**Summary**
Johnson Service Group PLC (JSG), a leading textile services provider in the UK and Republic of Ireland, released its 2025 full-year trading update on January 16, 2026. The company reported resilient sales performance and strong profit growth, with group revenue increasing by 4.3% to ยฃ535.6 million, driven by growth in both HORECA (ยฃ390.0 million) and Workwear (ยฃ145.6 million) segments. Organic revenue growth was 1.4%, in line with the first half of the year.
Tight cost control and efficiency improvements led to adjusted operating profit growth, meeting market expectations, and an improved margin moving closer to the 2026 target of at least 14.0%. HORECA and Workwear segments saw organic revenue growth of 1.0% and 2.4%, respectively, with Workwear benefiting from new installations and a 94% customer retention rate.
Net debt increased to ยฃ112.0 million, partly due to a ยฃ54.7 million cash outflow from share buybacks, including the completion of a ยฃ25.0 million buyback program in 2025. Total shareholder returns via buybacks since 2022 reached ยฃ90.3 million.
Despite economic uncertainties, the Board remains confident in delivering progress in 2026 and achieving the targeted 14.0% margin. Full-year results are expected in early March 2026.
Below is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year-on-year based on the provided text:
### Explanation:
1. **Group Revenue**, **HORECA Revenue**, and **Workwear Revenue** are compared year-on-year with percentage changes.
2. **Organic Revenue Growth** is provided for 2025 only, as no comparative data is available for 2024.
3. **Net Debt** (excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities) is compared, showing a significant increase due to share buybacks.
4. **Share Buybacks** (cash outflow) is included as a notable financial activity in 2025. This table provides a clear comparison of key financials and debt between 2024 and 2025.