth, despite significant external headwinds, reporting revenue of £609.1m (2024: £580.3m), representing statutory sales growth of +5.0%. This performance reflects the successful pivot towards an omnichannel strategy and the growing momentum from the global Myprotein rebrand.
After accounting for the disposal of Claremont Ingredients, which created a drag of 40bps, and significant foreign exchange headwinds, primarily from the sustained weakness of the Japanese yen, which impacted growth by a further 100bps, the Continuing CCY revenue growth was +6.4%.
The performance was materially stronger excluding Asia, where the combination of elevated whey prices and the adverse currency environment rendered the D2C model uneconomic, prompting a strategic transition towards a partnership-led distribution model in the region for which the Group will transition in H1 2026. Excluding Asia, H2 revenue growth was +13.3%, driven by strong progress in offline channels, including B2B retail and licensing, alongside a resilient performance in the UK and notable growth in Central and Eastern Europe. Growth was also strong in categories such as creatine, activewear and hydration, which helped to reduce dependency on whey-based products.
Adjusted gross margin was 43.2% (2024: 44.6%), a decrease of 140bps, which was a resilient performance in the face of two significant, persistent external headwinds. The higher-for-longer whey pricing environment continued throughout the year, with input costs remaining materially above historical levels, creating substantial margin pressure. This was compounded by the continued weakness of the Japanese yen, which made the cost of business in one of Myprotein's largest historical markets increasingly challenging. These pressures were partially mitigated by a disciplined approach to pricing, a mix shift into higher-margin categories including activewear, which represented 15% of sales in Q4, and the growth of high-margin licensing revenue.
Consequently, the Adjusted EBITDA margin for the year was 4.7% (2024: 5.9%), a decrease of 120bps. This reduction was a direct result of the gross margin pressures from the unprecedented whey costs and adverse currency movements. The Group's significant cost-saving programme, which delivered payroll efficiencies through automation and process improvements, helped to partially offset these headwinds. The business enters 2026 with strong momentum, having delivered four consecutive quarters of revenue growth, and is well positioned to capitalise on its expanded omnichannel presence and diversified product portfolio.
VAT Update
The Group notes the First Tier Tribunal decision in Global By Nature Limited, selling protein products under the 'Sunwarrior' brand. The Tribunal ruled that protein powder products sold by Sunwarrior should be subject to 0% UK VAT, and accordingly, Sunwarrior was eligible for a retrospective VAT repayment and is able to apply 0% VAT on the associated products from the date of the ruling (January 2025).
Since the VAT rules in relation to sports drinks were implemented in 2012, THG has paid UK VAT against its powdered products in line with market practice and HMRC guidance relating to the VAT treatment of protein powders. THG has submitted Error Correction Notices to HMRC, who have stated they will provide a substantive update by the end of Spring 2026.
Central costs
Central costs for the year reduced to £18.0m (2024: £22.2m), representing approximately 1.0% of Group sales. These costs relate primarily to the PLC Board remuneration, insurance, professional services fees, Group finance, corporate development and governance costs that are not recharged to the businesses as they principally relate to the operations of the PLC holding company. This sustained improvement is the direct result of a Group-wide cost-saving programme, a simplified Group post demerger and the Group automating through the use of AI.
Geographical review of revenue
The following table provides an analysis of revenue by region (by customer location):
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2025 £m |
2024 £m |
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Movement |
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UK |
908.9 |
820.5 |
+10.8% |
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US |
297.0 |
362.9 |
-18.2% |
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Europe |
351.0 |
362.5 |
-3.2% |
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Rest of the world |
160.1 |
205.5 |
-22.1% |
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Adjusted revenue[11] |
1,717.0 |
1,751.4 |
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The Group's strategic focus in 2025 was centred on driving sustainable growth in our core markets of the UK and US, alongside a deliberate repositioning in Asia and Europe. This involved prioritising higher-margin sales and evolving our operating models, a process that has now largely cycled through, setting a strong foundation for future performance but which also shifted the regional mix of sales.
The UK continues to be the largest and most concentrated market for the Group, accounting for 53% of revenue (2024: 47%) and growing +10.8% in the year. The year saw a standout performance in the UK, with market share gains across both divisions. THG Beauty delivered an especially strong performance, with Lookfantastic UK achieving impressive growth of +16.2% in the final quarter, driven by strong new customer acquisition and a record-breaking festive trading period. THG Nutrition also delivered a solid performance, maintaining its position as the UK's number one sports nutrition brand.
The US remains a key strategic market with significant growth potential. The first half of the year presented challenges due to cautious consumer sentiment and US dollar head winds, the weakness in the dollar and other factors lead to statutory sales falling -18.2%. A strong improvement was seen as the year progressed, THG Nutrition's expansion into US retail was a highlight, with new listings in major retailers such as Walmart and GNC significantly expanding our offline presence.
In Europe and the Rest of the World, revenue declined as a direct result of strategic actions. Within THG Beauty, we consciously reduced promotional activity and exited certain low-margin sales activities across Europe and Asia. For THG Nutrition, performance in Asia was significantly impacted by the sustained and adverse weakness of the Japanese yen, combined with elevated whey protein costs, which rendered the direct-to-consumer model uneconomic and was the largest factor behind the 20.3% sales decline in the region. In response, we are finalising a transition to a more profitable partnership-led distribution and licensing model in the region.
Group financial review
Statutory results
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Year ended 31 December 2025 £m |
Year ended 31 December 2024 £m |
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Continuing operations |
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Revenue |
1,717.9 |
1,751.4 |
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Cost of sales |
(1,029.9) |
(1,057.8) |
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Gross profit |
688.0 |
693.6 |
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Distribution costs |
(215.4) |
(231.0) |
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Administrative costs |
(525.0) |
(610.5) |
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Profit on disposal of subsidiary |
60.5 |
- |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
8.1 |
(147.9) |
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Finance income |
2.5 |
9.0 |
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Finance costs |
(80.1) |
(63.6) |
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Loss before tax |
(69.4) |
(202.4) |
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Income tax credit |
5.7 |
21.9 |
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Loss for the financial year from continuing operations |
(63.7) |
(180.6) |
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Discontinued operations |
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|
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Profit / (loss) for the financial year from discontinued operations, net of tax |
117.8 |
(145.6) |
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Profit / (loss) for the financial year |
54.1 |
(326.1) |
Adjusted profit measures with reconciliation to statutory result
Management have presented alternative performance measures to provide stakeholders with additional helpful information on the performance of the business. These alternative performance measures are consistent with how the business performance is monitored and reported through internal Management reporting to the Board. To ensure that stakeholders can reconcile this to the statutory information presented, the below table has been included:
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Amortisation and depreciation £m |
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Management adjusted view £m |
Adjusted items £m |
Share-based payments £m |
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Statutory £m |
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2025 |
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Revenue |
1,717.0 |
0.9 |
- |
- |
1,717.9 |
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Cost of sales |
(1,018.1) |
(11.0) |
(0.8) |
- |
(1,029.9) |
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Gross profit |
698.9 |
(10.1) |
(0.8) |
- |
688.0 |
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Distribution costs |
(211.4) |
(0.7) |
(3.3) |
- |
(215.4) |
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Administrative costs |
(410.9) |
(19.4) |
(86.8) |
(7.9) |
(525.0) |
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Profit on disposal of subsidiary |
60.5 |
- |
- |
- |
60.5 |
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Operating profit |
137.1 |
(30.2) |
(90.9) |
(7.9) |
8.1 |
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Amortisation and depreciation £m |
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Management adjusted view £m |
Adjusted items £m |
Share-based payments £m |
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Statutory £m |
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2024 |
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Revenue |
1,751.4 |
- |
- |
- |
1,751.4 |
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Cost of sales |
(1,023.9) |
(33.6) |
(0.4) |
- |
(1,057.8) |
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Gross profit |
727.5 |
(33.6) |
(0.4) |
- |
693.6 |
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Distribution costs |
(229.5) |
(1.3) |
(0.2) |
- |
(231.0) |
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Administrative costs |
(414.6) |
(89.6) |
(89.6) |
(16.6) |
(610.5) |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
83.4 |
(124.5) |
(90.2) |
(16.6) |
(147.9) |
Revenue
Group statutory continuing revenue decreased by -1.9% to £1,717.9m (2024: £1,751.4m), a result directly impacted by strategic decisions to exit non-profitable businesses and territories, which reduced full-year growth by 320bps. Macroeconomic challenges in Asia, notably the weak Japanese yen and elevated whey prices, also necessitated a shift to a partnership-led model for THG Nutrition in the region.
This was significantly offset by a record second-half performance (+6.8% CCY), which while on a statutory basis revenue declined, on a constant currency basis, when the impact of the discontinued categories are removed increased by +2.3%. This recovery was fuelled by the success of THG Nutrition's offline and licensing expansion and a marked acceleration in THG Beauty, which delivered a very strong final quarter with robust momentum in the UK and US markets.
Gross profit
Adjusted gross profit was £698.9m (2024: £727.5m) equating to an adjusted margin of 40.7% (2024: 41.5%), a reduction of 80bps compared to 2024.
The YoY margin reduction was driven by the significant external headwinds faced by THG Nutrition. The business contended with a higher-for-longer whey price environment, with input costs remaining at exceptionally elevated levels, creating near-term margin pressure. This was compounded by the sustained weakness of the Japanese yen, which rendered the D2C model in Asia uneconomic. The division has actively worked to mitigate these impacts through targeted price increases, product reformulation, and a successful mix-shift towards higher-margin categories such as hydration, creatine and clothing.
THG Beauty, delivered margins in line with its medium-term guidance range of 38-40%, despite the repositioning of its own-brand portfolio earlier in the year.
Gross profit on a statutory basis totalled £688.0m, delivering a margin of 40.0% (2024: 39.6%). In addition to the factors above, the statutory position in 2025 was impacted by adjusting items relating to the Group's continued strategic review and portfolio optimisation.
Distribution costs
Adjusted distribution costs of £211.4m (2024: £229.5m) equate to 12.3% of revenue (2024: 13.1%). This significant improvement of 80bps is a result of an improved regional mix, with stronger growth in the UK where sales concentration and warehouse automation is highest. The continued focus on improving average order values across both divisions also drove further efficiency into the Group's distribution network.
Distribution costs on a statutory basis were £215.4m, being 12.5% of revenue (2024: 13.2%). The statutory result for 2025 also reflects changes to the Group's lease portfolio and associated depreciation following the demerger of THG Ingenuity, alongside the impact of adjusting items.
Administration costs
Adjusted administrative costs as a percentage of revenue totalled 23.9% (2024: 23.7%). Throughout 2025, the Group executed a significant cost-saving programme which has right-sized the cost base of the business, with payroll costs improving by 100bps year-on-year, driven by the removal of c.500 roles through a combination of restructures, attrition, and the accelerated adoption of AI to automate and improve business processes.
These substantial savings were delivered despite headwinds from national insurance and national minimum wage increases, which added c.£8m of cost. Furthermore, a conscious investment was made in marketing during the year to support the successful return to growth in the second half, driving new customer acquisition and brand awareness. Adjusted administrative costs reduced by £3.7m to £410.9m (2024: £414.6m), reflecting the successful cost-saving initiatives more than offsetting the planned investment in marketing and inflationary pressures.
Administrative costs on a statutory basis totalled £525.0m (2024: £610.5m), decreasing year on year due to a significant reduction in adjusted items.
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Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin |
2025 £m |
2024 £m |
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Reconciliation from operating profit/(loss) to Adjusted EBITDA |
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Operating profit/(loss) |
8.1 |
(147.9) |
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Adjustments for: |
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|
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Amortisation |
16.5 |
19.9 |
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Amortisation of acquired intangibles |
41.9 |
45.5 |
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Depreciation on fixed assets |
12.0 |
13.1 |
|
Depreciation on right-of-use assets |
20.4 |
11.7 |
|
Adjusted items - cash |
14.3 |
24.6 |
|
Adjusted items - non-cash |
6.4 |
42.4 |
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Adjusted items - non-cash impairment |
9.5 |
57.5 |
|
Share-based payments |
7.9 |
16.6 |
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Profit on disposal of subsidiary |
(60.5) |
- |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
76.6 |
83.3 |
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Adjusted EBITDA % |
4.5% |
4.8% |
Adjusted items
In order to understand the underlying performance of the Group, certain costs included within cost of sales, distribution and administrative expenses have been classified as adjusted items. Adjusted items decreased significantly year on year, totalling £30.2m in 2025, representing a reduction of almost £95m compared to 2024 (£124.5m).
Adjusting items in the current year primarily comprise one-off costs associated with strategic reviews as the Group continues to pivot towards a simpler economic model and adapt to the prevailing macroeconomic environment, alongside restructuring costs arising from headcount reductions as processes are simplified and the Group further embraces AI.
The significant reduction relative to the prior year is principally driven by a reduction in the level of impairment charges, with £57.5m recognised in 2024 (£9.0m in 2025). For full details of each category of adjusted items, see note 4 to the financial statements.
Profit on disposal of subsidiary
The strategic disposal of Claremont Ingredients completed in August 2025 for cash proceeds of c.£103m, generating a profit on disposal of £60.5m. This accounting gain, which represents the excess of proceeds over the carrying value of the divested net assets, marks an excellent return on the initial investment of c.£52m in late 2020.
Depreciation and amortisation
Statutory depreciation and amortisation costs were £32.5m and £58.4m respectively (2024: £24.8m and £65.4m). Included within amortisation is £41.9m (2024: £45.5m) of amortisation on acquired intangibles (see below) relating to historic acquisitions.
Amortisation has reduced following disposal of intangible assets as part of the sale of Claremont Ingredients. The increase in depreciation is due to the new leases entered into following demerger which has led to an increase in depreciation on right-of-use assets.
Amortisation on acquired intangibles £41.9m (2024: £45.5m)
When an acquisition is made, the accounting standards (IFRS 3: Business Combinations) require that an exercise is undertaken to value any brands, trade names or other intellectual property (such as customer lists). Following recognition of these assets, they are amortised over a period of 2-20 years.
Given the number of significant acquisitions made across 2017 to 2022, primarily within THG Beauty, we consider this amount should be viewed separately to other amortisation to ensure comparability to those who undertook fewer or no acquisitions. This is a non-cash cost.
There were no additions here and the reduction in acquired amortisation year on year was largely driven by a combination of the prior year impairment reducing the carrying value of assets alongside some of the assets now being fully written down.
Adjusted EBITDA and operating profit/(loss)
Adjusted EBITDA for the year totalled £76.6m (2024: £83.3m). This resilient performance was delivered against significant, well-publicised external headwinds. The modest reduction year on year was principally driven by challenges within THG Nutrition, which faced sustained, record-high whey commodity prices and the persistent weakness of the Japanese yen. These factors impacted margins and prompted a strategic pivot away from the D2C model in Asia. Profitability was also temporarily constrained by a planned life cycle investment programme across THG Beauty's own-brand portfolio, a strategic decision taken to enhance and reposition key brands for future growth.
The Group's statutory operating profit/(loss) for the year showed a substantial improvement, swinging to a profit of £8.1m from a loss of £147.9m in 2024. This improvement of over £150m is directly attributable to a significant reduction in adjusting items, which fell to £30.2m from £124.5m in the prior year, combined with the profit generated on disposal of Claremont Ingredients totalling £60.5m (2024: £nil). The 2024 result was materially impacted by significant, non-recurring costs relating to the Group's strategic overhaul, which included losses on the disposal of discontinued categories, associated asset impairments and costs to complete the global Myprotein rebrand. The successful conclusion of these initiatives meant these costs did not recur to the same extent in 2025, revealing a much-improved underlying performance for the continuing Group.
Finance costs net of finance income
Finance costs for the year have benefited from the Group's substantial deleveraging following the successful debt refinancing completed in the first quarter of 2025.
This benefit, however, was partially offset by three main factors. Firstly, the Group faced a higher average cost of debt, a reflection of the higher interest rate environment relative to the original Term Loan B which was incepted in 2019. Secondly, the total finance cost includes approximately £3m of notional, non-cash interest related to the convertible loan issued as part of the refinancing and converted to equity in December 2025. Thirdly, the refinancing also resulted in non-cash accounting charges of approximately £11m, driven by the treatment of historic prepaid arrangement fees and the application of the revised effective interest rate on the new debt structure.
Despite the impact of these non-cash items on the income statement, the statement of cash flows indicates that net cash interest costs were broadly comparable year on year, highlighting the underlying operational benefits of the reduced external borrowings in an economic environment of increased interest costs.
Loss before tax from continuing operations and tax rate
Loss before tax from continuing operations was £69.4m (2024: £202.4m). The effective tax rate is -8.2% (2024: -10.8%), based on a total tax credit of £5.7m (2024: tax credit £21.9m). The effective tax rate differs from the average statutory rate of 25%. This is primarily due to an exempt gain on the disposal of a subsidiary (21.8%) offset by the movement in deferred tax not recognised (-41.5%). The non-deductible expenses principally comprise of the share-based payments charge and non-qualifying depreciation.
At 31 December 2025, the total net deferred tax liability is £43.8m (2024: £59.6m). The deferred tax liability in respect of intangible assets recognised on consolidation was £105.6m (2024: £123.0m). The deferred tax asset in respect of tax losses recognised was £32.8m (2024: £46.4m). There were £52.9m of unrecognised deferred tax assets in respect of tax losses at the balance sheet date. This non-recognition has an impact on the income statement tax charge, and this is one of the primary reasons for the effective tax rate being below the statutory rate.
Discontinued operations
On 2 January 2025, the Group successfully completed the previously announced demerger of THG Ingenuity into a standalone, independent private company. THG Ingenuity has been recognised as a discontinued operation and the 2025 results disclosed THG Ingenuity as discontinued. A profit on disposal of £117.8m was crystallised in 2025 (2024: £145.6m loss). The current year gain on distribution of THG Ingenuity (see more detail within note 12.2 of the financial statements) is calculated as the difference between the fair value and the book value of its net assets after finalisation of completion accounts. The loss in the prior year was primarily driven by the operating loss of THG Ingenuity.
Profit/(loss) for the financial year
The Group delivered a statutory profit for the financial year of £54.1m (2024: loss of £326.1m). This improvement of over £380m is principally attributable to more than a £260m positive swing in the result from discontinued operations, which generated a profit in 2025 versus a loss in 2024. The result was further aided by a c.£95m reduction in charges classified as adjusting items within continuing operations.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share were £0.04 per share (2024: loss of £(0.24) per share). This was primarily driven by the statutory profit noted above arising from the profit on discontinuation of THG Ingenuity and the profit on disposal of Claremont Ingredients.
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Cash flow statement |
2025 £m |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
2024 (Post demerger) £m |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
76.6 |
83.4 |
|
Working capital movements |
(21.8) |
17.9 |
|
Tax paid |
(3.7) |
(1.3) |
|
Adjusted items |
(17.8) |
(21.2) |
|
Net cash generated from operating activities |
33.4 |
78.8 |
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(4.0) |
(7.5) |
|
Purchase of intangible assets |
(17.1) |
(13.6) |
|
Interest paid |
(46.0) |
(45.0) |
|
Interest received |
2.5 |
9.0 |
|
Lease repayments |
(20.6) |
(21.4) |
|
Free cash flow |
(51.8) |
0.4 |
|
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries net of cash disposed |
101.4 |
- |
|
Repayments of bank borrowings |
(217.3) |
(23.8) |
|
Share placing, net of directly attributable costs |
- |
93.3 |
|
Proceeds from issuance of Ordinary Shares net of fees |
21.4 |
- |
|
Proceeds from the issue of convertible loans |
67.5 |
- |
|
Payments on distribution |
(46.7) |
- |
|
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents |
(125.5) |
69.9 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
183.1 |
308.6 |
Free cash outflow in 2025 totals £51.8m (2024: £0.4m inflow). This is driven by a reduction in Adjusted EBITDA arising from the factors mentioned above and an adverse working capital movement of £21.8m. This reflects the normal seasonal outflow in the first half of the year, which partially reversed in the second half. The inflow in H2 was moderated by a conscious decision to invest in inventory for fast-moving THG Beauty lines to support the stronger-than-expected sales momentum in the fourth quarter. We view this as a temporary phasing impact and expect this position to unwind through 2026.
Capital expenditure has significantly reduced as guided post-demerger. The total spend in 2025 totalled £21.1m for the year (2024: £21.1m), reflecting the Group's disciplined capital allocation strategy.
The Group successfully completed a major refinancing in April 2025, providing enhanced balance sheet strength with facilities now extending to 2029. Cash flows from financing activities show a reduction in borrowings of £217.3m, which was largely funded by proceeds from the £88.9m equity raise and the £100.7m net proceeds from the disposal of Claremont Ingredients.
While cash interest paid remained consistent year on year, given the decrease in interest rates during the year, cash interest received decreased from £9.0m in 2024 to £2.5m in 2025.
The Group closed the year in a strong liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents of £183.1m and a fully undrawn revolving credit facility ("RCF") of £150m, providing total cash and available facilities of approximately £333m at year end.
Balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents and net cash before lease liabilities
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31 December 2025 £m |
31 December 2024 |
|
|
£m |
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|
Loans and other borrowings |
|
(430.4) |
(604.6) |
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Lease liabilities |
|
(130.8) |
(41.4) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
183.1 |
308.6 |
|
Sub-total |
|
(378.1) |
(337.3) |
|
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
Retranslate debt balance at swap rate where hedged by foreign exchange derivatives |
14.3 |
(8.3) |
|
|
Net debt |
|
(363.8) |
(345.6) |
|
Net debt adjusted for demerger subleases |
|
(363.8) |
(422.5) |
|
Net debt before lease liabilities |
|
(233.0) |
(304.3) |
At 31 December 2025, the Group held £183.1m in cash and cash equivalents (2024: £308.6m). Total available liquidity stood at c.£333m, including the fully undrawn RCF of £150m.
As part of its ongoing strategy to reduce gross debt, the Group successfully completed a major refinancing of its debt facilities in the first half, extending key maturities to 2029 and providing long-term balance sheet stability following the demerger of THG Ingenuity. At the year end, total borrowings stood at £430.4m, a significant reduction from £604.6m at the prior year end. The Group's streamlined facilities now primarily comprise a €445m Term Loan B, with the previous Term Loan A facility having been fully repaid during the year.
The decrease in net debt before leases year-on-year has been driven by the reduction in borrowings following the refinancing outlined above and the associated equity raise.
The increase in net debt is driven by the increase in lease liabilities. The majority of the Group's material leases left the Group as part of the demerger, as they relate to THG Ingenuity's operations, however, new subleases were entered into in 2025 following the demerger totalling £76.9m reflecting THGs use of properties where the headlease is with Ingenuity. To compare on a like for like basis we have included net debt adjusted for demerger subleases. On this basis, net debt has declined year on year reflective of the reduction in borrowings.
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment totalled £55.8m (2024: £64.9m). Intangible assets totalled £836.0m (2024: £958.3m) with the reduction in intangibles driven by a combination of the amortisation charge (see earlier), the sale of Claremont Ingredients and foreign exchange rates reducing the value of US dollar denominated assets.
Right-of-use-assets totalled £116.8m (2024: £29.3m). The increase compared to the 2024 year end relates primarily to the subleases entered into as part of the demerger with no material new leases entered into during the financial year.
Going concern
The Group remains in a strong cash position following the demerger with cash and cash equivalents totalling £183.1m (2024: £308.6m).
At 31 December 2025, the RCF was undrawn, meaning the Group had £150m available in undrawn facilities, leaving THG with c.£333m in cash and available facilities.
Net debt before lease liabilities totalled £233.0m (2024: net debt before lease liabilities £304.3m).
In making their assessment of going concern, the Directors reviewed financial projections until 30 April 2027 and concluded that the Group was a going concern.
Stress test scenarios were modelled to take into account severe but plausible impacts of a combination of the principal risks occurring, including reducing sales for the two key businesses to levels below historic actuals and current budgets. A reverse stress test was also separately modelled. The results of stress testing demonstrated that the combination of mitigating actions available including existing cash resources, level of discretionary spend and ability to utilise the RCF were sufficient for the Group to withstand such impacts.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 31 December 2025
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2025 Total £Õ000 |
2024 Total £Õ000 |
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Note |
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Continuing operations |
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|
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Revenue |
2 |
1,717,877 |
1,751,404 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
(1,029,879) |
(1,057,809) |
|
Gross profit |
|
687,998 |
693,595 |
|
Distribution costs |
|
(215,419) |
(230,957) |
|
Administrative costs |
|
(524,982) |
(610,533) |
|
Profit on disposal of subsidiary |
9.1 |
60,537 |
- |
|
Operating profit/(loss) |
3 |
8,134 |
(147,895) |
|
Finance income |
6 |
2,535 |
9,049 |
|
Finance costs |
6 |
(80,052) |
(63,554) |
|
Loss before taxation |
|
(69,383) |
(202,400) |
|
Income tax credit |
|
5,708 |
21,867 |
|
Loss for the financial year from continuing operations |
|
(63,675) |
(180,533) |
|
Discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
Profit/(loss) for the financial year from discontinued operations, net of tax |
9.2 |
117,800 |
(145,607) |
|
Profit/(loss) for the financial year |
|
54,125 |
(326,140) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income/(expense) |
|
|
|
|
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss: |
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, net of tax |
|
(28,939) |
12,175 |
|
Net loss in cash flow hedges |
|
(5,433) |
(7,941) |
|
Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the financial year |
|
19,753 |
(321,906) |
|
Basic and diluted loss per share continuing operations (£) |
16 |
(0.04) |
(0.13) |
|
Basic and diluted profit/(loss) per share discontinued operations (£) |
16 |
0.08 |
(0.11) |
|
Basic and diluted profit/(loss) per share (£) |
16 |
0.04 |
(0.24) |
Adjusted EBITDA
|
|
|
2025 Total £Õ000 |
20242 Total £Õ000 |
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
||
|
|
Note |
||
|
Operating profit/(loss) |
|
8,134 |
(147,895) |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
Amortisation |
7 |
16,520 |
19,880 |
|
Amortisation of acquired intangibles |
7 |
41,886 |
45,506 |
|
Depreciation |
3 |
32,459 |
24,824 |
|
Adjusted items - cash |
4 |
14,299 |
24,547 |
|
Adjusted items - non-cash |
4 |
6,400 |
42,440 |
|
Adjusted items - non-cash impairment |
4 |
9,528 |
57,466 |
|
Share-based payments |
5 |
7,903 |
16,579 |
|
Profit on disposal of a subsidiary |
9.1 |
(60,537) |
- |
|
Adjusted EBITDA1 |
|
76,592 |
83,347 |
The comprehensive income/(expense) 100% attributable to the owners of the parent company.
1. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as operating profit before depreciation, amortisation, share-based payments, profit on disposal of a subsidiary and adjusted items.
2. Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 has been restated from £92.1m to £83.3m to remove the separate classification of discontinued categories which totalled £8.7m to provide a like-for-like comparison to 2025.
Consolidated statement of financial position
as at 31 December 2025
|
|
|
31 December 2025 £Õ000 |
31 December 2024 £Õ000 |
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|
|
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|
|
Note |
||
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets |
7 |
836,034 |
958,322 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
8 |
55,841 |
64,890 |
|
Right-of-use assets |
15 |
116,783 |
29,327 |
|
Other financial assets |
|
- |
4,590 |
|
Deferred tax asset |
|
599 |
4,072 |
|
|
|
1,009,257 |
1,061,201 |
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
Assets held for distribution |
|
- |
762,369 |
|
Inventories |
10 |
272,839 |
265,371 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
11 |
106,691 |
147,272 |
|
Other financial assets |
|
26,468 |
727 |
|
Current tax asset |
|
801 |
- |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
12 |
183,099 |
308,622 |
|
|
|
589,898 |
1,484,361 |
|
Total assets |
|
1,599,155 |
2,545,562 |
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
Ordinary Shares |
|
9,606 |
8,219 |
|
Share premium |
|
2,207,500 |
2,117,148 |
|
Merger reserve |
|
- |
615 |
|
Capital redemption reserve |
|
523 |
523 |
|
Hedging reserve |
|
(42,880) |
(36,134) |
|
Cost of hedging reserve |
|
34,769 |
33,456 |
|
FX reserve |
|
1,996 |
27,779 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
(1,786,292) |
(1,845,779) |
|
|
|
425,222 |
305,827 |
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
14 |
360,742 |
491,782 |
|
Other financial liabilities |
|
- |
35,705 |
|
Lease liabilities |
15 |
109,868 |
31,077 |
|
Provisions |
|
15,871 |
11,911 |
|
Deferred tax liability |
|
44,403 |
63,701 |
|
|
|
530,884 |
634,176 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Liabilities held for distribution |
|
- |
589,672 |
|
Contract liability |
|
17,279 |
15,650 |
|
Trade and other payables |
13 |
464,832 |
342,527 |
|
Borrowings |
14 |
69,618 |
112,785 |
|
Current tax liability |
|
3,190 |
3,568 |
|
Lease liabilities |
15 |
20,945 |
10,293 |
|
Provisions |
|
3,392 |
6,469 |
|
Other financial liabilities |
|
63,793 |
23,264 |
|
Dividend liability |
|
- |
501,331 |
|
|
|
643,049 |
1,605,559 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
1,173,933 |
2,239,735 |
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
1,599,155 |
2,545,562 |
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 December 2025
|
|
|
Ordinary Shares £'000 |
Share premium £'000 |
Merger reserve £'000 |
Capital redemption reserve £'000 |
FX reserve £'000 |
|
Cost of hedging reserve £'000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Hedging reserve £'000 |
Retained earnings £'000 |
Total equity £'000 |
||||||
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
|
Note |
|||||||||
|
Balance at 1 January 2024 |
|
7,072 |
2,024,824 |
615 |
523 |
15,604 |
(20,020) |
25,283 |
(1,032,234) |
1,021,667 |
|
Loss for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(326,140) |
(326,140) |
|
Other comprehensive expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impact of foreign exchange |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,175 |
- |
- |
- |
12,175 |
|
Movement on hedging instruments |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(16,114) |
8,173 |
- |
(7,941) |
|
Total comprehensive (expense)/income for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,175 |
(16,114) |
8,173 |
(326,140) |
(321,906) |
|
Issue of Ordinary Share capital |
|
1,147 |
92,324 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
93,471 |
|
Share-based payments |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
16,579 |
16,579 |
|
Deferred tax in equity |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(2,653) |
(2,653) |
|
Dividend in specie |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(501,331) |
(501,331) |
|
Balance at 31 December 2024 |
|
8,219 |
2,117,148 |
615 |
523 |
27,779 |
(36,134) |
33,456 |
(1,845,779) |
305,827 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at 1 January 2025 |
|
8,219 |
2,117,148 |
615 |
523 |
27,779 |
(36,134) |
33,456 |
(1,845,779) |
305,827 |
|
Profit for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
54,125 |
54,125 |
|
Other comprehensive loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impact of foreign exchange |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
(28,939) |
- |
- |
- |
(28,939) |
|
Movement on hedging instruments |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(6,746) |
1,313 |
- |
(5,433) |
|
Total comprehensive (expense)/income for the year |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
(28,939) |
(6,746) |
1,313 |
54,125 |
19,753 |
|
Issue of Ordinary Share capital |
|
343 |
21,074 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
21,417 |
|
Convertible loan |
|
1,044 |
69,278 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
70,322 |
|
Share-based payments |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7,903 |
7,903 |
|
Reserves movement of demerged entities |
|
- |
- |
(615) |
- |
3,156 |
- |
- |
(2,541) |
- |
|
Balance at 31 December 2025 |
|
9,606 |
2,207,500 |
- |
523 |
1,996 |
(42,880) |
34,769 |
(1,786,292) |
425,222 |
Consolidated statement of cash flows
for the year ended 31 December 2025
|
|
Note |
2025 £Õ000 |
2024 £Õ000 |
|
|
|||
|
Cash flows from operating activities before adjusted cash flows |
|
|
|
|
Cash generated from operations |
|
54,834 |
136,412 |
|
Income tax paid |
|
(3,678) |
(621) |
|
Net cash generated from operating activities before adjusted cash flows |
|
51,156 |
135,791 |
|
Cash flows relating to adjusted items |
|
(17,753) |
(39,328) |
|
Net cash generated from operating activities |
|
33,403 |
96,463 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of subsidiaries net of cash acquired |
|
- |
(23) |
|
Proceeds from disposal of subsidiaries (net of cash disposed) |
|
101,385 |
- |
|
Payments on distribution |
17 |
(46,709) |
- |
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
|
(4,030) |
(31,709) |
|
Purchase of intangible assets |
|
(17,124) |
(69,571) |
|
Interest received |
6 |
2,535 |
9,190 |
|
Net cash from/(used) in investing activities |
|
36,057 |
(92,113) |
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of Ordinary Shares net of fees |
|
21,417 |
93,319 |
|
Proceeds from the issue of convertible loan |
|
67,535 |
- |
|
Interest paid |
|
(45,999) |
(44,954) |
|
Repayment of lease liabilities |
15 |
(20,645) |
(47,476) |
|
Repayment of bank borrowings and loan fees |
|
(654,257) |
(23,800) |
|
Proceeds from bank borrowings |
|
436,966 |
- |
|
Net cash flow from financing activities |
|
(194,983) |
(22,911) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(125,523) |
(18,561) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year |
|
308,622 |
416,162 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
12 |
183,099 |
397,601 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents held in disposal group presented as held for distribution at the end of the year |
|
- |
88,979 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year |
|
183,099 |
308,622 |
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
1. Basis of Preparation
a. General information
THG PLC (company number 06539496) is a public company limited by shares and incorporated in England and Wales. It has a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange and is the holding company of the Group. The address of its registered office is Icon 1 7-9 Sunbank Lane, Ringway, Altrincham, United Kingdom, WA15 0AF. The Company is the parent and the ultimate parent of the Group, the financial statements comprises the results of the Company and its subsidiaries ("the Group"). The financial period presented here is for the 12 months ending 31 December 2025, and a prior period comparative of the 12 months ending 31 December 2024.
b. Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements, have been prepared in accordance with UK-adopted international accounting standards ("IFRS") and, as regards the parent company financial statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for derivatives which are held at fair value.
The financial information included in this preliminary statement of results does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 435 of the Companies Act (the "Act"). These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of THG PLC and its subsidiaries apply the same accounting policies, presentation and methods of calculation as those followed in the preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024, which were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and were also prepared in accordance with IFRS adopted by the European Union ('EU'), the Companies Act 2006 and Article 4 of the EU IAS Regulations.
The statutory accounts for the 12 months ending 31 December 2025 were approved by the Board of Directors on 25 March 2026. The Auditors of the Group made a report thereon under Chapter 3 or part 16 of the Act. This report was unqualified and does not contain a statement under sections 498 (2) or (3) of the Act.
The statutory accounts for the 12 months ending 31 December 2024 have been delivered to the registrar of Companies, and the Independent Auditors of the Group made a report thereon under Chapter 3 or part 16 of the Act. This report was unqualified and does not contain a statement under sections 498 (2) or (3) of the Act.
The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling, rounded to the nearest hundred thousand unless otherwise stated. The Directors consider it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements of the Group.
The accounting policies adopted by the Group in the current year are consistent with those adopted during the year ended 31 December 2024.
There have been no new or amended accounting standards or interpretations adopted during the year that have had a significant impact on the Group's financial statements.
The Group is currently reviewing the likely impact of IFRS 18 on its statutory reporting and early adopted the amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 (effective 1 January 2026) in relation to credit and debit card payments made by customers which are receivable from banks and clear the bank shortly after the transaction takes place. There are no other standards, interpretations or amendments to IFRS that have been issued but are not yet effective that are expected to have a material impact on the Group's financial statements.
2. Segmental reporting and revenue
The Directors have concluded that for 2025, the Group's continuing operations consist of two reportable segments: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. The 2024 reportable segments have been restated for consistency.
The Directors have assessed the criteria and considerations under IFRS 8 'Operating Segments' in order to identify operating segments within the Group. During 2024, the Group made the decision to demerge THG Ingenuity. As a result and in accordance with IFRS 5, THG Ingenuity was classified as a discontinued operation and has not been included in the note below, see note 9.2 for more information.
The following table describes the main activities for each reportable operating segment:
|
Segment |
Activities |
|
THG Beauty |
A digital-first brand owner, retailer and manufacturer in the prestige beauty market, with a portfolio of own brands across skincare, haircare and cosmetics. Through its retail websites, including Lookfantastic, Dermstore and Cult Beauty, it is a route to market globally for third-party premium brands. |
|
THG Nutrition |
A group of digital-first nutrition brands, which includes the world's largest online sports nutrition brand Myprotein and its family of brands (Myvegan, Myvitamins, MP Activewear and MyPRO), with a vertically integrated business model supported by global THG production facilities. |
Central costs relate primarily to the PLC Board remuneration, professional services fees, Group finance, M&A, risk (insurance) and governance costs that are not recharged to the divisions as they principally relate to the operations of the PLC holding company.
The chief operating decision-maker ("CODM") is the executive Board directors, who makes key operating decisions for the business. The CODM receives daily financial information at the combined Group level, along with monthly information at a business level, and uses this information to allocate resources, make operating decisions and monitor the performance of each of the businesses.
The measure of the Group's profit or loss used by THG's management team is Adjusted EBITDA comprising operating profit or loss adjusted for interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, shared-based payments, profit on disposal of a subsidiary and adjusted items. This is reconciled to the nearest IFRS measure (profit or loss before tax) in the below table.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FY 2025 Continuing operations Statutory £'000 |
|
|
|
THG Beauty £'000 |
THG Nutrition £'000 |
Central PLC £'000 |
Total reportable segments £'000 |
Adjusted items £'000 |
Amortisation and depreciation £'000 |
||
|
|
||||||||
|
2025 |
||||||||
|
Revenue |
1,107,864 |
609,130 |
- |
1,716,994 |
883 |
- |
1,717,877 |
|
|
Gross profit |
435,553 |
263,349 |
- |
698,902 |
(10,091) |
(813) |
687,998 |
|
|
Margin % |
39.3% |
43.2% |
- |
40.7% |
- |
- |
40.0% |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
65,790 |
28,755 |
(17,953) |
76,592 |
- |
- |
76,592 |
|
|
Margin % |
5.9% |
4.7% |
- |
4.5% |
- |
- |
4.5% |
|
|
Depreciation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(32,459) |
|
|
Amortisation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(58,406) |
|
|
Share-based payments |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(7,903) |
|
|
Profit on sale of a subsidiary |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
60,537 |
|
|
Adjusted items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(30,227) |
|
|
Operating profit |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
8,134 |
|
|
Finance income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2,535 |
|
|
Finance costs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(80,052) |
|
|
Loss before taxation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(69,383) |
|
Segment assets and liabilities are not disclosed because they are not regularly reported or reviewed by the Board.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FY 2024 Continuing operations Statutory £'000 |
|
|
|
THG Beauty £'000 |
THG Nutrition £'000 |
Central PLC £'000 |
Total reportable segments £'000 |
Adjusted items £'000 |
Amortisation and depreciation £'000 |
||
|
|
||||||||
|
20241 |
||||||||
|
Revenue |
1,171,141 |
580,263 |
- |
1,751,404 |
- |
- |
1,751,404 |
|
|
Gross profit |
468,898 |
258,575 |
- |
727,473 |
(33,562) |
(316) |
693,595 |
|
|
Margin % |
40.0% |
44.6% |
- |
41.5% |
- |
- |
39.6% |
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
71,166 |
34,418 |
(22,237) |
83,347 |
- |
- |
83,347 |
|
|
Margin % |
6.1% |
5.9% |
- |
4.8% |
- |
- |
4.8% |
|
|
Depreciation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(24,824) |
|
|
Amortisation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(65,386) |
|
|
Share-based payments |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(16,579) |
|
|
Adjusted items |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(124,453) |
|
|
Operating loss |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(147,895) |
|
|
Finance income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
9,049 |
|
|
Finance costs |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(63,554) |
|
|
Loss before taxation |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(202,400) |
|
1. The segmental result for 2024 has been restated within the above table to provide a like-for-like comparison for 2025. Restatements have been made to reflect the removal of discontinued categories as a separate segment. The combined result of these adjustments is that for 2024, segmental Adjusted EBITDA has been restated as follows: THG Beauty by £(8.6)m, THG Nutrition by £(0.1)m and Central PLC by £nil.
The Group has provided an analysis of external continuing revenue by region (by destination):
|
|
|
2024 £Õ000 |
|
|
2025 £Õ000 |
|
|
|
||
|
UK |
909,755 |
820,517 |
|
USA |
296,957 |
362,874 |
|
Europe |
351,037 |
362,489 |
|
Rest of the world |
160,128 |
205,524 |
|
|
1,717,877 |
1,751,404 |
The Group's non-current assets by geography are as follows:
|
|
2025 £Õ000 |
2024 £Õ000 |
|
|
||
|
UK |
582,998 |
624,541 |
|
Europe |
45,353 |
42,270 |
|
Rest of the world |
380,307 |
385,728 |
|
|
1,008,658 |
1,052,539 |
3. Operating loss
|
|
|
|
2024 £Õ000 |
|
|
|
2025 £Õ000 |
|
|
|
Note |
||
|
Operating loss has been arrived at after charging/(crediting): |
|
|
|
|
Adjusted items - cash |
4 |
14,299 |
24,547 |
|
Adjusted items - non-cash |
4 |
6,400 |
42,440 |
|
Adjusted items - non-cash impairment |
4 |
9,528 |
57,466 |
|
Employee costs |
|
136,338 |
142,253 |
|
Share-based payments |
5 |
7,903 |
16,579 |
|
Depreciation on fixed assets |
8 |
12,012 |
13,092 |
|
Depreciation on right-of-use assets |
15 |
20,447 |
11,732 |
|
Amortisation |
7 |
16,520 |
19,880 |
|
Amortisation of acquired intangibles |
7 |
41,886 |
45,506 |
|
Net foreign exchange gain |
|
(35) |
(37) |
4. Adjusted items
Adjusted items represent material non-recurring items, including costs relating to acquisitions, disposals and significant strategic programmes, some of which may span multiple reporting periods. These items are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA as management believe their inclusion distorts the underlying trading performance. This is consistent with the way that financial performance is measured by management and reported to the Board.
|
|
|
2024 £Õ000 |
|
|
2025 £Õ000 |
|
|
|
||
|
Within revenue |
|
|
|
Other legal and professional revenue |
296 |
- |
|
Revenue generated by loss-making brands and emerging territories arising from the strategic review |
(1,179) |
- |
|
|
(883) |
- |
|
Within cost of sales |
|
|
|
Loss on disposal arising from the exit of discontinued or loss-making categories |
1,166 |
24,742 |
|
Inventory provision following strategic review and commercial rebrand |
2,976 |
8,820 |
|
Costs following the outcome of the strategic review of loss-making brands and emerging territories |
6,832 |
- |
|
|
10,974 |
33,562 |
|
Within distribution costs |
|
|
|
Transportation, delivery and fulfilment costs |
721 |
1,268 |
|
|
721 |
1,268 |
|
Within administrative costs |
|
|
|
Impairment of assets - THG Experience |
589 |
14,854 |
|
Impairment of assets - discontinued categories |
8,939 |
57,466 |
|
Loss on property portfolio restructure |
963 |
528 |
|
Loss on disposal arising from the exit of discontinued or loss-making categories |
- |
259 |
|
Costs following the outcome of the strategic review of loss-making brands and emerging territories |
1,193 |
172 |
|
Restructuring costs |
3,228 |
5,582 |
|
Acquisitions - restructuring and integration |
148 |
3,047 |
|
Onerous contracts |
- |
7,075 |
|
Other legal and professional costs |
4,355 |
640 |
|
|
19,415 |
89,623 |
|
Total adjusted items before tax |
30,227 |
124,453 |
|
Tax impact |
(7,573) |
(5,095) |
|
Total adjusted items |
22,654 |
119,358 |
|
Cash adjusting items before tax1 |
14,299 |
24,547 |
1. Cash adjusting items before tax total £14.3m (2024: £24.5m) reflecting the total cash before tax expected to be paid. This differs from the consolidated statement of cashflows which also reflects the timing of such payments. Cash paid in 2025 totalled £17.8m.
Revenue and costs relating to the outcome of the strategic review of loss-making brands and emerging territories
In 2025, the Group initiated a strategic review of the operating models within THG NutritionÕs Asia and India operations, as well as the THG Beauty Brands portfolio. The review focused on territories and brands identified as emerging or loss‑making given the challenging commodity and macroeconomic backdrop. As a result, strategic changes have been implemented across these operating models to improve profitability and customer experience. The incremental costs and revenue received associated with the previously adopted models have been recorded within adjusted items on the basis that the strategic change represents a reset to underlying revenue and costs. Costs included within cost of sales relate to stock provisions required to reduce stock to its net realisable value as part of the strategic change alongside the incremental costs that will not recur under the new models. Administrative costs include the costs of advisers and contractors supporting the strategic transition. These items are one‑off in nature and are not expected to recur following the embedding of the new operating models within 2026.
Within administrative costs, the comparative costs relate to costs recognised following management's decision to consolidate its previously acquired warehouses into the existing THG network. These are costs incurred to relocate stock across the fulfilment network, restructuring costs associated with the dual running of facilities, severance payments, and other third-party costs such as rent and utilities.
Loss on disposal arising from the exit of discontinued or loss-making categories
Consistent with the Group's ongoing commitment to simplify and streamline operations as part of the strategic review of loss‑making categories and territories, several actions concluded in 2024 with some spanning into 2025.
This includes the sale of some non-core brands and product offerings across THG Beauty. These costs are deemed to be one-off losses to enable and complete the exit of loss-making areas of the business which resulted in an inventory provision adjustment within cost of sales and asset impairments within administrative costs to reflect the assets' recoverable value. In 2024, these costs included the sale of its portfolio of luxury goods websites (previously THG Luxury) along with some non-core brands and product offerings across THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
Inventory provision following strategic review and commercial rebrand
In H2 2023, Myprotein initiated a comprehensive global rebrand, reflecting a pivotal change in strategy aimed at broadening the accessibility of its products. The Group's commitment to sustainability, notably reducing waste, underpinned this phased rebrand which spanned several months. This allowed for the trade through of old brand packaging and drove minimal disposal of stock. Where possible, stock was sold through in line with this strategy; however, for items that could not be sold, primarily clothing, a one-off stock provision was recognised for discontinued or obsolete items as part of adjusting items, as these costs are not indicative of the Group's underlying trade as discounts and marketing expenses associated with the clearance of associated stock would typically not be incurred. Some similar costs have also been incurred in 2025 as part of the finalisation of the rebrand, mainly in relation to the vertically integrated supply chain. The rebrand is now complete and no costs are expected in 2026.
Transportation, delivery and fulfilment costs
The conflict in Israel has disrupted international logistics routes, resulting in higher transportation and fulfilment costs as the war continues, which are not fully passed on to customers. The residual expense is therefore over and above those incurred through the normal course of business.
Impairment of assets - THG Experience
In 2024, the decision to pause refurbishment work on an asset within THG Experience led to an impairment. In 2025 a further impairment of £0.6m has been charged, following a formal appraisal completed in the year in respect of the expected cost of returning the property at the end of the term.
Impairment of assets - discontinued categories
Following the decision to discontinue certain beauty brands in 2024 an impairment was charged in the prior year totalling £57.5m. In the current year, an additional impairment totalling £8.9m has been recognised to write down the assets discontinued to £nil.
Loss on property portfolio restructure
Following a Group review of properties held within its portfolio, leased properties no longer in use have been sold or repurposed. Where vacated properties are retained, unavoidable costs relating to these sites are incurred over the remaining life of the lease and will continue to be classified as adjusted items. These remaining lease terms range from two to nine years.
Restructuring costs
Consistent with the strategic review, the Group continues to explore and implement corporate restructuring and evolve its internal operations where sustainable alternatives are identified. As part of this, the costs incurred are attributable to employee-related severance as part of specific operational restructuring projects as efficiencies are implemented across the business, notably as AI enables automation. The costs of the restructuring programme were offset by the annualised saving within six months. These projects, and the costs attached, are expected to be completed within a 12-month period. The costs have been classified as adjusted items due to the scale of the restructuring undertaken during the year.
Acquisitions Ð restructuring and integration
Costs incurred relate to mergers and acquisitions with the comparative being the costs for the integration of Biossance, which was acquired in December 2023, into the existing THG network. These costs have been incurred from the point of initial acquisition through to completion of the integration of the businesses. Given the nature of these costs, it is not unusual for these to span more than one accounting period depending on the date of acquisition and the time required for the integration to be completed.
Onerous contracts
The comparative costs related to a sponsorship agreement the Group entered into in 2023 and an aborted implementation of a Human Resources enterprise reporting platform (ERP) system, both of which had not delivered the expected commercial returns and were concluded as onerous. No further costs were incurred in 2025.
Other legal and professional revenue and costs
The Group incurs legal and professional costs that are non-recurring, one-off in nature and not related to trading activities. These costs are included as adjusted items and can include, but are not limited to, legal costs for one-off matters and other fees associated with investor activities. The legal and professional costs incurred during 2025 include fees relating to the refinancing completed in the year, other adviser fees for one-off projects and costs of refunds to customers processed through revenue. The legal and professional costs incurred during 2024 relate to the transfer to the equity shares (commercial companies) ("ESCC") category of the Official List.
5. Share-based payments
Overview
The Group operates a share-based compensation plan, under which the Group receives services from employees as consideration for equity instruments (options) of the Company. The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the equity instruments is recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income with the corresponding increase to equity.
Previously issued plans
Senior leadership plan
Under the Senior Leadership Plan ("SLT Plan"), share options of the parent are granted to senior executives of the Company, including members of key management personnel. The awards vest in three equal tranches, annually on 31 December over the three years from grant date. Performance conditions and targets linked to ESG are attached to a small proportion of the awards to a small number of participants. The fair value of the share options is the market price of the underlying shares on the grant date. There are no cash settlement alternatives. The Group does not have a past practice of cash settlement for these options. The Group accounts for the SLT as an equity-settled plan.
Employee plan
Under the Employee Plan, the Group, at its discretion, may grant share options of the parent to employees other than senior executives. The option awards will vest in three equal tranches annually on 31 December over the three years from grant date, provided participants remain in continued employments with the Company at each date. A small number of shares vested in full on 31 December following issue. The fair value of the share options is the market price of the underlying shares on the grant date.
The contractual term of the share options is three years and there are no cash settlement alternatives for the employees. The Group does not have a past practice of cash settlement for these awards. The Group accounts for the Employee Plan as an equity-settled plan.
Plans issued in the year
A total of 9,585,327 shares were issued in the 12 months to 31 December 2025. The shares issued during the year are as follows:
|
|
2025 £'000 |
2024 £'000 |
|
|
||
|
Expense arising from equity-settled share-based payment transactions |
7,903 |
16,579 |
The following table shows the shares granted and outstanding at the beginning and end of the year:
|
|
|
2025 Weighted average exercise price |
|
2024 Weighted average exercise price |
|
|
2025 Number of shares |
2024 Number of shares |
||
|
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
As at 1 January |
88,454,894 |
£0.04 |
68,718,060 |
£0.04 |
|
Granted during the year |
9,585,327 |
£0.00 |
33,574,120 |
£0.02 |
|
Forfeited during the year |
(6,362,060) |
£0.04 |
(3,854,758) |
£0.00 |
|
Exercised during the year |
(21,647,590) |
£0.02 |
(9,982,528) |
£0.00 |
|
As at 31 December |
70,030,571 |
£0.04 |
88,454,894 |
£0.04 |
|
Exercisable as at 31 December |
56,797,472 |
£0.05 |
6,072,570 |
£0.00 |
The key inputs to calculate the charge are the share price at the date of grant and an assumption around those not remaining in continued employment, spread across the vesting period. Achievement of performance conditions has been considered where appropriate. The range of exercise prices are £0.00 to £0.16 (2024: £0.00 to £0.16), and the weighted average remaining contractual life is 7.5 years (2024: 8.3 years). The weighted average share price at date of exercise of shares exercised during the year was £0.35 (2024: £0.60).
6. Finance income and cost
|
|
|
2024 £'000 |
|
|
2025 £'000 |
|
|
|
||
|
Finance income |
|
|
|
Bank interest receivable |
2,535 |
9,049 |
|
Finance costs |
|
|
|
Bank interest payable and charges |
73,045 |
61,968 |
|
Interest on lease liabilities1 |
7,007 |
1,586 |
|
|
80,052 |
63,554 |
1. Interest on lease liabilities comprises £6.5m (2024: £1.5m) of interest on lease liabilities and interest charge of £0.5m (2024: £0.1m) arising from the unwinding of the discount on dilapidations provisions.
7. Intangible assets
|
|
|
Platform development costs £'000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intellectual property £'000 |
|
New product development £'000 |
|
|
|
|
Goodwill £'000 |
Brands £'000 |
Total £'000 |
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|
|
||||||
|
Cost or valuation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
773,219 |
297,599 |
211,341 |
627,289 |
15,217 |
1,924,665 |
|
Transfers |
- |
(1,278) |
137 |
- |
528 |
(613) |
|
Additions |
- |
50,046 |
14,474 |
591 |
3,043 |
68,154 |
|
Currency translation |
1,266 |
19 |
1,663 |
1,941 |
(12) |
4,877 |
|
Disposals |
(439) |
(18,285) |
(21,119) |
(1,499) |
(15) |
(41,357) |
|
Transfers to assets held for distribution |
(86,896) |
(324,782) |
(33,343) |
(14,913) |
(4,893) |
(464,827) |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
687,150 |
3,319 |
173,153 |
613,409 |
13,868 |
1,490,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfers |
- |
5,401 |
- |
- |
(5,401) |
- |
|
Additions |
- |
244 |
10,488 |
- |
6,392 |
17,124 |
|
Currency translation |
(20,107) |
(206) |
(9,785) |
(19,304) |
(14) |
(49,416) |
|
Disposals |
(30,197) |
(248) |
(21,465) |
(478) |
- |
(52,388) |
|
At 31 December 2025 |
636,846 |
8,510 |
152,391 |
593,627 |
14,845 |
1,406,219 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated amortisation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
302,981 |
177,102 |
93,200 |
137,661 |
6,338 |
717,282 |
|
Amortisation |
- |
43,725 |
29,555 |
36,661 |
2,558 |
112,499 |
|
Currency translation |
392 |
(4) |
1,086 |
370 |
(14) |
1,830 |
|
Reclassification |
- |
- |
15,468 |
(15,468) |
- |
- |
|
Disposals |
(428) |
(17,684) |
(19,762) |
(2,099) |
(15) |
(39,988) |
|
Impairment loss (net) |
40,521 |
- |
- |
15,770 |
- |
56,291 |
|
Transfers to assets held for distribution |
(85,483) |
(199,925) |
(24,620) |
(3,235) |
(2,074) |
(315,337) |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
257,983 |
3,214 |
94,927 |
169,660 |
6,793 |
532,577 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortisation |
- |
2,319 |
21,581 |
34,174 |
332 |
58,406 |
|
Currency translation |
(2,197) |
(301) |
(6,624) |
(3,913) |
1 |
(13,034) |
|
Disposals |
- |
(73) |
(16,517) |
(113) |
- |
(16,703) |
|
Impairment loss |
- |
- |
- |
8,939 |
- |
8,939 |
|
At 31 December 2025 |
255,786 |
5,159 |
93,367 |
208,747 |
7,126 |
570,185 |
|
Net book value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
470,238 |
120,497 |
118,141 |
489,628 |
8,879 |
1,207,383 |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
429,167 |
105 |
78,226 |
443,749 |
7,075 |
958,322 |
|
At 31 December 2025 |
381,060 |
3,351 |
59,024 |
384,880 |
7,719 |
836,034 |
8. Property, plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leasehold freehold improvements and buildings £'000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computer |
|
|
|
|
Motor vehicles £'000 |
Plant and machinery £'000 |
Fixtures |
equipment |
|
|
|
|
and fittings |
and software |
Total |
|||
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|||
|
Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
2,263 |
152,963 |
106,865 |
133,150 |
109,607 |
504,848 |
|
Additions |
137 |
11,935 |
8,712 |
7,053 |
2,474 |
30,311 |
|
Transfers |
39 |
1,878 |
(3,698) |
2,289 |
1,041 |
1,549 |
|
Currency translation differences |
- |
(332) |
(783) |
142 |
(33) |
(1,006) |
|
Disposals |
(116) |
(2,349) |
(1,345) |
(780) |
(874) |
(5,464) |
|
Transfer to assets held for distribution |
(1,893) |
(109,492) |
(83,062) |
(124,692) |
(42,431) |
(361,570) |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
430 |
54,603 |
26,689 |
17,162 |
69,784 |
168,668 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions |
- |
2,579 |
854 |
190 |
613 |
4,236 |
|
Transfers |
- |
3 |
(123) |
2 |
118 |
- |
|
Currency translation differences |
1 |
(215) |
318 |
(83) |
(163) |
(142) |
|
Disposals |
(107) |
(1,072) |
(129) |
(102) |
(2,026) |
(3,436) |
|
At 31 December 2025 |
324 |
55,898 |
27,609 |
17,169 |
68,326 |
169,326 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
1,757 |
56,370 |
51,056 |
75,468 |
47,026 |
231,677 |
|
Depreciation (note 3) |
178 |
17,857 |
13,984 |
18,134 |
4,155 |
54,308 |
|
Transfers |
- |
8 |
(8) |
- |
- |
- |
|
Impairment loss |
- |
7,328 |
- |
- |
155 |
7,483 |
|
Currency translation differences |
- |
(92) |
(224) |
100 |
(50) |
(266) |
|
Disposals |
- |
(2,347) |
(1,212) |
(780) |
(494) |
(4,833) |
|
Transfer to assets held for distribution |
(1,773) |
(47,492) |
(42,213) |
(83,675) |
(9,438) |
(184,591) |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
162 |
31,632 |
21,383 |
9,247 |
41,354 |
103,778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation (note 3) |
98 |
5,688 |
4,798 |
778 |
650 |
12,012 |
|
Impairment loss |
- |
- |
(5) |
- |
- |
(5) |
|
Currency translation differences |
- |
(379) |
83 |
(100) |
(183) |
(579) |
|
Disposals |
(96) |
(1,018) |
(86) |
(62) |
(459) |
(1,721) |
|
At 31 December 2025 |
164 |
35,923 |
26,173 |
9,863 |
41,362 |
113,485 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2024 |
506 |
96,593 |
55,809 |
57,682 |
62,581 |
273,171 |
|
At 31 December 2024 |
268 |
22,971 |
5,306 |
7,915 |
28,430 |
64,890 |
|
At 31 December 2025 |
160 |
19,975 |
1,436 |
7,306 |
26,964 |
55,841 |
9.1 Disposal of Claremont Ingredients
On 6 August 2025, the Group announced that it had agreed to sell its wholly owned subsidiary, Claremont Ingredients, to the Nactarome Group for proceeds of £102.8m. The transaction completed on 3 September 2025. This divestment is a part of the Group's strategy to simplify its operations and expedite progress towards a net cash balance sheet. Claremont Ingredients does not represent a major line of business or geographical area of operations for the Group. Accordingly, the disposal does not meet the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation under IFRS 5, and the results of the subsidiary remain presented within continuing operations. The final gain on disposal incorporates the outcome of the completion accounts process with adjustments finalised and approved in H2 2025.
|
|
|
|
£'000 |
|
Proceeds from disposal |
|
|
102,814 |
|
Less: amount deducted at source |
|
|
(2,149) |
|
Net proceeds from disposal |
|
|
100,665 |
|
Less: net assets disposed |
|
|
(39,860) |
|
Less: disposal-related fees |
|
|
(268) |
|
Gain on disposal |
|
|
60,537 |
9.2 Discontinued operations
On 17 September 2024, the Group announced its intention to demerge THG Ingenuity from THG PLC into an independent private company. Shareholder approval was obtained on 27 December 2024 and, therefore, the Group believed that it was highly probable that the transaction would complete within 12 months from the date of the announcement. Therefore, THG Ingenuity was classified as a disposal group held for distribution and discontinued operations from that date. Upon demerger, THG Ingenuity included THG Experience, which had previously been reported as part of the THG Beauty segment. The demerger successfully completed on 2 January 2025.
As at 31 December 2024, the disposal group comprised £762.4m of assets held for distribution and £589.7m of liabilities held for distribution, which were presented separately on the face of the consolidated balance sheet as required by IFRS 5. A dividend liability of £501.3m was recognised within the statement of financial position at 31 December 2024. The dividend liability was settled on the date of the demerger on 2 January 2025. Included within the discontinued operations within the statement of comprehensive income is the final gain on distribution net of tax of £117.8m. The gain represents the difference between the fair value of THG Ingenuity at the demerger date and the carrying amount of the net assets distributed. The final gain incorporates the outcome of the completion accounts process under the demerger agreement, with adjustments finalised and approved in early H2 2025.
The gain on distribution is summarised as follows:
|
|
£'000 |
|
Fair value of THG Ingenuity |
501,331 |
|
Less: carrying value of net assets and liabilities held for distribution |
(172,697) |
|
Less: amounts relating to the finalisation of the demerger agreement in 20251 |
(89,377) |
|
Less: intercompany receivable due from THG plc2 |
(121,457) |
|
Gain on distribution |
117,800 |
1. The demerger completed on 2 January 2025 with a number of obligations arising on that date which have been recognised in discontinued operations for the year ended 31 December 2025. We have concluded that the recognition trigger for these expenses occurred on at the date of the demerger (2 January 2025) and therefore have been recognised within the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in 2025.
2. The carrying value of the net assets and liabilities held for distribution excludes intergroup balances that are eliminated on consolidation. The carrying value of assets distributed as part of the THG Ingenuity business also included £121m of intergroup receivables.
10. Inventories
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Goods held for resale |
205,251 |
200,533 |
|
Raw materials |
62,704 |
60,301 |
|
Goods in transit |
4,884 |
4,537 |
|
|
272,839 |
265,371 |
Goods in transit relate to goods whose control is still to be transferred to the customers as of the reporting date. The cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of sales amounted to £1,016.4m (2024: £1,017.1m). The value of inventories written down and recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income in the year was £12.4m (2024: £38.5m), including adjusted items. Within goods held for resale is a £1.3m (2024: £1.3m) right to recover asset which represents the carrying value of inventory expected to be received back from customers as returns.
11. Trade and other receivables
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Trade receivables |
38,252 |
34,578 |
|
Less: loss allowance |
(222) |
(1,122) |
|
Net trade receivables |
38,030 |
33,456 |
|
Prepayments |
16,063 |
13,253 |
|
Accrued income |
18,055 |
22,875 |
|
Other taxation and social security |
2,170 |
40,374 |
|
Other receivables |
32,373 |
37,314 |
|
|
106,691 |
147,272 |
Trade and other receivables are principally denominated in sterling.
At 31 December 2025, there were 159,176,306 fully vested, but partly paid and unlisted shares (31 December 2024: 159,293,306). The average amount of unpaid share capital per fully vested but partly paid and unlisted Share is £0.17 (2024: £0.17) representing a receivable to the Group of £27.7m (2024: £26.3m). The amount is included within other receivables. The movement in the year is all due to certain fully vested but partly paid and unlisted shares being paid-up and converted to Ordinary Shares.
During the year ended 31 December 2024, the Group entered into a £30m non-recourse factoring arrangement whereby receivables are sold to HSBC. This factoring arrangement remains in place in the current year. The Group does not retain ownership over the risks and rewards associated with the receivables.
VAT tribunal Ð protein powders (contingent asset)
The Group has raised Error Correction Notices to HMRC regarding the VAT treatment of certain protein powder products. A favourable ruling could generate an estimated benefit in excess of £60m. However, under IAS 37, contingent assets may only be recognised when the inflow of economic benefits is virtually certain. As HMRC have not provided a conclusion, we have concluded this criteria is not met at 31 December 2025. No asset has therefore been recognised yet.
12. Cash and cash equivalents
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
183,099 |
308,622 |
Cash and cash equivalents includes amounts receivable of £1.3m (2024: £1.8m) from banks and £8.8m (2024: £9.9m) from payment providers, for credit and debit card transactions. Such amounts clear the bank shortly after the transaction takes place.
13. Trade and other payables
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Trade payables |
333,911 |
246,035 |
|
Accruals |
111,041 |
69,007 |
|
Other taxation and social security |
19,880 |
27,485 |
|
|
464,832 |
342,527 |
14. Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
|
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Current |
|
|
|
|
Bank borrowings |
|
69,618 |
112,785 |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
20,945 |
10,293 |
|
|
|
90,563 |
123,078 |
|
Non-current |
|
|
|
|
Bank borrowings |
|
360,742 |
491,782 |
|
Lease liabilities |
|
109,868 |
31,077 |
|
|
|
470,610 |
522,859 |
Bank borrowings relate predominantly to the Û445m Term Loan B, the undrawn £150m revolving credit facility and a new £64m uncommitted asset-backed financing facility. In April 2025, the Group refinanced its long-term debt facilities, extending the Term Loan B to December 2029 and the £150m RCF to May 2029. The Term Loan A matured in October 2025, with £74m and £35m repaid in April and October 2025 respectively. The revolving credit facility is provided by Barclays, HSBC, Santander, Citibank, NatWest and JPM. The Term Loan B carries an interest rate of 5% plus EURIBOR and the revolving credit facility interest rate is SONIA. The floating element of the Term Loan B is hedged by interest rate derivatives. Management note that EURIBOR is being reformed as a benchmark rate and are in dialogue with its lending and hedging partners to minimise the impact on the Group as transition occurs. If interest rates moved by 100bps, the Group's profit before tax would be c.£4.9m higher/lower (2024: c.£5.1m) and the subsequent move on the derivative valuation would cause equity to be c.£3.8m higher/lower (2024: c.£7.3m) as a result of the same move.
Under IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, a borrower is required to assess whether the terms of an existing financial liability have been substantially modified. This involves evaluating both quantitative and qualitative factors. In making the assessment, management has applied the 10% quantitative test (comparing the present value of the cash flows of the modified liability with those of the original liability). Although the facility was amended, the overall changes to the cash flows were not considered substantial. Management has concluded that the amendments represent a modification rather than the derecognition of the existing liability and recognition of a new loan. The existing financial liability continues to be recognised, with modification gains or losses recognised in profit or loss in accordance with IFRS 9.
Net debt consists of loans and lease liabilities, less cash and cash equivalents, defined as referenced in note 15. For the purpose of the Group's net debt calculation, loans that are denominated in foreign currency are translated at the effective hedged rate where applicable. Net debt is an alternative performance measure and is not defined under IFRS. A reconciliation to the most directly comparable IFRS measure is included below:
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Loans and other borrowings |
(430,360) |
(604,567) |
|
Lease liabilities |
(130,813) |
(41,370) |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
183,099 |
308,622 |
|
Sub-total |
(378,074) |
(337,315) |
|
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
Retranslate debt balance at swap rate where hedged by foreign exchange derivatives |
14,252 |
(8,306) |
|
Net debt |
(363,822) |
(345,621) |
|
Net debt adjusted for demerger subleases |
(363,822) |
(422,521) |
|
Net debt before lease liabilities |
(233,009) |
(304,251) |
15. Leases
Set out below are the carrying amounts of the right-of-use assets recognised and movements during the period:
|
|
Motor |
Plant and |
Land and |
|
|
|
vehicles |
machinery |
buildings |
Total |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
As at 1 January 2024 |
1,656 |
113 |
301,866 |
303,635 |
|
Additions |
Ñ |
Ñ |
25,057 |
25,057 |
|
Depreciation (note 3) |
(614) |
(45) |
(38,263) |
(38,922) |
|
Lease modifications |
(3) |
- |
(18,531) |
(18,534) |
|
Disposals |
- |
- |
(213) |
(213) |
|
Transfers |
- |
- |
(950) |
(950) |
|
Currency translation differences |
(4) |
(1) |
(1,147) |
(1,152) |
|
Impairment |
- |
- |
(7,372) |
(7,372) |
|
Transfer to assets held for distribution |
(807) |
(35) |
(231,380) |
(232,222) |
|
As at 31 December 2024 |
228 |
32 |
29,067 |
29,327 |
|
Additions |
- |
- |
91,372 |
91,372 |
|
Depreciation (note 3) |
(63) |
- |
(20,384) |
(20,447) |
|
Lease modifications |
- |
(32) |
19,752 |
19,720 |
|
Disposals |
- |
- |
(379) |
(379) |
|
Currency translation differences |
- |
- |
(1,956) |
(1,956) |
|
Impairment |
- |
- |
(854) |
(854) |
|
As at 31 December 2025 |
165 |
- |
116,618 |
116,783 |
Set out below are the carrying amounts of lease liabilities (included under note 14 interest-bearing loans and borrowings) and the movements during the period:
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
As at 1 January |
41,370 |
344,977 |
|
Additions |
83,440 |
15,950 |
|
Accretion of interest |
6,461 |
15,867 |
|
Payments |
(20,645) |
(47,476) |
|
Lease modifications |
22,034 |
(17,864) |
|
Disposals |
(397) |
(213) |
|
Currency translation differences |
(1,450) |
(1,942) |
|
Transfer to liabilities held for distribution |
- |
(267,929) |
|
As at 31 December |
130,813 |
41,370 |
|
Current |
20,945 |
10,293 |
|
Non-current |
109,868 |
31,077 |
The Group had total cash outflows for leases of £20.6m in 2025 (2024: £47.5m).
The increase in the carrying amount of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities during the year is primarily attributable to the sublease arrangements put in place following the demerger; the sublease arrangements are discussed further in note 17.
The following are the amounts recognised in the year in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Depreciation expense on right-of-use assets |
20,447 |
11,732 |
|
Interest expense on lease liabilities |
6,461 |
1,558 |
|
|
26,908 |
13,290 |
16. Earnings per share
The following table reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
Loss for the financial year - continuing operations (£'000) |
(63,675) |
(180,533) |
|
Profit/(loss) for the financial year - discontinued operations (£'000) |
117,800 |
(145,607) |
|
Total profit/(loss) for the financial year (£'000) |
54,125 |
(326,140) |
|
Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares for basic and diluted EPS |
1,387,523,768 |
1,368,632,773 |
|
Basic and diluted EPS (£'s) |
0.04 |
(0.24) |
|
Basic and diluted EPS Ð continuing operations (£'s) |
(0.04) |
(0.13) |
|
Basic and diluted EPS Ð discontinued operations (£'s) |
0.08 |
(0.11) |
The basic loss per share has been calculated by dividing the loss attributable to the Group by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares in issue. Loss per share has been calculated with respect to total loss for the year for the Group, including both continuing and discontinued operations.
The diluted loss per share has been calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares for the effects of the D, E, F and G Shares assuming full vesting of all potentially dilutive shares.
Basic and diluted earnings per share are equal since the effect of all potentially dilutive shares outstanding was anti-dilutive.
17. Related Party Transactions
The Directors' interests in the Ordinary Share capital of the Company at the balance sheet date are detailed below:
|
|
|
Ordinary |
Ordinary |
|
|
|
Shares |
Shares |
|
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£ per share |
Number |
Number |
|
M J Moulding |
0.005 |
358,233,396 |
269,702,708 |
|
M J Moulding |
1.000 |
360 |
360 |
|
J A Gallemore1 |
0.005 |
4,216,826 |
4,216,826 |
|
J A Gallemore1 |
1.000 |
3,174 |
3,174 |
|
D Sanders |
0.005 |
358,487 |
487,487 |
|
C Allen |
0.005 |
2,548,311 |
2,942,000 |
|
G Kent |
0.005 |
53,600 |
53,600 |
|
D Moore |
0.005 |
53,143 |
53,143 |
|
S Farr |
0.005 |
171,743 |
171,743 |
|
H Jones |
0.005 |
134,084 |
134,084 |
|
I McDonald2 |
0.005 |
n/a |
2,691,419 |
|
|
|
365,773,124 |
280,456,544 |
1. John Gallemore stepped down from the Board on 2 January 2025.
2. Iain McDonald stepped down from the Board on 31 March 2024.
In addition to the shareholdings noted above, the Directors had the following interests in vested shares issued under previous incentive arrangements at the balance sheet date. These shares carry no voting rights.
|
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
|
|
|
Subscription/ |
Subscription/ |
|
|
|
|
Date of |
exercise price |
exercise price |
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
award |
£ |
£ |
Number |
Number |
|
M J Moulding |
Dec-19 |
0.23 |
0.23 |
43,641,266 |
43,641,266 |
|
M J Moulding |
Aug-20 |
0.33 |
0.33 |
20,197,808 |
20,197,808 |
|
M J Moulding |
Aug-20 |
0.28 |
0.28 |
7,733,792 |
7,733,792 |
|
J A Gallemore1 |
Dec-19 |
0.23 |
0.23 |
185,476 |
185,476 |
|
J A Gallemore 1 |
Aug-20 |
0.33 |
0.33 |
2,666,963 |
2,666,963 |
|
J A Gallemore 1 |
Aug-20 |
0.28 |
0.28 |
4,000,537 |
4,000,537 |
|
I McDonald2 |
Dec-19 |
n/a |
0.23 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
78,425,842 |
78,425,842 |
1. John Gallemore stepped down from the Board on 2 January 2025.
2. Iain McDonald stepped down from the Board on 31 March 2024.
Details of unvested awards granted to the Directors under the 2023 and 2024 LTIP scheme are provided in the Directors' Remuneration Report.
In 2025, the Group provided interest-free loans to the Directors of £nil (2024: £0.6m) for them to subscribe for shares as part of the employee benefit scheme. During the year the Group received £0.4m (2024: £nil) in relation to the repayment of these loans. At the balance sheet date £0.5m (2024: £0.9m) remained outstanding in relation to these loans.
On 26 November 2025, the Company was notified of the transfer by FIC Shareco Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey which is wholly owned by the Group's CEO of 181,818,181 ordinary voting shares of £0.005 each to FIC Shareco Limited, a company incorporated in the UK and considered a related party by virtue of the Group's CEO shareholding and control. In accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule, Matthew Moulding's equity interest equates to 429,873,034 shares in the Company, being approximately 25% on a fully diluted basis,
comprising 307,682,946 ordinary voting shares and 122,190,088 unlisted Ordinary Shares, including all shares issued under previous incentive arrangements.
Included within other receivables is unpaid share capital totalling £21.6m (2024: £21.6m) in respect of Directors' interests.
Moulding Capital Limited ('Propco Group') is wholly owned by the Group's CEO. Propco owns property assets occupied and utilised by THG and its operating businesses.
In previous years, the Group (through THG Ingenuity) had an agreement on commercial terms with Moulding Capital Limited to provide property, facilities and project management services to the entity and its subsidiaries. This agreement ceased on demerger. Limited services provided are recovered through the transitional services agreement with THG Ingenuity. Amounts totalling £372,442 (2024: £235,382) are recognised within administrative expenses.
The amounts recognised on the Group's balance sheet and in the income statement in relation to the leases with Propco Group in the period are as follows:
|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Right-of-use asset |
9,358 |
12,742 |
|
Lease liability |
25,025 |
24,025 |
|
Depreciation arising on right-of-use assets |
4,520 |
2,764 |
|
Expense recognised in financing costs |
1,233 |
991 |
|
Impairment arising on property, plant and equipment |
854 |
7,372 |
The number of leases between THG and Propco Group has decreased to ten (2024: 16) at 31 December 2025. The lease liability movement reflects the unwinding of the finance costs.
The table below gives further detail around the leases in place during the year:
|
|
Residual lease |
FY 2025 |
|
|
term date |
Rent |
|
Number of properties |
divestment |
£'000 |
|
6 |
0-4 years |
360 |
|
9 |
9-10 years |
1,998 |
|
1 |
18-24 years |
738 |
|
16 |
|
3,096 |
The rent for 2026 will reduce by £0.4m following the exit of six leases during 2025.
The following table sets out the amounts payable to related parties which include balances in relation to lease agreements:
|
|
Amount owed by related parties |
Amounts owed to related parties |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
Aghoco 1422 Ltd |
- |
800,000 |
|
Allenby Square Ltd |
Ñ- |
2,400,000 |
|
THG Gadbrook PropCo Ltd |
- |
549,012 |
|
|
- |
3,749,012 |
Following the demerger on 2 January 2025, THG Ingenuity is no longer part of the THG PLC Group; however, by virtue of the CEO's shareholding and control it is considered a related party. On 30 October 2025, THG Ingenuity updated its legal name of incorporation from The Hut.com Limited to FIC Shareco Limited, a company incorporated in the UK.
THG PLC has a long-term service contract in place comprising: platform infrastructure and technology services, warehouse, fulfilment and courier services, and marketing and content creation. The value of these services is expected to reduce from 2026 onwards.
The amounts recognised on the Group's balance sheet and in the income statement in relation to the contract with THG Ingenuity in the period are as follows:
|
|
2025 |
Proforma 2024 1 |
||
|
|
Sale of goods/services |
Purchase of goods/services |
Sale of goods/services |
Purchase of goods/services |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
THG Ingenuity |
9,365 |
495,425 |
12,278 |
506,681 |
1. The 2024 sales and purchases to THG Ingenuity have been included on a proforma basis to provide a like-for-like comparison to the 2025 amounts. The purchases year on year have decreased on this basis.
Goods and services are sold to and bought from related parties on normal commercial terms and conditions that would be consistent if this were a third party.
During the year THG Ingenuity received cash for the sale of goods on behalf of the Group totalling £59.5m; under the agreement in place, this was remitted back to the Group on a timely basis. Following the demerger, as expected, payments totalling £46.7m were made in the year in connection with the demerger, with £20.9m included within trade and other payables at the balance sheet date which is expected to be settled during 2026.
In addition, subleases were put in place following the demerger reflecting THG PLC's use of assets. The amounts recognised on the Group's balance sheet and in the income statement in relation to the leases with THG Ingenuity in the period are as follows:
|
|
2025 |
|
|
£'000 |
|
Right-of-use asset |
76,390 |
|
Lease liability |
76,901 |
|
Depreciation arising on right-of-use assets |
7,360 |
|
Expense recognised in financing costs |
4,951 |
The table below gives further detail around the leases in place
|
|
Residual lease |
FY 2025 |
|
|
term |
Rent |
|
Number of properties |
|
£'000 |
|
3 |
0-4 years |
3,870 |
|
1 |
9-10 years |
723 |
|
3 |
18-24 years |
5,330 |
|
7 |
|
9,923 |
The following table sets out amounts outstanding at the balance sheet date:
|
|
Amount owed by related parties |
Amounts owed to related parties |
|
|
£'000 |
£'000 |
|
FIC Shareco Limited |
674 |
67,306 |
|
The Hut.com Poland |
- |
311 |
|
THG International LLC |
- |
1,000 |
|
|
674 |
68,617 |
The receivables are unsecured in nature and, unless otherwise stated, bear no interest. No guarantees have been given or received and no provisions have been made for doubtful debts in respect of the amounts owed by related parties. The payables to related parties are from purchase transactions for services due one month after the date of purchase. The payables from purchase transactions are unsecured and bear no interest.
On 24 March 2025, as part of the equity contribution surrounding the refinancing, the Group entered into a convertible loan agreement with FIC Shareco Limited, a company incorporated in Guernsey which is wholly owned by the GroupÕs CEO. The convertible loan was initially recognised at £67.5m. There was no interest charged on this loan, however, notional interest was charged in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
On 8 December 2025, the convertible loan was extinguished in full by a conversion to 209,086,407 Ordinary Shares. At 31 December 2025, there was no outstanding balance as a result of the transaction.
[1] Consensus dated 04.02.26 and available at https://www.thg.com/investor-relations/analyst-consensus.
[2] Gross debt includes loans and borrowings and lease liabilities adjusted for the impact of demerger subleases of £76.9m.
[3] YoY defined as year-on-year statutory sales growth.
[4] CCY defined as constant currency basis.
[5] Net debt before lease liabilities.
[6] Restated to remove discontinued categories.
[7] Circana Market Growth; Circana UK Total Market 04/01/2025 Ð 27/12/2025.
[8] TikTok UK Seller Centre, March 2026.
[9] The numbers in this report are subject to roundings throughout. This report includes a number of non-GAAP measures and alternative performance measures. Adjusted results are consistent with how business performance is measured internally and presented to aid comparability of performance. See more information within the reconciliations to statutory measures within this report.
[10] 2024 has been restated to reflect the demerger of THG Ingenuity and the inclusion of the result from 'discontinued categories' which were previously presented separately. See more information and a reconciliation within the financial statements. No other adjustments have been made.
[11] Revenue less adjusted items.