20 January 2026 

Kromek Group plc 

("Kromek" or the "Group") 

 

Interim Results

 

Kromek Group plc (AIM: KMK), a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2025.

 

Financial Highlights

·    Revenue increased substantially to £15.0m (H1 2025: £3.7m)

o  Advanced Imaging revenue of £10.8m; revenue of £2.5m excluding Siemens Healthineers contribution, representing a 41% increase on an underlying basis (H1 2025: £1.7m)

o  CBRN Detection revenue more than doubled to £4.3m (H1 2025: £2.0m)

·    Gross margin improved to 71.7% (H1 2025: 56.9%)

·    Adjusted EBITDA* of £6.0m (H1 2025: £2.3m loss)

·    Profit before tax of £3.1m (H1 2025: £5.7m loss)

·    Cash and cash equivalents at 31 October 2025 were £1.2m (30 April 2025: £1.7m)

·    Secured a revolving credit facility of £6.0m - of which £1.0m had been drawn as at 31 October 2025 - plus a £0.5m asset finance facility to ensure there is sufficient capital to drive further growth

·    Board remains confident in the outlook for the year as the business continues to perform in line with market expectations

*A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA can be found in the Financial Review.

 

Operational Highlights

Advanced Imaging

·    Substantial growth due to delivery under landmark agreements signed in FY 2025 with Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. ("Siemens Healthineers") to enable the production of cadmium zinc telluride ("CZT") detectors for single photon emission computed tomography ("SPECT") application

·    Sustained delivery under collaboration contracts and other component supply agreements, with customers including recognised Tier 1 OEMs, Analogic Corporation and Spectrum Dynamics

·    Continued to make good operational and commercialisation progress in its photon-counting computed tomography ("PCCT") detector development, with the commercialisation programme on track amid accelerating industry-wide adoption of CZT technology

·    Excellent results achieved in validation trials with a leading medical clinic headquartered in the US of technology developed under the ultra-low dose molecular breast imaging programme funded by Innovate UK

 

CBRN Detection

·    Growth driven by execution on strategy to secure key government customers and expand distributor network alongside market recovery

·    Initial order, worth £1.7m, received under the UK Government's Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework for the Group's nuclear security products

·    Contract secured with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD"), worth £250k, for the development of novel methods of enhancing the detection of biological agents and incidents

·    Received new CBRN Detection orders in the year from customers globally, including from the UK, Europe, the US, Japan, Canada and Australasia

 

 

 

Manufacturing and IP

·    Continued to execute on programmes for the expansion of production capacity and process automation, resulting in greater manufacturing productivity and cost efficiency

·    Applied for three new patents and had three further patents granted, with the total number of patents held being in excess of 190

 

Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek, said: "We are pleased with the strong performance delivered in the first half of the year, with growth achieved across both Advanced Imaging and CBRN Detection. Sales in our CBRN segment more than doubled during the period, reflecting the growing global focus on national security and the increasing adoption of our market-leading technologies. In Advanced Imaging, our underlying business saw an increase in revenue driven by renewed engagement with our customers following the completion of our deal with Siemens Healthineers. We are seeing good progress as our Advanced Imaging customers prepare for the launch of their next-generation scanners, reaffirming the value and relevance of our cutting-edge solutions in the market.  

 

"Looking ahead to the second half of the year, with robust customer engagement and a good order book, we expect the momentum achieved in H1 to continue. As a result, we remain on track to deliver a full-year performance in line with market expectations, supported by focused execution of our strategy and the continued demand for our innovative technologies."

 

 

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Kromek Group plc
Arnab Basu, CEO  Claire Burgess, CFO	+44 (0)1740 626 060
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Kromek Group plc 

 

Kromek Group plc is a leading developer of radiation detection and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments. Headquartered in County Durham, UK, Kromek has manufacturing operations in the UK and US, delivering on the vision of enhancing the quality of life through innovative detection technology solutions.  

 

The advanced imaging segment comprises the medical (including CT and SPECT), security and industrial markets. Kromek provides its OEM customers with detector components, based on its core cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) platform, to enable better detection of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's, contamination in industrial manufacture and explosives in aviation settings.  

 

In CBRN detection, the Group provides nuclear radiation detection solutions to the global homeland defence and security market. Kromek's compact, handheld, high-performance radiation detectors, based on advanced scintillation technology, are primarily used to protect critical infrastructure and urban environments from the threat of 'dirty bombs'.  

 

The Group is also developing bio-security solutions in the CBRN detection segment. These consist of fully automated and autonomous systems to detect a wide range of airborne pathogens.  

 

Kromek is listed on AIM, a market of the London Stock Exchange, under the trading symbol 'KMK'.

 

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement via the Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

 

Investor webinar

 

Arnab Basu, CEO, and Claire Burgess, CFO, will be hosting an online Q&A session for investors at 4.00pm GMT on Monday 26 January 2026 on the Investor Meet Company platform. A recording of the results presentation will be uploaded to the Investor Meet Company platform ahead of the webinar by midday on Friday 23 January 2026.  

 

Questions can be submitted pre-webinar via the Investor Meet Company platform or at any time during the live webinar. Investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company for free and register to attend the Kromek Q&A session via: https://www.investormeetcompany.com/kromek-group-plc/register-investor

Operational Review

 

The Group made progress across the business during the six months ended 31 October 2025. While the main contributor to growth was revenue generated under the Group's agreement with Siemens Healthineers, signed in the prior year, to enable the production of CZT detectors for SPECT application (the "Enablement Agreement"), there was also a significant increase in revenue in the underlying Advanced Imaging business and in CBRN Detection. This reflects delivery of pre-existing orders as well as increased commercial momentum. In addition, the Group continued to implement operational improvements, particularly within the CZT manufacturing process.

 

Advanced Imaging

 

(Unaudited)	H1 2026	H1 2025
	£'000	£'000
Revenue	£10,762	£1,712
Operating profit/(loss)	£3,494	£(4,126)

 

Revenue in Advanced Imaging grew substantially to £10.8m (H1 2025: £1.7m), with the contribution from delivery under the Enablement Agreement accounting for £8.3m (H1 2025: £nil). It also reflects increased revenue in the underlying business with the regular sales activity in the first half of the prior year having been impacted by the discussions leading to the Enablement Agreement. Since the signing of the agreement in H2 2025, the Group has experienced renewed commercial momentum in Advanced Imaging, including ramping up the deliveries under its contract with Spectrum Dynamics. As a result of the increase in revenue, and the licensing revenue under the Enablement Agreement carrying a higher margin, the Group generated an operating profit in Advanced Imaging of £3.5m compared with an operating loss of £4.1m for H1 2025.

 

Medical Imaging

 

The market is undergoing a structural shift from conventional scintillator technology to CZT, driven by the demand for higher-resolution, spectral imaging - particularly in medical diagnostics. This evolution supports better clinical outcomes and lower system-level costs, making CZT a key enabler of next-generation imaging platforms. Kromek is uniquely positioned as the only independent commercial-scale producer of CZT globally. With rising demand and strategic partnerships in place, this gives the Group a strong competitive advantage and clear leverage in a growing market with high barriers to entry. This is validated, in particular, by the Group's agreements with Siemens Healthineers.

 

During the first half of 2026, the Group successfully delivered the milestones under the Enablement Agreement and received the second payment instalment of $5.0m (being the cash payment received as opposed to the £8.3m recognised as revenue in accordance with accounting standards). Including the payment received in FY 2025, the Group has received $30.0m to date under the Enablement Agreement. The remaining aggregate payments of $7.5m are payable over the next c.3 years, with the third instalment expected to be received in the Group's financial year to 30 April 2027.

 

The Group continues to make good progress in the computed tomography ("CT") market, especially in PCCT, which is an advanced form of CT. The Group advanced key collaboration programmes initiated in prior years with a blue-chip Tier 1 health technology OEM and three other companies in this segment, all of which represent significant additional commercial avenues for Kromek. Technical progress in these projects enabled the transition of the Group's PCCT detector development into early-stage commercialisation. Engagements with leading OEMs in both medical and industrial imaging are progressing towards device validation and initial adoption.

 

Kromek's innovation pipeline also continues to advance. The ultra-low dose molecular breast imaging programme, supported by Innovate UK and delivered in partnership with Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle University and University College London, made strong progress. A prototype detector set has been installed at a hospital in Newcastle and is currently undergoing evaluation. In addition, this technology, which aims to improve screening and diagnostics for women with dense breast tissue where mammography is less effective, received excellent results in validation trials conducted during the period with a leading medical clinic headquartered in the US.  

 

Security & Industrial Screening

 

In security and industrial screening, Kromek continued to deliver under its existing component supply agreements and development programmes. This includes the detector solutions being developed under its collaboration agreement with Analogic, which will be for security applications as well as medical.

 

CBRN Detection

 

(Unaudited)	H1 2026	H1 2025
	£'000	£'000
Revenue	£4,251	£1,964
Operating loss	£(294)	£(662)

 

In CBRN Detection, revenue grew to £4.3m (H1 2025: £2.0m) as market conditions recovered from the impact in H1 2025 of the elections in the UK and US on government defence spending. This also reflects the Group's strategic execution in CBRN Detection in FY 2025, which was marked by multiple contract wins and increasing adoption and selection of Kromek's nuclear security solutions by key government and international customers, as well as expansion of its distributor network. As a result of the increased revenue, operating loss was reduced to £0.3m (H1 2025: £0.7m).

 

Kromek made good progress in executing on its strategy to expand its distribution presence, including into new territories, for its nuclear security and civil nuclear products. This year the Group has signed distribution agreements with five new partners across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and now has representation in 39 countries.

 

This is already contributing to an increase in commercial momentum. During the current year to date, the Group has received new CBRN Detection orders totalling c.£4.8m from customers globally, including from the UK, Europe, the US, Japan, Canada and Australasia. These orders are predominantly scheduled for delivery within the current financial year - with approximately half still to be delivered - and reflect growing global demand for Kromek's mission-critical detection solutions.

 

Nuclear Security

 

During the period, the Group secured its first order - worth £1.7m - under the UK Government's Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework, which is for the supply of Kromek's D3S-ID wearable detector, along with training and maintenance. The majority of revenue from this order will be recognised in the current financial year. This framework, led by the Home Office, facilitates the procurement of radiological detection equipment and services. Kromek was selected as a supplier under the framework, which is a four-year programme, in FY 2025 and is pre-qualified in three key categories: handheld, wearable and large-volume static detectors.

 

As noted above, the Group has continued to secure new orders globally for its nuclear security products, supported by its enhanced distribution network. These wins also underscore the strength of the Group's product portfolio, the trust placed in its technology by leading government agencies and the increasing role Kromek plays in supporting global radiological security infrastructure.

 

Civil Nuclear

 

Activity in the civil nuclear market remained steady, with ongoing sales through Kromek's distributor network and direct channels. As part of its strategy to expand its distribution presence into new territories, the Group established a partnership with Siegrist GmbH, which is now the official distributor of Kromek civil nuclear products in Germany. Siegrist provides measurement and analysis technology solutions to customers in the fields of occupational health and safety, environmental protection and disaster prevention. This is the first distribution partnership that Kromek has established in Germany, which is expected to facilitate the Group in growing its presence in German-speaking markets. 

 

Biological-threat Detection

 

The Group continued to deliver successfully under its multi-year contracts with a UK Government agency and the US Department of Homeland Security, focused on developing agent-agnostic biological-threat detection systems. During the period, Kromek secured a third programme - an 18-month, £0.25m contract from the MoD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, funded via the UK Government's Defence and Security Accelerator. This project aims to develop novel methods for enhancing biological agent detection and complements the Group's strategy of pursuing customer-funded R&D in this critical area.

 

To support this development work, the Group has built a highly-specialised bioaerosol evaluation chamber at its headquarters in Sedgefield, County Durham, which is one of very few such facilities currently operating in the UK. The new lab, which has been purpose-built as part of the programme with the US Department of Homeland Security, enables Kromek to closely replicate real-world conditions in a secure and controlled setting to facilitate the effective testing of its biological-threat detection systems.

 

The projects in Biological-threat Detection continue on budget. As the technology reaches full maturity by 2027, the Group intends to scale up production of these platforms, opening up new partnerships and avenues for commercialisation both in the defence industry and other critical sectors. The Group believes these contracts offer significant short- and medium-term opportunities for Kromek.

 

Manufacturing and IP

 

Kromek continued to drive improvements across the Group's manufacturing plants. Further enhancements were made in process automation at the Group's CZT manufacturing facility in the US. These initiatives are driving improved manufacturing productivity and strengthening the Group's competitive position. Dedicated teams focus on optimising every stage of the manufacturing process, directly boosting yield, which will support scalable, profitable growth.

 

Kromek's commitment to innovation remains robust. During the period, Kromek filed three new patent applications and a further three patents were granted reinforcing the Group's technology leadership and protecting critical intellectual property. The total number of patents held at 31 October 2025 was in excess of 190. This ongoing investment in manufacturing excellence and IP development underpins Kromek's ability to meet growing market demand.

 

Financial Review

 

Revenue for the six-month period ended 31 October 2025 increased significantly to £15.0m (H1 2025: £3.7m). This is primarily due to the £8.3m contribution to revenue from the Enablement Agreement (H1 2025: £nil), but also reflects underlying growth in Advanced Imaging and in CBRN Detection as detailed above. The split between product sales, revenue from R&D contracts and revenue from licensing (the Enablement Agreement) is as follows:

 

	H1 2026		H1 2025
	(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)
	£'000		£'000
Product	£4,894	33%	£2,347	64%
R&D	£1,770	12%	£1,329	36%
Licensing	£8,349	55%	-	-
Total	£15,013	100%	£3,676	100%

 

Gross margin improved to 71.7% compared with 56.9% for H1 2025. The increase is largely due to the mix of revenue in the period - including the high-margin contribution from licensing revenue as a result of the Enablement Agreement. On an underlying basis, the gross margins for the two divisions were comparable with the first half of the prior year. As a result of the increase in revenue and gross margin, gross profit was substantially higher at £10.8m (H1 2025: £2.1m).

 

Administrative expenses and distribution costs were £7.6m (H1 2025: £6.9m), representing a significantly lower proportion of revenue compared with H1 2025. The absolute increase is primarily due to a £0.2m rise in non-cash share-based payments due to directors electing to take bonuses in the form of options over ordinary shares, £0.2m increased property-related costs, £0.1m increased travel spend as well as a £0.2m reduction in the capitalisation of development costs. The Group's focus remains on tight cost control.

 

The Group generated an operating profit of £3.2m compared with a £4.8m loss for H1 2025, which is primarily due to the significant increase in revenue. After net finance costs of £0.1m (H1 2025: £1.0m), profit before tax was £3.1m (H1 2025: £5.7m loss).

 

The adjusted EBITDA for the period was £6.0m (H1 2025: £2.3m loss). Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:

 

	H1 2026	H1 2025	FY 2025
	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Audited)
	£'000	£'000	£'000
Profit/(loss) before tax	3,057	(5,742)	3,079
EBITDA adjustments:
Net interest	143	954	1,658
Depreciation	760	808	1,612
Amortisation	1,522	1,475	2,956
Share-based payments	493	245	1,028
Adjusted EBITDA*	5,975	(2,260)	10,333

*Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation, exceptional items and share-based payments. Share-based payments are added back when calculating the Group's adjusted EBITDA as this is currently an expense with a zero direct cash impact on financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is considered a key metric to the users of the financial statements as it represents a useful milestone that is reflective of the performance of the business resulting from movements in revenue, gross margin and the costs of the business.

 

The Group invested £2.1m in product development in the six-month period (H1 2025: £2.2m) that was capitalised on the balance sheet, which largely reflects:

 

·    the continuing investment in cost reduction and productivity improvements in CZT crystal growth and detector manufacturing in Advanced Imaging; and

·    the development of automated and autonomous biological-threat detection technology to detect airborne pathogens for the purposes of national security and protecting public health.

 

This expenditure was capitalised in accordance with IAS38 to the extent that it related to projects in the later stage (development phase) of the project life cycle.

 

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 October 2025 were £1.2m (30 April 2025: £1.7m). The £0.5m decrease in cash over the six-month period was due to the combination of the following cash inflows and outflows:

 

·    £1.5m cash generated from operations, including changes in working capital;

·    £(2.5)m investment in development costs, patents and capital expenditure;

·    £0.3m net cash generated from financing activities (£1.0m net proceeds of new borrowings, less £0.7m of repayment of borrowings, lease repayments financing costs and loan interest payments); and

·    £0.2m effect of foreign exchange rate changes.

 

Included within changes in working capital is a £5.4m decrease in payables and deferred income to £4.2m at 31 October 2025 (30 April 2025: £9.6m). This movement is primarily due to the accounting treatment of the Enablement Agreement, with trade and other payables of £3.6m resulting from the timing difference between revenue recognition and cash receipt. £0.7m of the movement related to payment of accrued interest on a secure term loan facility that was converted into shares during the period. The remaining £1.1m of the movement has arisen in the normal course of business.

 

Also included within changes in working capital is a £0.2m decrease in receivables to £6.3m (30 April 2025: £6.4m). This is the net effect of a £1.1m increase in relation to the accounting treatment of the Enablement Agreement and a £1.3m decrease from the normal course of business.

 

During the period, the Group secured a three-year, £6.0m revolving credit facility ("RCF") with HSBC bank. The RCF carries interest of 2.75% over the Bank of England base rate. In addition, HSBC is providing a £0.5m asset finance facility to support limited capex within the Group. The RCF will provide a stable platform for growth and supports the working capital requirements of the Group for the foreseeable future. At 31 October 2025, total borrowings included in current liabilities were £1.0m (30 April 2025: £0.0m), which represents the Group's drawdown of the RCF.

 

Outlook

 

Kromek continues to make good progress across both Advanced Imaging and CBRN Detection as it delivers on its growing order book and substantial market opportunity.

 

In CBRN Detection, interest in Kromek's industry-leading solutions continues to grow, driven by the heightened prioritisation of national and global security strategies. The Group expects the growth in the second half of the year in this segment to be based on delivery under current contracts and agreements in the UK and US as well as the winning of new orders. As governments and organisations formalise their approach to CBRN threats as geopolitical tensions continue to rise on a global scale, Kromek anticipates further opportunities to capitalise on this expanding market.

 

In Advanced Imaging, market conditions remain favourable, driven by the adoption of new products launched by Kromek's customers, which are gaining increasing traction. Building on the momentum achieved in the underlying business in H1, growth is set to continue into the second half of the year. Adoption of CZT detectors in PCCT and SPECT is accelerating as major players continue to introduce new products, further reinforcing Kromek's opportunities and adoption timelines in this segment.

 

The Group remains committed to maintaining tight control of costs, ensuring the sustainability of underlying profit margins and preserving the Group's cash position. This disciplined approach supports the Group's ability to navigate the current macroeconomic environment effectively while continuing to invest in key growth areas.  

 

With operational momentum, a strong pipeline of opportunities and effective cost management, the Group looks forward to continuing to execute on its strategy and deliver results for FY 2026 in line with market expectations.  

 

 

Consolidated condensed income statement

For the six months ended 31 October 2025

 

 

			Six months ended 31 October 2025 £'000		Six months ended 31 October 2024 £'000		Year ended 30 April 2025 £'000
			(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)		(Audited)
	Note
Continuing operations
Revenue	4		15,013		3,676		26,506
Cost of sales			(4,246)		(1,583)		(5,075)
Gross profit			10,767		2,093		21,431
Distribution costs			(273)		(219)		(470)
Administrative expenses			(7,294)		(6,662)		(16,224)
Operating profit/(loss)			3,200		(4,788)		4,737
Finance income			20		2		107
Finance costs			(163)		(956)		(1,765)
Profit/(loss) before tax			3,057		(5,742)		3,079
Tax	5		-		50		675
Profit/(loss) from continuing operations			3,057		(5,692)		3,754
Profit/(loss) per share	7
-basic (p)			0.5		(0.9)		0.6
-diluted (p)			0.5		(0.9)		0.6