Trading Statement

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Boston Mayflower Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, reported unaudited results for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, showing a turnover of £51.8m against a budget of £52.8m, but an operating surplus of £14.3m exceeding the £13.5m budget, resulting in a total comprehensive income of £9.4m, also favourable to the £8.3m budget. The company's operating margin stood at 27.7%, surpassing the budgeted 25.6%, attributed to reduced staff, insurance, and service charge costs. The year-end forecast projects a surplus of £10.7m, £2.0m ahead of the £8.7m budget, with gearing at 36%, EBITDA interest cover at 441%, and available liquidity at £96.8m, indicating a strong financial position.

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Boston Mayflower Finance PLC
04 February 2026
 

 

Boston Mayflower Finance PLC

 

February 2026

 

Boston Mayflower Finance PLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (a registered Housing Association), announces the trading update for LHP for the 9 months to 31st December 2025.

 

The figures presented are unaudited and for information purposes only.

 

With excellent liquidity and strong operating margins, LHP remain in a good position to continue to meet the needs of our customers by investing in new and existing homes and our strategic priorities (Really Good Repairs, Cracking Data & Real Customer Influence).

 

Statement of Comprehensive Income

31 Dec 2025

31 Dec 2025

 

Actual

Budget

Turnover

£51.8m

£52.8m

Operating Surplus

£14.3m

£13.5m

Total Comprehensive Income

£9.4m

£8.3m

Operating Margin

27.7%

25.6%

 

As at P9, both actual and full year forecast metrics are favourable to budget, mainly due to reduced staff costs, insurance premiums and service charge costs.

 

The Q3 forecast year end position is a surplus of £10.7m, which is £2.0m favourable to budget of £8.7m, and significantly within covenant levels.

 

Key Metrics

31 Dec 2025

 

Actual

Gearing (Net Debt/Housing assets at historic cost)

36%

EBITDA Interest Cover (EBITDA / Net Interest payable)

441%

Available Liquidity

£96.8m


There have been no changes to the Group structure during the period.

 

For further information or comments on this announcement, please contact:

 

communications@lincolnshirehp.com

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