Johnson Service Group
JSG · Main Market · Industrial Goods and Services · mcap £486m · 137.9p
JSG rents and launders table linen and uniforms for hotels and restaurants (HORECA) and rents workwear to businesses. It runs its own laundries and delivery network across the UK.
| Date | Type | Announcement | Day |
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| 08 Sep 26 | Results | Half-year Results
Interim results for six months ended 30 June 2026 showing revenue and profit growth. |
−7.3% |
| 10 Jul 26 | Trading update | H1 2026 Trading Update
Johnson Service Group released trading update for first half of 2026. |
−14.1% |
| 25 Jun 26 | Notification under UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R
Regulatory notification under UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R. |
+3.2% | |
| 01 Jun 26 | NED appointment and SID change
Appointment of new Non-Executive Director and change of Senior Independent Director. |
+0.7% | |
| 07 May 26 | Commencement of Share Buyback Programme
Johnson Service Group commences share buyback programme. |
+4.4% | |
| 07 May 26 | AGM Statement & Launch of Share Buyback Programme
Johnson Service Group announces share buyback programme and holds annual general meeting. |
+4.4% | |
| 21 Apr 26 | Application for admission of shares
Johnson Service Group applies for admission of shares to trading. |
+1.1% | |
| 03 Mar 26 | NED Appointment; Audit Committee & SID Changes
Lysanne Gray appointed as Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 June 2026; will chair Audit Committee following interim results announcement. |
−10.0% | |
| 03 Mar 26 | Results | Final Results
Full-year 2025 results announced; revenue and profit increased, operating margin expanded |
−10.0% |
| 16 Jan 26 | Trading update | 2025 Full Year Trading Update
Johnson Service Group releases full year 2025 trading update. |
+0.4% |
| 08 Jan 26 | Completion of Share Buyback Programme
Johnson Service Group completed share buyback of 17.7m shares for £25.0m at 141.05p average price. |
−0.3% | |
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Shares repurchased 17,724,645Average price per share 141.05pTotal cost (excluding expenses) £25.0mPercentage of issued share capital 4.5%Total cash returned to shareholders since September 2022 £90.3m
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| 01 Oct 25 | Board change | Directorate Change
Yvonne Monaghan steps down as CFO and Executive Director; Ryan Govender appointed as successor. |
−0.1% |
| 02 Sep 25 | Commencement of Share Buyback Programme
Johnson Service Group announces £25.0 million share buyback programme to run until March 2026. |
+9.1% | |
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Planned buyback £25.0m (£30.0m completed)Buyback period to 2 March 2026
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| 02 Sep 25 | Results | Half-year Results
Interim results for six months ended 30 June 2025 published. |
+9.1% |
| 29 Aug 25 | Completion of Share Buyback Programme
Completed buyback of 21.1 million shares for £30.0 million at average price of 142.35p per share. |
−0.7% | |
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Shares repurchased 21,074,153Average repurchase price 142.35pTotal cost of buyback £30.0 millionPercentage of issued capital 5.1%Total cash returned to shareholders since September 2022 £65.3 million
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| 13 Aug 25 | UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R
Independent Non-Executive Director Kirsty Homer's company River Island Clothing undergoes High Court sanctioned restructuring plan. |
+0.4% | |
| 01 Aug 25 | Readmission - JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP PLC
Johnson Service Group's ordinary shares cancelled from AIM trading. |
−2.3% | |
| 10 Jul 25 | Trading update | Trading Update for the Six Months ended 30 June 25
H1 2025 revenue up 5.5% to £257.6m; on track for 14% margin by 2026; moving to Main Market on 1 August. |
−6.4% |
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Group revenue £257.6m (£244.1m)HORECA revenue £185.4m (£172.9m)Workwear revenue £72.2m (£71.2m)Organic revenue growth 1.4%Bank debt (excluding IFRS 16) £99.0mShareholder returns to date £23.0m
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| 11 Jun 25 | Investor Presentation: Crawley Site visit
JSG hosted an institutional investor and analyst site visit at its new Crawley laundry facility. |
−0.7% | |
| 04 Jun 25 | Intention to Move to the Main Market
JSG intends to move from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange by early August 2025. |
−4.4% | |
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Share buyback programme extended to £30.0 millionShare buyback deployed to date £10.4 millionAdditional buyback extension £15.0 millionAIM listing date 10 June 2008
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| 01 May 25 | AGM Statement
Q1 revenue up 6.1% to £121.4m with organic growth of 2.2%; Crawley site on track; Main Market move planned. |
+0.0% | |
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in line expectations Group revenue Q1 2025 £121.4m (£114.4m)Organic revenue growth Q1 2.2%Bank debt end March 2025 £84.5m (£68.6m at December 2024)Expected bank debt June 2025 ~£100.0mShare buyback completed to date £6.3m (£15.0m programme announced)
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| 24 Mar 25 | Board change | CFO Retirement and Succession
CFO Yvonne Monaghan to retire after 40 years; Ryan Govender appointed successor from 1 October 2025. |
+0.9% |
| 21 Mar 25 | Results | Annual Report
Johnson Service Group posted its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024. |
−2.5% |
| 05 Mar 25 | Commencement of Share Buyback Programme
Johnson Service Group commences £15m share buyback programme, with up to £30m planned returns over 12 months. |
−1.7% | |
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Initial buyback tranche £15.0mTotal planned shareholder returns over 12 months £30.0mSecond tranche anticipated £15.0mLeverage less than one times
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| 04 Mar 25 | Results | Final Results
Revenue rose 10.3% to £513.4m, adjusted operating profit up 23.4% to £62.3m, final dividend 2.7p. |
+8.0% |
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Revenue £513.4m (£465.3m)Adjusted operating profit £62.3m (£50.5m)Adjusted operating profit margin 12.1% (10.9%)Adjusted diluted earnings per share 10.1p (7.8p)Final dividend 2.7p (1.4p)Full year dividend 4.0p (2.8p)
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| 17 Jan 25 | Trading update | Trading Update
Revenue up 10% to £513m, HORECA grew 5.5% organically, Workwear stable at 93% retention. |
+3.2% |
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in line expectations Total revenue £513.0 million (£465.3 million)HORECA revenue £371.0 million (£322.7 million)Workwear revenue £142.0 million (£142.6 million)HORECA organic revenue growth 5.5%Workwear customer retention 93% (92%)Net debt (ex-IFRS 16) £70.0 million (£61.7 million)
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| 11 Sep 24 | Results | Half-year Results
H1 2024 revenue £244.1m up 13.5%, adjusted operating profit up 32.6% to £25.2m; acquired Empire Linen for £20.6m. |
−0.3% |
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in line with current market expectations expectations Revenue £244.1m (£215.0m)Adjusted operating profit £25.2m (£19.0m)Adjusted operating profit margin 10.3% (8.8%)Adjusted diluted earnings per share 3.9p (2.9p)Interim dividend per share 1.3p (0.9p)Free cash flow £24.5m (£17.6m)
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| 03 Sep 24 | Board change | Change of Remuneration Committee Chair
Kirsty Homer appointed Remuneration Committee Chair from 1 November 2024; Nick Gregg to retire 31 December 2024. |
−2.6% |
| 03 Sep 24 | Results | Half-year Results
H1 2024 revenue £244.1m, adjusted operating profit up 32.6%, acquired Empire Linen for £20.6m. |
−2.6% |
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in line with current market expectations expectations Revenue £244.1m (£215.0m)Adjusted operating profit £25.2m (£19.0m)Adjusted operating profit margin 10.3% (8.8%)Adjusted diluted earnings per share 3.9p (2.9p)Dividend per share 1.3p (0.9p)Empire Linen acquisition £20.6m
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| 10 Jul 24 | Trading update | Pre-Close Update
H1 2024 revenue £244.1m, up 13.5% YoY; full year adjusted operating profit expected in line with market expectations. |
−0.4% |
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in line expectations Group revenue H1 2024 £244.1m (£215.0m)HORECA revenue H1 2024 £172.9m (£143.9m)Workwear revenue H1 2024 £71.2m (£71.1m)Organic revenue growth 5.7%Bank debt (ex IFRS 16) £75m
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| 01 May 24 | AGM Statement and Updated Positive Energy Outlook
Q1 revenue £114m with 8.9% organic growth; energy cost outlook upgraded with potential £3-9m profit benefits over three years. |
+9.1% | |
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in line expectations Q1 Revenue £114 million (£98 million)Organic Growth 8.9%HORECA Organic Growth 13.5%Workwear Organic Growth 0.5%Bank Debt £72.9 million (£61.7 million)
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| 18 Mar 24 | Results | Annual Report
Johnson Service Group posted its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023. |
−0.8% |
| 05 Mar 24 | Results | Replacement Rns: Preliminary Results
FY23 revenue up 20.6% to £465.3m, adjusted EBITDA £131.5m, full year dividend 2.8p. |
−3.5% |
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in line with current market expectations expectations Total revenue £465.3 million (£385.7 million)Organic revenue growth 16.3%Adjusted EBITDA £131.5 million (£104.9 million)Adjusted EBITDA margin 28.3% (27.2%)Adjusted operating profit £50.5 million (£41.2 million)Full year dividend 2.8 pence (2.4 pence)
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| 05 Mar 24 | Results | Final Results
Revenue up 20.6% to £465.3m with adjusted EBITDA of £131.5m; 2024 profit expected in line with market expectations. |
−3.5% |
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in line expectations Total revenue £465.3 million (£385.7 million)Organic revenue growth 16.3%Adjusted EBITDA £131.5 million (£104.9 million)Adjusted EBITDA margin 28.3% (27.2%)Adjusted operating profit £50.5 million (£41.2 million)Full year dividend 2.8 pence (2.4 pence)
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| 08 Feb 24 | Notice of Preliminary Results
JSG to announce preliminary results for year ended 31 December 2023 on 5 March 2024. |
−0.1% | |
| 16 Jan 24 | Trading update | Pre-Close Trading Update
Revenue grew 20% to £464m, HORECA up 28%, Workwear up 5%, organic growth over 16%. |
+0.9% |
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in line expectations Total revenue £464.0m (£385.7m)HORECA revenue £322.0m (£251.1m)Workwear revenue £142.0m (£134.6m)Organic revenue growth more than 16%Bank debt (ex IFRS 16) £62.0m (£13.7m)Energy costs fixed for 2024 approximately 80%
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| 07 Dec 23 | Director dealing | Transaction of Directors and PDMR
CFO Yvonne Monaghan transferred 120,869 shares to spouse Ronald Monaghan for nil consideration. |
+0.2% |
| 28 Nov 23 | Completion of Share Buyback Programme
Johnson Service Group completed share buyback programme repurchasing 7.6 million shares for £10.0 million. |
+2.1% | |
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Shares repurchased 7,572,051Average price per share 132.1pTotal cost of buyback £10.0mPercentage of issued share capital 1.8%Total cash returned to shareholders (Sept 2022 - Nov 2023) £35.3m
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