ME Group International PLC (FRA:PHQ)
€ 1.36 -0.040 (-2.86%) Market Cap: 523.93 Mil Enterprise Value: 508.15 Mil PE Ratio: 7.97 PB Ratio: 2.21 GF Score: 76/100

Half Year 2026 ME Group International PLC Earnings Call Transcript

Jul 13, 2026 / 10:00 AM GMT
Release Date Price: €1.4 (+17.65%)

Key Points

Positve
  • Vending revenue grew, driven by a more than 16% increase in revenue from Wash.ME operations.
  • EBITDA increased by 7.1%, supported by strong laundry growth.
  • Secured the largest ever single client deal with ASDA in the UK, with plans to roll out up to 700 laundry machines.
  • Renewed multiyear contracts with state transport operators in France, representing more than GBP9 million worth of revenue.
  • The company remains well-capitalized with a strong balance sheet and financial position.
Negative
  • Revenue from photobooth operations was GBP5 million lower, reflecting softer April trading and regulatory changes in Germany.
  • Reported profit before tax declined by 3.8% and was down 6.2% at constant currency.
  • Total revenue was marginally up year on year, but at constant currency was slightly down due to an FX impact.
  • Diluted earnings per share was 3.9% lower at 6.48p per share.
  • Total revenue in Asia Pacific declined by 13.2% due to a decline in the value of the Japanese yen and fewer machines in operation.


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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

MEGPM.L - ME Group International PLC
Half Year 2026 ME Group International PLC Earnings Call
Jul 13, 2026 / 10:00AM GMT

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Conference Call Participants
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* Vladimir Crasneanscki
ME Group International PLC - Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director

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Presentation
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Operator [1]
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Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the ME Group International plc investor presentation. (Operator Instructions)

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