The Gateley (Holdings) Plc Board is to propose a final dividend of 6.2p per share (FY24: 6.2p), giving a total dividend for the year of 9.5p per share (FY24: 9.5p), subject to approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, which will be held on 24 September 2025. If approved, this final dividend will be paid on Friday 14 November 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 October 2025. The shares will go ex-dividend on 9 October 2025.
Other financial highlights:
Diversified business model delivered revenue growth of 4.1%.
Organic revenue growth in legal services of 3.9%.
Overall activity levels increased during the year to 87% (FY24: 83%) despite a challenging professional services market, alongside the General Election and subsequent uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Underlying operating profit margin maintained at 11.7% (FY24: 11.7%), reflecting good control of salary and other costs whilst continuing to prioritise organic and acquisitive investment.
Net assets decreased by £12.8m to £67.5m (FY24: £80.3m), including net debt of £(6.6)m (FY24: net cash £3.8m).
