Everyman Media FY EBITDA seen higher as admissions rise

(Sharecast News) - Independent cinema group Everyman Media said on Tuesday that both underlying earnings and revenues had grown in the 52 weeks ended 1 January, partly driven by increased admissions levels over the period.

Everyman said full-year admissions rose 2.3% to 4.4m, helping push group revenue up 8.7% yearonyear to £116.5m. EBITDA increased 4.9% to £17m, while food and beverage spend per head climbed 6.4% to £11.32 and the average ticket price rose 4.4% to £12.51.

The AIM-listed group also said it had lifted its market share to 5.8% from 5.4% and opened two new venues during the year - a fivescreen site at The Whiteley in Bayswater and a threescreen venue in Brentford - taking its estate to 49 locations and 171 screens.

Net debt stood at £22m, compared with £18.1m a year earlier and, as part of its plan to reduce net debt, Everyman said it does not expect to open any new venues in 2026.

Interim chief executive Farah Golant said: "The group continued to make progress in FY25, delivering growth in revenue, EBITDA and market share, supported by increased admissions and higher spend per head.

"Against a challenging economic backdrop, our business model is showing resilience, underpinned by the strength of the iconic Everyman brand, our differentiated offering within a dynamic market, and our continued commitment to deliver a distinctive, experience-led proposition."

As of 0840 GMT, Everyman shares were down 0.89% at 27.75p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com