The Likewise Group Plc Directors recommend a final dividend increase of 10% to 0.275 pence per ordinary share be paid. The final dividend will be paid, subject to shareholders' approval at the Annual General Meeting on 17th June 2026. The total dividend will increase 10% to 0.4125 pence per ordinary share. This dividend has not been included as a liability in these financial statements.
The final dividend will be paid on Friday, 10th July 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on Friday, 29th May 2026, the ex-dividend date being Thursday, 28th May 2026.
Other financial highlights include:
Total Group revenue increased 9% to £163.1 million (2024: £149.8 million)
Further Gross Margin improvement of 0.4% to 31.1% (2024: 30.7%)
Underlying EBITDA increased to £10.4 million (2024: £8.8 million)
Underlying Profit Before Tax rose by 56% to £3.1 million (2024: £2.0 million)
Net cash generated from operating activities increased to £8.8 million (2024: £7.2 million)
Sales for January to March 2026 increased by 15%, with April maintaining similar momentum.
Strong current balance sheet. £31.6 million in property assets and just £5.1 million of fixed borrowings
