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Princes Group plc announced its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025, reporting consolidated revenue of £1.9bn (up 46%) and Adjusted EBITDA of £148m (up 127%), resulting in a net cash position of £311m. The company listed on the London Stock Exchange on 31 October 2025, issuing 174,702,956 ordinary shares at £4.75. Additionally, Princes Group integrated several businesses acquired under common control for £122.9m consideration, including Symington's Limited, and began managing Plasmon effective 1 January 2026.
| Date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Time | 07:00:13 |
| Category | Results |
| ID | 7190Y |
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31 March 2026
Princes Group plc (the "Group" or the "Company")
Preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025
Princes Group plc (LSE: PRN), a leading international platform in the United Kingdom and European food and beverage sector, today announces its preliminary results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2025.
The Group delivered a strong set of full-year results, demonstrating continued execution of its strategy focused on margin-accretive growth, operational efficiency and disciplined portfolio management. As anticipated, deflationary pricing conditions across several core raw materials, consistent with the Group's pass-through pricing mechanics, and the deliberate rationalisation of lower-margin contracts, impacted revenue. Importantly, this top-line effect was more than offset by significant margin expansion at every level of the income statement, exceptional cash generation and the acceleration of synergy delivery. Management confirms its medium-term guidance.
STRONG MARGIN EXPANSION AND CASH FLOW GENERATION
MID-TERM GUIDANCE CONFIRMED
Consolidated results (12 months to 31 December 2025 vs. 9 months to 31 December 2024)
· Revenue of £1.9bn, up 46% year-on-year, reflecting the inclusion of business combinations under common control from NewPrinces S.p.A.
· Adjusted EBITDA of £148m, up 127% year on year, driven by revenue contributions from new entities and the benefit of cost-saving initiatives realised across the enlarged Group.
· Profit before tax of £55m, compared to a loss of £6m in the prior period.
· Net cash position of £311m (£395m excluding IFRS 16 liabilities), compared to net debt of £417m at 31 December 2024. (£366m excluding IFRS 16 liabilities)
Unaudited Pro-forma results (IPO perimeter, 12 months like-for-like)
· Pro-forma revenue down 6.5%, reflecting deflationary pressures across several core raw materials and the strategic exit from low-margin contracts.
· Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA of £149.5m, up 22.2%, with adj. EBITDA margin expanding 181 basis points to 7.8%, demonstrating the Group's focus on profitable growth and operational efficiency.
· Pro-forma profit after tax of £61.4m versus £9.3m in the prior year.
· Underlying free cash flow of £128m, (excluding IFRS 16 liabilities) representing a conversion rate of 86% from adjusted EBITDA.
Operational and Strategic Highlights
· Successfully listed on the London Stock Exchange, enhancing corporate standing and M&A firepower.
· NewPrinces S.p.A acquired Plasmon from Kraft Heinz, Italy's leading baby food brand, adding c. 30% market share in a €660 million market, an additional production plant with 51% spare production capacity and an estimated 15% EBITDA margin in the medium term through insourcing and new product development. Effective from 1st January 2026, the business is managed by Princes Group under an operating lease.
· Plasmon integrated into Princes ERP system since January 2026; full integration of German and French operations targeted by year-end 2026.
· Secured new multi-year contracts with major UK and European retailers, reinforcing the Group's position as a first-call partner.
· NewPrinces S.p.A acquired Carrefour Italia (1 December 2025) which provides Princes Group with direct access to approximately 1,000 stores and significant revenue upside through increased penetration of branded and own-label products in Carrefour Italia
· Achieved 100% MSC-certified tuna across the UK and Netherlands; awarded MSC UK Seafood Brand of the Year for the second consecutive year.
· Launched the UKM ("Proudly Made in the UK") initiative with research showing 79% of consumers are more likely to purchase products carrying the UKM label.
· Real estate investments of £82 million (Royal Liver Building and Cross Green facility) delivering an implied yield of c. 11% per annum through a combination of rental savings and rental income.
Chairman Statement
Commenting on the results, Angelo Mastrolia, Executive Chairman, said:
"2025 marks a step-change for Princes Group, with our successful listing and a material strengthening of our financial profile. The Group has delivered strong profitability growth and cash generation, underpinned by a clear focus on margin expansion, capital discipline and high-quality earnings.
We have built a robust balance sheet and a highly cash-generative platform, providing significant financial flexibility. This positions us to act decisively in a consolidating market, where scale, execution capability and access to capital are increasingly critical.
Our priority remains disciplined, value-accretive M&A, supported by a proven integration model and a clear capital allocation framework. Princes is uniquely positioned to act as a consolidator in a fragmented European food and beverage sector. We will continue to deploy capital selectively, with a strong focus on returns and long-term value creation for shareholders.
We are firmly ahead of plan, and we enter the next phase of our journey with confidence, purpose and momentum."
Chief Executive's Statement
Simon Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, added:
"2025 has been a transformative year for Princes Group, marked by our successful listing on the London Stock Exchange and strong delivery against our strategic priorities. In our first months as a listed company, we have demonstrated the resilience of our business model, delivering robust financial performance, disciplined execution and structural margin expansion.
We ended the year with a strong net cash position, providing significant optionality and the financial flexibility to support our growth ambitions. Our performance reflects a continued focus on high-quality earnings and cash generation, underpinned by the strength of our brands and the essential nature of our product portfolio.
Operational excellence remains central to our strategy, with meaningful margin progression delivered across the Group. At the same time, our international footprint and strong UK market position continue to differentiate Princes, reinforcing our role as a partner of choice for customers.
Looking ahead, we remain focused on disciplined, value-accretive growth. Our robust balance sheet and platform position us well to capitalise on a growing pipeline of M&A opportunities, while continuing to invest in the business to drive sustainable long-term value for shareholders."
Financial Review
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Results (£m) |
Consolidated Year Ended December |
Consolidated Nine Month Period End December 2024 |
Unaudited Pro-forma Year Ended December 2025 |
Unaudited Pro-forma Year Ended December 2024
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Revenue |
1,872 |
1,275 |
1,919 |
2,053 |
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EBITDA |
144.0 |
56.9 |
145.5 |
101.5 |
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Non recurring items |
4.0 |
8.1 |
4.0 |
20.8 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
148.0 |
65.0 |
149.5 |
122.3 |
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Profit / (Loss) before Taxation |
55.4 |
(5.8) |
80.7 |
13.2 |
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Profit / (Loss) after Taxation |
37.1 |
(8.3) |
61.4 |
9.3 |
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Net Cash Position (excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities) |
394.6 |
(366) |
394.6 |
(366) |
The Group ended the year with a net cash position of £394.6 million (excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities of £83.6 million), compared with net debt of £366.0 million (excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities of £51.1 million) at FY2024, reflecting the transformational impact of the IPO proceeds and strong operating cash flow. Including IFRS 16 lease liabilities, the net cash position was £311.0 million.
Cash and cash equivalents and amount held in cash pooling totalled £584.7 million, while total shareholder equity was £1,076.2 million, reflecting the strong asset base and reinforced by recent real estate investments. Property, plant and equipment increased to £447.3 million (FY2024: £385.3 million).
Current Trading and Outlook
The underlying business trend is in line with expectations. Some portfolio optimisation effects are expected to continue impacting the top line in H1 2026, although underlying volumes remain resilient across the Group's core categories and recent contract wins in the UK and Europe provide good visibility into the second half.
Profitability improvement is continuing in line with the expected trajectory, supported by the structural efficiency gains delivered in FY2025 and the ongoing activation of the Group's medium-term value creation programme.
In light of prevailing macro-economic conditions and their potential impact on energy costs, the Group has implemented targeted actions to contain any negative impacts while continuing to monitor the evolving energy and raw material environment, including the impact on fuel, sea transport, and plastic packaging costs, and will implement its pass-through pricing mechanisms as necessary. The Group has secured approximately 70% of its energy requirements for 2026, providing a good level of cost visibility and protection against near-term volatility. The remaining exposure is being actively managed through a disciplined, phased procurement approach. In transport and logistics, the Group is observing renewed inflationary pressures, with fuel prices increasing and both road haulage and sea freight costs trending upwards, including the reintroduction of fuel surcharges by major carriers. The Group maintains a diversified logistics network and long-standing carrier relationships, and is actively managing these cost pressures through contractual mechanisms, route optimisation and, where appropriate, pricing actions.
On strategy, the M&A pipeline remains active, with several near-term opportunities under evaluation. The Group's net cash position of £395 million (excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities of £83.6 million) provides substantial financial flexibility to pursue value-accretive transactions without recourse to further financing.
Despite the current macro-economic uncertainty, Management remains confident in the Group's strategy and confirms its medium-term guidance of £3 billion+ revenue, +300 basis points of EBITDA margin expansion from FY2024 levels, and underlying FCF conversion of greater than 60%.
Results presentation live webcast - today, 31 March at 9:30 a.m. BST
A live webcast of the presentation including Q&A will be held today at 9:30am BST for investors and analysts and will be available via our website at https://www.princesgroup.com/ or on https://brrmedia.news/PRN_FY25. This will be available for playback after the event.
The supporting presentation will be made available on the Group's website ahead of the webcast.
Definitions
The following definitions apply throughout this announcement unless the context requires otherwise:
"EBITDA" Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA used by the CODM is exclusive of non-controlling interest.
"Adjusted EBITDA" EBITDA including Non-recurring items, that are unusual non-operational or one-time transactions that can have a substantial impact on the Group's financial performance. As such these amounts can distort the true operational performance of the Group and the comparable performance of the Group over time. Non-recurring items are typically unusual, infrequent, and not expected to recur in the future. Such items can vary widely, encompassing gains or losses from the sale of assets, litigation settlements, restructuring costs and impairment charges.
"Net Cash Position" Cash and Cash equivalents including cashpooling, less any current and non current borrowing plus current and non current lease liabilities.
Underlying Free cashflow" EBITDA impacted by changes in lease liabilities, tax, and financing, along with changes in working captial and capital expenditure. Underlying excludes capital expenditure of £82m for Real Estate Investments.
Consolidated Income Statement (unaudited)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
All revenue and operating profits relate solely to the group's continuing operations.
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (unaudited)
As at 31 December 2025
Consolidated statement of financial position (unaudited)
As at 31 December 2025
Consolidated statement of financial position (unaudited)
As at 31 December 2025
Consolidated statement of changes in equity (unaudited)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
Consolidated cash flow statement (unaudited)
For the year ended 31 December 2025
Notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements
For the year ended 31 December 2025
1. Material accounting policies
General information
The unaudited financial information set out above does not constitute the Company's statutory accounts for the years ended 31 December 2025 and 31 December 2024. Information has been extracted from the draft statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 which will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies in due course. Accordingly, the financial information for 2025 is presented unaudited in the preliminary announcement. The comparatives for the Consolidated financial statements are stated as unaudited as for the nine months ended 31 December 2024, as the Company took the exemption under Section 400 of the Companies Act 2006 to prepare Consolidated financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standards (UK IFRS). The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the revaluation of financial instruments (including derivative instruments) and defined benefit pension plans that are measured at fair values at the end of each reporting period.
Corporate information
Princes Group plc (formerly Princes Limited) (the "Company") is a public company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdon and registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act. The address of the registered office is Royal Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1NX. On 11 August 2025, the Company re-registered as a public limited company (plc) under Section 90 of the Companies Act 2006.
The primary business of the Group and Company is Food and Drinks Manufacturing.
On 17 June 2024, a purchase and sale agreement was entered into with Mitsubishi Corporation as seller, pursuant to which Newlat Food S.p.A (now NewPrinces S.p.A) acquired 100% of the share capital of the Company for a net cash consideration of GBP 1. The purchase was then finalised at the end of July. The Agreement stipulated that Newlat Food S.p.A must provide the necessary financial resources to enable the Company to repay its outstanding loan to Mitsubishi Corporation. The transaction was financed through a €200 million loan from Newlat Food S.p.A and a €300 million loan that was provided by a pool of leading international banks.
On 30 July 2024, all of the conditions stipulated in the agreement for the acquisition of the Company were fulfilled and therefore Newlat Food S.p.A acquired the entire share capital of the Company.
Following the acquisition, the Company changed it's financial year end from 31 March to 31 December, to align with the Newlat Group, resulting in a shortened previous reporting period of nine months.
During the financial year, the company completed a number of business combinations that are summarised below with further details included in note 6.
On 1 January the Group entered into an agreement with NewPrinces S.p.A subsidiary Symington's Limited which gave the Group the right to conduct and operate the Symington's business for a two-year term. Symington's specialises in the production and sale of instant noodle products. The agreement gives the Group the right to use Symington's contractual and employment relationships as well as the tangible and intangible assets which are required to carry out the business. Subsequent to this, the group acquired all of the share capital of the entity.
On the same date, the Group entered into an agreement with NewPrinces S.p.A for its Pasta, Bakery Products and Special Product category business which gave the Group the right to conduct and operate this business for a two-year term, which was subsequently extended to five years. The agreement gives the Group the right to use the business' contractual and employment relationships as well as the tangible assets which are required to carry out the business.
Share acquisitions were also carried out during the year with New Princes S.p.A for it's France S.A.S and Newlat GmbH businesses. Princes France S.A.S specialises in the manufacture of Bakery Products whilst Newlat GmbH expands the Group's pasta operations in Europe.
The accounting for the initial agreement and subsequent share acquisition for each of the businesses, is reflected in the group's accounts as a business combination under common control using predecessor accounting with assets and liabilities recognised at their existing carrying values from NewPrinces S.p.A accounts. No new goodwill has been recognised, with any difference between the carrying amounts and consideration being recognised in equity.
On 31 October 2025 the Company listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and issued a further 174,702,956 ordinary shares upon IPO. The shares were issued at a price of £4.75 in exchange for total consideration of £829,839,000 consisting of both cash and the settlement of loans that were due to the parent company. The issue of the new shares resulted in £17,470,000 of new share capital and £812,369,000 of new share premium. Further details are provided in note 4.
Basis of preparation of the financial statements on a going concern basis
After making enquiries, the Board has a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the consolidated financial statements. The forecast for the going concern assessment period to 31 December 2027 has been updated for the business's best estimate of cash flow in the period, as per the latest trading forecasted business plan for the period.
The Board's treasury policies are in place to maintain a strong capital base and manage the Group's balance sheet and liquidity to ensure long-term financial stability. These policies are the basis for investor, creditor and market confidence and enable the successful development of the business.
The Directors have reviewed the business' cash flow projections, together with the availability of the committed borrowing facilities, for a period of at least 18 months from the date of approval of Consolidated Financial Statements. The Directors have also considered the headroom against covenants under the Group's borrowing facilities.
The Directors have assessed the main sources of financing, being the existing liquid cash resources, and the €100m line of credit facility.
In reviewing the cash flow forecast for the period, the directors reviewed the trading for all business segments, considering the experience gained from events of the last three years of trading and emerging trading patterns, The directors have a thorough understanding of the risks, sensitivities and judgements included in these elements of the cash flow forecast.
As a downside scenario, the directors considered a situation in which inflationary costs are not fully recovered through pricing, there is an adverse movement in trading volumes within the Group and severe IT outages occur leading to a period of non-operation across the production facilities. This downside scenario was modelled without taking any mitigating actions within their control. Under this downside scenario the Group forecasts liquidity throughout the period. The likelihood of these circumstances is considered remote for two reasons. Firstly, over such a period, management could take substantial mitigating actions, such as reviewing pricing, taking cost-cutting measures and reducing capital investment. Secondly, the Group has significant business and asset diversification and would be able to, if it were necessary, dispose of assets and/or businesses to raise considerable levels of funds.
2. 
Segmental Analysis
(i) Non-controlling interest adjustment is required to reconcile profit before income tax reported in the income statement to the measure used by the CODM when assessing performance. This is because the measure of EBITDA used by the CODM is exclusive of non-controlling interest.
3. Earnings per Share
The calculation of earnings per ordinary share is based on earnings after tax attributable to equity shareholders of the Company and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
There are no potential ordinary shares that could be dilutive or anti-dilutive to the earnings per share measure. The weighted average number of shares used to calculate the earnings per share for the nine months ended 31 December 2024 has been adjusted retrospectively, in line with IAS 33, for the subdivision of shares that reduced the nominal value of share capital from £1 to £0.10 on 21 October 2025.
4. Share capital
During the period the company completed a sub-division of existing shares that reduced the nominal value of each share from £1 to £0.10 on 25 October 2025.
On 31 October 2025 the company listed on the London Stock Exchange and issued a further 174,702,956 ordinary shares upon IPO. The shares were issued at a price of £4.75 in exchange for total consideration of £829,839,000 consisting of both cash and the settlement of loans that were due to the parent company. The issue of the new shares resulted in £17,470,000 of new share capital and £812,369,000 of new share premium. Transaction costs of £6,140,000 were capitalised against share premium.
The capitalisation of £429,699,000 of parent loans upon IPO resulted in £9,046,295 of new share capital and £420,652,705 of associated share premium.
The company has one class of ordinary shares which carry no right to fixed income.
5. Related party transactions
The Group has a controlling relationship with its immediate parent company, NewPrinces SpA and its ultimate parent company, Newlat Group SA. The Group has a related party relationship with its associates and joint ventures and with its directors. In the course of normal operations, related party transactions entered into by the Group have been contracted on an arm's length basis.
The following is a description of material transactions currently in force to which the Company or its subsidiaries have been a party. The transactions that entered into with related parties (hereafter "Related Party Transactions"), identified in accordance with the criteria defined in IAS 24 - Related Party Disclosures, are mainly of a business and financial nature and entered into under normal market conditions.
During the year the related party loans of £429,699,000 were capitalised.
6. Business Combinations
On 1 January the Group entered into an agreement with NewPrinces S.p.A subsidiary Symington's Limited which gave the Group the right to conduct and operate the Symington's business for a two-year term. Symington's specialises in the production and sale of instant noodle products. The agreement gives the Group the right to use Symington's contractual and employment relationships as well as the tangible and intangible assets which are required to carry out the business. Subsequent to this, the group acquired all of the share capital of the entity.
On the same date, the Group entered into an agreement with NewPrinces S.p.A for its Pasta, Bakery Products and Special Product category business which gave the Group the right to conduct and operate this business for a two-year term, which was subsequently extended to a five year term. The agreement gives the Group the right to use the business' contractual and employment relationships as well as the tangible assets which are required to carry out the business.
Share acquisitions were also carried out during the year with New Princes S.p.A for it's France S.A.S and Newlat GmbH businesses. Princes France S.A.S specialises in the manufacture of Bakery Products whilst Newlat GmbH expands the Group's pasta operations in Europe.
The accounting for the initial agreement and subsequent share acquisition for each of the businesses, is reflected in the group's accounts as a business combination under common control using predecessor accounting with assets and liabilities recognised at their existing carrying values from NewPrinces S.p.A accounts. No new goodwill has been recognised, with any difference between the carrying amounts and consideration being recognised in equity.
Consideration was £122.9m for net assets acquired of £88.9m, with the excess of £34.0m credited to equity. Cash of £71m was acquired with the businesses, giving net cash outflow of £51.6m.
7. Events after the statement of financial position date
On 1 January 2026, Plasmon Srl (company acquired by the majority shareholder NewPrinces from Kraft Heinz Italy as part of the acquisition of the Plasmon, Nipiol, Bi-Aglut, Aprotein, and Dieterba brands and Latina's plant) transferred the business to Princes Italia SpA through an operating lease agreement.
Subsequent to the year-end closing as of 31 December 2025, the international geopolitical environment has continued to be characterized by significant elements of uncertainty, also in relation to the conflict and tensions in the Middle East, with particular reference to the situation in Iran. These dynamics could have effects on international markets, particularly on energy and raw materials, with possible repercussions on inflationary trends and companies' operating costs.
As of the date of preparation, there are no direct or immediately quantifiable impacts on the economic, equity, and financial position of the Company and the Group. However, management continues to closely monitor the evolution of the geopolitical and macroeconomic environment in order to promptly assess any indirect effects that may arise during the financial year, particularly in terms of increased procurement costs, energy price volatility, and potential inflationary pressures.
Enquiries
For further information, please contact:
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Princes Group plc Benedetta Mastrolia, Investor Relations Director |
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Barabino & Partners UK Financial PR communications Georgia Colkin Caroline Merrell |
+44 (0)7542 846844 +44 (0)7852 210329
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Princes Group plc
Princes Group is a leading international platform in the United Kingdom and European food and beverage sector. The Group operates across five business units: Foods, Fish, Italian, Oils, and Drinks and holds leading positions in both branded and customer own brand products.
The Group's branded portfolio includes well-known, trusted brands such as Princes, Napolina, Branston, Batchelors, Flora, Crisp 'N Dry, Delverde, Plasmon, Naked, and Vier Diamanten.
By combining industrial expertise with long-standing supply partnerships, Princes Group is a trusted partner to a diverse range of blue-chip customers, including major food retailers, B2B partners, and the foodservice industry, reaching over 8,000 clients globally and exporting to more than 60 countries.
Headquartered in Liverpool, UK, Princes Group generated £1.9 bn pro forma revenues in the twelve months ended 31 December 2025, employs approximately 7,800 people and operates 24 production facilities across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Mauritius, supported by 21 warehouses and distribution centres and three offices in the UK, Poland, and the Netherlands.
With a strong production network, the Group is well-positioned for future growth, consistently delivering quality, innovation, and reliable supply across multiple categories, while upholding its commitment to excellence and long-term customer relationships.
For more information, visit www.princesgroup.com.
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION
The financial information disclosed in this announcement which has been marked as "pro forma" (or variations thereof) ("pro forma financial information") is unaudited and has not been reviewed by the Company's auditors. The pro forma financial information is therefore subject to change without notice. The pro forma financial information has been produced for illustrative purposes only, by its nature addresses a hypothetical situation and, therefore, does not represent the Group's actual financial position or results. Such information may not, therefore, give a true picture of the Group's financial position or results of operations nor is it indicative of its future results.
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