Franchise Brands

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20252026 1 director buying Review of non-core business disposals Return of capital 2 directors buying 4 directors buying 1 director buying

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Insider conviction

1 director buying

£51k in 1 buy

4 Aug 2026 Neil Miller £51k

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Disposal of a part (break-up)

Review of non-core business disposals

Simplification under way; no sale announced

In March 2026 the Board began reviewing sales of non-core businesses. The H1 results say the Group is simplifying to three core B2B franchised businesses. No sale or buyer is named, and any proceeds would go to debt repayment.

Focus: Simplify to three core B2B franchised businesses
Use of money: Any disposal proceeds applied to accelerate debt repayment
Status: No disposal or buyer announced

29 Jul 2026 Simplification under way; no sale announced
25 Mar 2026 Board actively reviewing strategic fit

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Closed · 4

Capital returnReturn of capital went quiet · 31 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2026 +31% Insider conviction2 directors buying £181k in 3 buys · 9 Oct 2025 – 14 Jan 2026 +3% Insider conviction4 directors buying £540k in 11 buys · 31 Jan 2025 – 8 Jul 2025 −5% Insider conviction1 director buying £100k in 1 buy · 30 Jul 2024 – 28 Oct 2024 −24%

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