The Craneware plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 17.0p per share (FY25: 18.5p), to maintain the total dividend for FY26 of 32.0p per share (FY25: 32.0p). Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend is expected to be paid on 22 December 2026 to shareholders on the register at 4 December 2026, with a corresponding ex-dividend date of 3 December 2026.
Other Financial Highlights:
Revenue stable at $206.0m (FY25: $205.7m)
ARR2 steady at $185m (FY25: $184m), with a NRR3 of 100% (FY25: 107%), providing a solid foundation for the business
Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 3% to $67.1m (FY25: $65.3m), representing an increased margin of 33% (FY25: 32%)
Statutory Profit before tax increased 7% to $25.8m (FY25: $24.0m)
Adjusted basic EPS1 of 116.8 cents (FY25: 116.1 cents) and adjusted diluted EPS of 115.6 cents (FY25: 114.2 cents)
Basic EPS of 56.6 cents (FY25: 56.2 cents) and diluted EPS of 56.0 cents (FY25: 55.2 cents)
Strong Operating Cash Conversion at 98% of Adjusted EBITDA (FY25: 94%)
Total Cash and cash equivalents steady at $54.8m (FY25: $55.9m)
Total Bank Debt of $43.5m (FY25: $27.7m) following a drawdown to partially fund the $25m share buyback completed in the year
Proposed total dividend consistent with the prior year of 32 pence per share, resulting in a final dividend of 17p per share (FY25: 18.5p)
