The interim dividend will increase by 5% to 4.08p per share (H1 2024/25: 3.89p). Bloomsbury reiterates its intention to increase the dividend for the full year in-line with market expectations. The interim dividend will be paid on 28 November 2025 to shareholders on the register on the record date of 31 October 2025.
Other financial highlights include:
Group revenue of £159.5m (H1 2024/25: £179.8m)
Group profit before taxation and highlighted items3 of £24.0m (H1 2024/25: £26.6m)
$10m further early repayment of Rowman & Littlefield acquisition loan
Net cash is £2.4m with a more efficient balance sheet post the Rowman & Littlefield acquisition
