Trading Update

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Cooks Coffee Company Limited reported strong trading performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, with group store sales increasing by 22.8% to £43.1 million compared to £35.1 million in the prior year. The fourth quarter also saw significant growth, with group store sales rising 17.6% to £11.2 million. This growth was driven by an 18% expansion of the store network to 118 locations, comprising 82 in the UK and 23 in Ireland, alongside steady like-for-like performance. UK store sales for the full year reached £29.7 million, up 22.1%, while Ireland store sales increased 24.4% to £13.3 million.

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Cooks Coffee Company Limited

16 April 2026

Cooks Coffee Company Limited

("Cooks Coffee", or the "Company" or the "Group")

Trading Update

Cooks Coffee (NZX:CCC; AQUIS:COOK), the international coffee focused café chain, is pleased to provide a trading update for its Esquires (The Organic Coffee Company) franchised store network in the UK & Ireland for the three months ended 31 March 2026 ("Q4") and unaudited financial year ended 31 March 2026 ("FY26").

Highlights

Q4 Group store sales increased 17.6% to £11.2m ([Q4] FY25: £9.5m), reflecting continued positive trading momentum across the estate

Q4 UK store sales increased 17.5% to £7.8m ([Q4] FY25: £6.6m), driven by ongoing growth in the store network and steady like-for-like performance

Q4 Ireland store sales increased 17.8% to £3.4m (FY25: £2.9m), supported by strong consumer demand and contribution from newer locations

Full year Group store sales of £43.1m, an increase of 22.8% (FY25: £35.1m), demonstrating sustained growth across both markets

Full year UK store sales increased 22.1% to £29.7m (FY25: £24.4m)

Full year Ireland store sales increased 24.4% to £13.3m (FY25: £10.7m)

Store network expanded to 118 stores at the year-end (31 March 2025 store numbers: 100), an increase of 18%, comprising:

· 82 stores in the UK

· 23 stores in Ireland

· 13 stores across international markets

Operational review

The Group has delivered strong systemwide sales growth across both the UK and Ireland, supported by ongoing expansion of the store network and steady demand across its core markets.

Growth in the period indicated both the contribution from new store openings and resilient performance across the existing estate.

During the year, the Esquires brand received multiple industry award nominations supporting its positioning as a leading ethical coffee brand and its focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.

Aiden Keegan, CEO of Cooks Coffee, said: "We are pleased to report a strong finish to FY26, with double-digit growth delivered in both the fourth quarter and full year. Performance across the UK and Ireland highlights the strength of the Esquires brand and the dedication of our franchise partners. We remain focused on expanding our footprint and are encouraged by the Group's momentum heading into FY27."

Enquiries:

Cooks Coffee Company Limited	+64 21 702 509 (New Zealand)
Keith Jackson (Executive Chairman)	keith.jackson@cookscoffeecompany.com
Aiden Keegan (Chief Executive)	+44 (0) 7980 608 440 (UK) aiden@esquirescoffee.co.uk +44 (0) 20 3934 6630 (UK)
	ukinvestorrelations@cookscoffeecompany.com
IFC Advisory Limited (Financial PR & IR)	+44 (0) 20 3934 6633
Graham Herring, Zach Cohen	cookscoffee@investor-focus.co.uk
Allenby Capital (AQSE Corporate Adviser and Broker)	+44 (0) 20 3328 5656
James Reeve, Nick Harriss (Corporate Finance) Tony Quirke (Sales and Corporate Broking)

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