Guidance update

On 17 December 2025, the Company provided guidance that the then anticipated trading profit before tax for the six months to 31 December 2025 would be at least 20% ahead of the previous comparative six months to 31 December 2024. Following a stronger than anticipated December result, that guidance can be increased to a trading profit before tax for the half year to be at least 30% ahead of the previous comparative six months.