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FW THORPE PLC RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2026 - FW Thorpe Plc - a group of companies that design , manufacture and supply professional lighting systems – is pleased to announce its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2026 . Key points : Continuing operations Revenue 2026 2025 £ 172.9m £ 175.2m 1.3 % decrease Operating profit ( before acquisition adjustments ) * £ 33.0m £ 32.9m 0.4 % increase Operating profit Profit before tax Basic earnings per share £ 31.8m £ 32.1m 0.8 % decrease £ 32.4m £ 31.6m 2.5 % increase 23.72p * Acquisition adjustments are amortisation of acquisition related intangible assets and changes in fair value of redemption liability • Final dividend of 5.53p ( 2025 : 5.36p ) - an increase of 3.2 % • Total interim and final dividend of 7.34p ( 2025 : 7.12p ) - an increase of 3.1 % • Stand out performances from Zemper , Famostar and Solite • 21.69p 9.4 % increase Disappointing results at Lightronics and Schahl ; improvement plans actioned and in progress • Majority of other businesses delivered an improved performance • Net cash generated from operating activities £ 30.8m ( 2025 : £ 33.2m ) ; working capital shift towards the end of the year • Steady start to 2026/27 , orders ahead but general performance marginally lower This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation ( EU ) No 596/2014 ( MAR ) as supplemented by The Market Abuse ( Amendment ) ( EU Exit ) Regulations ( SI 2019/310 ) ( “ UK MAR " ) . For further information please contact : FW Thorpe Plc Mike Allcock - Chairman Craig Muncaster - Chief Executive , Group Financial Director Singer Capital Markets - Nominated Adviser James Moat 01527 583200 020 7496 3000