Record Revenue Growth
Group revenue increased 14% year-on-year to a record GBP 25.6m in H1 FY2026 (constant-currency group growth 12.4%), driven by both UK (nearly 13% growth) and international expansion.
Strong Profitability and Margin Expansion
Adjusted profit before tax rose 11% to GBP 5.5m; adjusted EBITDA increased 17%; adjusted EPS of 9.36p. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 29%, ahead of the stated minimum commitment of 25%.
Robust Cash Position and Debt-Free Balance Sheet
Cash and deposits of GBP 13.3m, debt-free balance sheet, and strong operating cash generation of GBP 6.7m in H1, supporting progressive dividend policy and further investment.
Significant U.S. Commercial Momentum
Tristel ULT in-market sales approaching USD 1.0m with royalties/net profit contribution (reported USD/GBP mix) (Julija: $153k net profit via royalties; Anna: GBP 116k royalties), 320k procedures in H1 (3x prior year). 90 new sites onboarded in 3 months; pipeline includes 150 hot leads and 140 active engagements; management expects to exceed $2m in in-market sales by year-end.
Successful New Product Launches and Distribution Partnerships
Launched Tristel OPH with H1 revenues of $88k (ahead of initial expectations); manufacturing in U.S. by Parker Laboratories; distribution agreements with Parker, Medline, Henry Schein, Cardinal Health, Advancing Eyecare Group and Keeler USA to broaden market access; gross margins in line with group targets with scope to improve at scale.
Clinical and Regulatory Validation
Tristel ULT included in four key standards/guidelines for ultrasound probe high-level disinfection; ECRI evaluation underway; >1,200 probes confirmed compatible; OPH multicenter study underway with intent to publish peer-reviewed findings — all supporting adoption and credibility.
Geographic Recovery and European Strength
France and Italy both grew ~13% (recovery in France and tender wins in Italy); other European markets delivering double-digit growth; targeted commercial hires planned to accelerate growth in Germany, France, Italy, Middle East and Asia.
Strategic Investments in Commercial, Clinical and Digital Capabilities
Plans to add 13 commercial heads (9 salespeople, 4 clinical), recruit Chief Medical Officer and clinical portfolio leads, expand digital offerings (3T platform, web shop roll-out, internal AI agent) to build recurring revenue and sales effectiveness.
Operational Improvements and Expected Cost Savings
Wipes production in-sourced; H2 expected to see full run-rate savings of c. GBP 300k after selling prior supplier inventory; net working capital improved to 15% of annualized revenue; ROCE at 25%.
Clear Targets and On-Track Execution
Management reiterates FY2026 market expectations are on track and confirms longer-term targets (double-digit annual revenue growth FY2025–2030 and minimum adjusted EBITDA margin of 25%).