Franchise brands proposed a final dividend of 1.35 pence per share (2024: 1.30p per share), giving a total dividend for the year of 2.50p (2024: 2.40p), an increase of 4%. Subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on 30 April 2026, the final dividend will be paid on 22 May 2026 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 8 May 2026.
Other financial highlights:
- Statutory revenue increased by 2% to £142.2m (2024: £139.2m).
- Early 2026 trading has continued to be varied with a continued strong performance at Filta International. In Europe, volumes continued to be subdued, affected in part by the more severe winter weather in the early part of the year and continued macro-economic uncertainty.
