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ME Group International PLC announced on 25 February 2026 a delay in its FY25 audited financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025, leading to a temporary share suspension from 2 March 2026. On 12 March 2026, the Company reported that its auditor, Forvis Mazars LLP, requested additional time, and the 2025 annual report and accounts are now expected to be published by 23 March 2026, with no material audit issues having been reported to the Company.
| Date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Time | 13:06:27 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 4544W |
12 March 2026
ME Group International PLC
('ME Group', 'the Company' or 'the Group')
Update on delay in FY25 Audited Financial Statements
On 25 February 2026, the Company announced that publication of its audited financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025 ("FY25") was delayed as the Company's auditor, Forvis Mazars LLP ('Forvis Mazars'), needed more time to complete its audit procedures for FY25. At that time, Forvis Mazars indicated that they expected the audit to be concluded no later than 13 March 2026. As anticipated, the Company's shares were temporarily suspended from listing and trading from 2 March 2026 until the audit is concluded and the 2025 annual report and accounts are published.
The Company has continued to work with its auditor to complete the audit as soon as possible. The Board is therefore disappointed to report that Forvis Mazars has requested additional time to finish its audit procedures for FY25. The Company was informed this morning that its 2025 annual report and accounts will be published by 23 March 2026.
As of today, the Company has not been told of any material audit issues affecting the Group's consolidated financial statements.
As previously communicated, in respect of the year ending 31 October 2026 ("FY26"), the Company confirms that the year-to-date performance is in line with expectations.
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ME Group International plc |
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Vlad Crasneanscki, Deputy CEO |
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Stéphane Gibon, CFO |
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Hudson Sandler Wendy Baker / Nick Moore
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+44 (0) 20 7796 4133 |
NOTES TO EDITORS
ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) is an international market leader in automated self-service equipment aimed at the consumer market, with over 48,000 vending units currently in operation.
The Group operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment across 16 countries in its key regions of Continental Europe, the UK & Republic of Ireland and Asia Pacific. The Group's services include:
Core activities:
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Photo.ME |
Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions |
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Wash.ME |
Unattended laundry services and launderettes |
Ancillary activities:
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Print.ME |
High-quality digital printing kiosks |
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Other vending |
Primarily Foodservice vending equipment (Feed.ME), Children's rides (Amuse.ME), Photocopier services (Copy.ME) |
The Group has a proven track record of innovation and diversification of its products and services, enabling it to respond to the evolving needs of its customers and consumers.
The Group benefits from well-established partnerships and long-term contracts with major site owners in attractive, high-footfall locations, enabling it to offer multiple products and services onsite. Partners include supermarkets, petrol forecourts, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.).
The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962.
For further information: www.me-group.com