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Defence Holdings
(LSE:ALRT)
Defence Holdings (ALRT) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Defence Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Defence Holdings Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.10M | 2.89M | 5.53M | 4.45M | 1.90M | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 962.39K | 1.52M | 3.99M | 2.77M | 1.10M | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -1.26M | 34.00K | -3.41M | -8.15M | -8.79M | -2.52M |
| Net Income | -1.80M | -851.34K | -4.50M | -8.75M | -8.82M | -2.52M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 5.56M | 77.00K | 5.55M | 12.15M | 13.70M | 4.62M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 17.00K | 69.00K | 459.00K | 2.73M | 10.07M | 2.52M |
| Total Debt | 2.99M | 0.00 | 3.20M | 3.46M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 6.95M | 729.00K | 5.78M | 8.59M | 1.62M | 2.09M |
| Stockholders Equity | -1.39M | -652.00K | -231.00K | 3.56M | 12.07M | 2.53M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -679.68K | -558.00K | -2.27M | -7.20M | -10.75M | -2.25K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -630.63K | -511.00K | -2.06M | -5.37M | -10.69M | -2.25K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -147.00K | -47.00K | -205.00K | -1.83M | -58.00K | ― |
| Financing Cash Flow | 711.00K | 168.00K | -3.00K | -146.00K | 18.30M | 4.62K |
Defence Holdings Technical Analysis
Defence Holdings Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | £6.06M | 25.30 | 8.62% | 4.80% | 0.58% | -21.54% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
53 Neutral | £12.62M | -3.27 | ― | ― | -19.68% | -72.15% | |
50 Neutral | £41.10M | -6.53 | ― | ― | -1.82% | 67.47% | |
49 Neutral | £25.07M | -3.25 | -20.63% | ― | 17.43% | -244.31% | |
49 Neutral | £37.63M | ― | ― | ― | ― | ― | |
48 Neutral | £8.34M | -125.00 | 6.49% | ― | -14.03% | -142.86% |
Defence Holdings Corporate Events
Defence Holdings PLC has successfully utilized an At-The-Market (ATM) equity issuance facility, raising a total of £437,147.50 in gross proceeds. The funds will provide additional working capital for the company, and the shareholding of Fortified Securities has decreased as a result of the ATM-related sales.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced a collaboration with Oracle to enhance AI innovation for global defence and national security customers. By utilizing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Defence Technologies will be able to deploy its AI solutions at scale, offering advanced capabilities while maintaining security and performance. This partnership aims to align sovereign AI products with trusted hyperscale platforms, benefiting defence organizations across the UK, NATO, and allied nations.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced its selection of Google Cloud as the hyperscale provider for its inaugural sovereign AI product, Project Ixian. This initiative, developed under the Defence Technologies division, aims to enhance information integrity and resilience against information warfare. Project Ixian will be built on Google Distributed Cloud air-gapped, ensuring stringent data residency and security controls. The project aligns with the UK’s Strategic Defence Review 2025, addressing challenges such as disinformation and digital vulnerabilities. The collaboration with Whitespace engineers ensures the embedding of sovereign standards, resilience, and scalability from inception.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced the exercise of warrants, resulting in the issuance of 69,800,000 new ordinary shares. The shares will be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, increasing the company’s total voting share capital to 2,078,666,131 ordinary shares. This move is part of the company’s strategic efforts to enhance its market presence and operational capabilities.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced its second classified AI product, focusing on edge-based analysis and identification support, aligning with NATO’s urgent priorities. This new product aims to improve identification, reduce misclassification, and support decision-making in contested environments, enhancing the value of existing hardware and aligning with UK Strategic Defence Review 2025 objectives. The initiative demonstrates Defence Holdings’ ability to rapidly convert strategy into commercially viable products, strengthening its position in the global sovereign defence technology ecosystem.
Defence Holdings PLC will host a live broadcast interview with its incoming Non-Executive Chairman, Field Marshal Lord Houghton, on October 3, 2025. The interview will cover Lord Houghton’s extensive military career, his views on the evolving defence landscape, and his role in guiding the company’s future direction. His appointment is expected to enhance Defence Holdings’ positioning in the defence technology sector, strengthen dialogues with policymakers, and boost investor confidence.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced the exercise of warrants by holders, resulting in the issuance of 7,151,334 new ordinary shares. These shares will be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, increasing the company’s total issued and voting share capital to over 2 billion shares, which may impact shareholder notifications under FCA rules.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced the exercise of warrants, resulting in the issuance of 7,151,334 new ordinary shares. This development will increase the company’s total issued and voting share capital to 2,008,866,131 ordinary shares, impacting shareholder calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Defence Holdings PLC is set to host a broadcast featuring its senior leadership team to discuss recent developments and the company’s strategic direction. The session will cover key topics such as the appointment of Lord Houghton as Non-Executive Chairman, the launch of Project Ixian, and the impact of global technological investments and geopolitical events on the defence sector. This broadcast aims to provide investors and stakeholders with insights into the company’s operations and future plans.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced the launch of Project Ixian, its first AI product targeting information operations, a critical domain in modern defence. Developed in collaboration with a leading technology partner, Project Ixian offers sovereign-grade resilience and scalability, aligning with UK government initiatives to enhance digital resilience. This product marks a significant commercial opportunity for Defence Holdings as it enters its first phase of value realisation in December, addressing urgent threats such as disinformation and digital sabotage.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced the exercise of 55,192,308 warrants, leading to the issuance of an equivalent number of new Ordinary Shares. This move will increase the company’s total issued and voting share capital to 2,001,714,797 Ordinary Shares, with trading expected to commence on the London Stock Exchange on or around 15 September 2025.
Defence Holdings PLC announced that its Non-Executive Vice Chairman, James Norwood, has been appointed to the Coalition of the Willing, a group supporting the NATO Industry Advisory Group. This appointment enhances the company’s strategic positioning by providing direct involvement in NATO tasking and studies, fostering relationships with senior decision-makers, and ensuring the company’s perspectives are included in NATO-industrial dialogue.
Defence Holdings PLC has announced the appointment of Field Marshal Lord Houghton of Richmond as Non-Executive Chairman, effective from October 1, 2025. Lord Houghton, a highly respected figure in UK defence, brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure as Chief of the Defence Staff and other senior military roles. His appointment is expected to enhance the company’s strategic alignment with national defence priorities and strengthen its position in the defence industry. Additionally, the company has granted warrants over ordinary shares to Lord Houghton as part of his appointment.