Braime Group PLC reported strong annual results for 2025, with revenue of ยฃ50.9 million and profit before tax of ยฃ4.1 million, despite economic challenges. The company paid an interim dividend of 6.0p in October 2025 and proposed a second interim dividend of 10.50p for May 2026, bringing the total dividend for 2025 to 16.50p. Strategic focus remains on improving production processes, expanding into new markets, and developing innovative products. A significant post-period event was the acquisition of Don Electronics and Synatel, key suppliers in electronics, to strengthen supply chain and product development. The company also completed a major roof refurbishment at its Leeds facility and expanded its global presence with new subsidiaries in Canada and Indonesia. Despite global economic uncertainties, Braime remains confident in its growth prospects, driven by new product launches and market expansions.
Year-on-Year Financial and Debt Comparison (2024 vs 2025)| Metric | 2024 (ยฃ'000) | 2025 (ยฃ'000) | Change (ยฃ'000) | Change (%) |
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| Revenue | 48,947 | 50,935 | 1,988 | 4.1% |
| Profit Before Tax | 3,198 | 4,089 | 891 | 27.9% |
| Profit After Tax | 2,333 | 2,708 | 375 | 16.1% |
| Total Assets | 36,026 | 40,035 | 4,009 | 11.1% |
| Total Liabilities | 13,026 | 15,155 | 2,129 | 16.3% |
| Net Assets | 23,000 | 24,880 | 1,880 | 8.2% |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2,381 | 3,064 | 683 | 28.7% |
| Bank Overdraft | 454 | 490 | 36 | 7.9% |
| Total Debt (Bank Overdraft + Financial Liabilities) | 3,064 | 4,741 | 1,677 | 54.7% |
| Dividends Paid | 212 | 231 | 19 | 9.0% |
### Key Observations:
1. **Revenue Growth**: Revenue increased by 4.1% from ยฃ48.9m in 2024 to ยฃ50.9m in 2025, driven by strong performance across subsidiaries.
2. **Profitability**: Profit before tax rose significantly by 27.9% to ยฃ4.1m in 2025, reflecting improved operational efficiency and strategic investments.
3. **Asset Growth**: Total assets grew by 11.1% to ยฃ40.0m, primarily due to increased inventories and capital investments.
4. **Debt Increase**: Total debt (including bank overdraft and financial liabilities) increased by 54.7% to ยฃ4.7m, partly due to the acquisition of Don Electronics.
5. **Cash Position**: Cash and cash equivalents increased by 28.7% to ยฃ3.1m, enhancing liquidity.
6. **Dividends**: Dividends paid increased by 9.0% to ยฃ231k, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder returns.