Group Revenue Growth
Revenue increased ~6.2% year‑on‑year to GBP 2.8 billion (2025), driven primarily by Alsa and WeDriveU growth.
Adjusted Operating Profit Improvement and H2 Turnaround
Adjusted operating profit rose ~9% (c.9.3%) to nearly GBP 200 million. Second‑half operating profit improved to GBP 138 million versus GBP 60 million in H1, with all divisions profitable in H2.
Alsa Record Year and Strong Margins
Alsa delivered another record year: revenue up ~12.8% to GBP 1.5 billion and operating profit up ~14% to GBP 212 million. Passenger volumes reached 640 million and Spanish domestic demand grew ~10%.
New Contract Wins and Improved Conversion
Secured 25 new contracts (ex‑JVs/operations) worth c. GBP 450 million and additional projects (including Qiddiya and Guadalajara) taking total new contracts secured in 2025 in excess of GBP 1 billion. Conversion rate improved to 28% from 23%.
WeDriveU Recovery Momentum
WeDriveU revenue grew ~4.7% to GBP 432 million. Significant operational improvement in H2 (WeDriveU H2 profit c. GBP 17.6 million) and first year as a stand‑alone entity with recovery actions underway.
Germany Operational Recovery and Contract Restructuring
German rail ran full service in December (first time in ~2 years) after driver recruitment/training; adjusted operating profit recovered to GBP 15.6 million. Agreement reached in principle with five PTAs in North Rhine‑Westphalia to restructure rail contracts and derisk the business (expected legally binding by 30 June).
Cost, Cash and Liquidity Improvements
Targeting GBP 75 million of cost savings in 2026 and a GBP 100 million annual run‑rate by end‑2026. Free cash flow reported at GBP 77.3 million (excluding school bus ~GBP 76 million). Net funds inflow of GBP 127 million for the period; nearly EUR 900 million of cash + undrawn committed facilities; 94% of debt fixed rate.
Governance / Audit Progress and Strategic Simplification
KPMG appointed as new auditor (removing prior auditor gap) and management has launched ‘Simplify for Success’ (streamlining management, tighter CapEx control target of GBP 120 million for 2026) to improve agility and reduce overheads.