Highlights

  • FY25 continuing operations revenue is expected to exceed GBP 70.0 million.
  • Operating profit from continuing operations is anticipated to be above GBP 6.5 million.
  • Year-end cash balance closed above GBP 9 million, subject to audit.

Christie Group plc (LSE:CTG) has released a full-year trading update indicating that its FY25 performance from continuing operations is expected to be materially ahead of its previously revised expectations. The update follows higher-than-usual invoicing activity recorded in December 2025.

For the twelve months ended 31 December 2025, revenue from continuing operations is now expected to exceed GBP 70.0 million, compared with GBP 59.2 million reported in FY24. Operating profit from continuing operations is projected to exceed GBP 6.5 million, up from GBP 3.5 million in the prior year. All reported figures remain subject to audit, with final results scheduled for release in April 2026

Transaction Volumes and Fee Trends
During FY25, the Group advised on the sale or purchase of more than 1,100 businesses. While transaction volumes remained consistent through most of the year, December recorded activity levels around 40% higher than the average monthly volume achieved over the preceding eleven months. This late-period increase included higher invoicing levels than anticipated at the time of the previous trading update issued on 23 December 2025.

In addition, the average fee achieved on completed transactions improved compared with the prior year. The Group’s international agency and advisory operations also recorded year-on-year income growth during the period.

Divisional Performance Overview
Within the Professional and Financial Services (PFS) division, the Group experienced growth across valuation, consultancy, and finance brokerage activities. Progress continued in developing its insurance brokerage operations.

In the Stock and Inventory Systems and Services (SISS) division, the hospitality stocktaking business contributed increases in both revenue and operating profit, despite challenging conditions across the UK hospitality market.

Operating profit from continuing operations excludes losses associated with the Vennersys brand, as well as the loss on disposal following its sale. The disposal was announced on 22 December 2025 and completed on 16 January 2026.

Cash Position and Balance Sheet
At the end of FY25, Christie Group reported a cash balance of more than GBP 9 million, reflecting an improved liquidity position. The Group stated its intention to maintain a resilient balance sheet structure.

Outlook for 2026
Entering 2026, Christie Group indicated ongoing demand and healthy pipelines across its services. However, the Board highlighted a cautious stance on further profit growth for the year, noting that some transactions originally expected to complete in early 2026 were concluded during the final weeks of 2025.

Share Performance
As of 19 January, at the time of writing, CTG shares are trading at GBX 134.00, representing an increase of 11.67% on the day