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Unaudited Interim Results for 6m ended 30 Sep 2025

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Mountview Estates PLC reported a turnover of £37.9 million for the six months ended 30 September 2025, a 1.3% increase from the previous year, but experienced a 10.8% decrease in gross profit to £20.6 million and a 14.4% drop in profit before tax to £15.5 million, resulting in earnings per share of 298.8 pence, down 14.1%. Despite these profit declines, net assets per share increased by 0.3% to £103.5, and the company maintained its interim dividend at 250 pence per share, payable on 30 March 2026. The company also reduced its long-term borrowings by £11.9 million to £66.8 million.

Half year to 30 Sep 2025NowYear beforeChange
Revenue £37.9m £37.4m +1.2%
Operating profit £17.8m £20.5m −13.1%
Profit before tax £15.5m £18.1m −14.2%
Net income £11.7m £13.6m −14.1%
Cash from operations £24.4m (£1.3m)
Cash £0.9m £0.9m −7.1%

Figures as reported, converted to £ where needed – see all financials.

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Half Year Report

MOUNTVIEW ESTATES P.L.C.

("Mountview" or "the Group" or "the Company")

UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Mountview is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025.

OUR PERFORMANCE

Turnover at £37.9 million up by 1.3% (2024 - £37.4m)

Gross profit at £20.6 million down by 10.8% (2024 - £23.1m)

Profit before tax at £15.5 million down by 14.4% (2024 - £18.1m)

Earnings per share at 298.8 pence down by 14.1% (2024 - 347.9p)

Net assets per share at £103.5 up by 0.3% (2023 - £103.2)

DIVIDEND INFORMATION

Mountview Estates P.L.C. advises its shareholders that, following the issue of the interim results, the relevant dates in respect of the interim dividend payment of 250p per share are as follows:

Ex-dividend date - 19 February 2026

Record date - 20 February 2026

Payment date - 30 March 2026

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S STATEMENT

At the Annual General Meeting held on 13 August 2025 those shareholders deemed to be independent exercised their right to reject the re-election of Mr. Anthony Powell and the election of Ms. Tracey Hartley as independent non-Executive Directors. At the General Meeting held in accordance with the UK Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority on 17 November 2025, when all shareholders were entitled to vote, it was resolved to re-elect Mr. Anthony Powell and to elect Ms. Tracey Hartley as Directors of the Company. Thus the composition of the Board is as intended and proposed at the Annual General Meeting.

TRADING

It was disappointing to report a drop in profits at this time last year and it is even more disappointing to report a further decrease in profits this year. Whatever economic difficulties this government may have inherited they have made the problems worse. Our turnover for the six months has increased by 1.3% but such is the increase in the cost of sales that our gross profit has fallen by 10.8%. Although the total of our administrative expenses and our net finance costs has barely changed, our profit before taxation has fallen by 14.4% and our earnings per share have fallen by 14.1%.

It is never a pleasure to report poor results but it is at times like these that our long term financial prudence lets us look to the future with confidence. We have reduced our borrowings and so we are in an ever stronger position to take advantage of the best purchasing opportunities that may present themselves.

INTERIM DIVIDEND

Happily the Company continues to be in a position to take advantage of good trading opportunities, retain and reward its staff and maintain the level of dividends for its shareholders. The interim dividend will be kept at 250p per share and will be payable on 30 March 2026 to shareholders on the Register of Members as at 20 February 2026.

OUTLOOK

As I write this I cannot know what may be inflicted upon us in the Chancellor's statement on 26 November 2025 but I remain confident that this Company will be able to protect its staff and its shareholders from the worst excesses of government policy.

D.M. SINCLAIR

Chief Executive Officer

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

for the half year ended 30 September 2025

UnauditedUnauditedAudited
Half yearHalf yearYear
EndedendedEnded
30.09.202530.09.202431.03.2025
£000£000£000
Revenue37,87237,41672,132
Cost of Sales(17,226)(14,352)(29,954)
Gross Profit20,64623,06442,178
Administrative expenses(2,832)(2,767)(6,765)
Gain on sale of investment properties-192885
Operating profit before changes in
fair value of investment properties17,81420,48936,298
Decrease in fair value of investment properties--(23)
Profit from operations17,81420,48936,275
Net finance costs(2,286)(2,389)(4,971)
Profit before taxation15,52818,10031,304
Taxation - current(3,878)(4,809)(8,701)
Taxation - deferred272890
Taxation total(3,878)(4,537)(7,811)
Profit attributable to equity shareholders and total comprehensive income11,65013,56323,493
Basic and diluted earnings per share (pence)298.8p347.9p602.5p

All items within the consolidated statement of comprehensive income relate to continuing operations.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

for the half year ended 30 September 2025

UnauditedUnauditedAudited
Half year endedHalf year endedYear ended
30.09.202530.09.202431.03.2025
£000£000£000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment1,3511,4051,387
Investment properties21,67024,33521,670
Total non-current assets23,02125,74023,057
Current assets
Inventories of trading properties453,135459,624466,774
Trade and other receivables1,3571,5711,566
Cash and cash equivalents863929524
Total current assets455,355462,124468,864
Total assets478,376487,864491,921
Equity and liabilities
Capital and reserves attributable
to equity holders of the Company
Share capital195195195
Capital redemption reserve555555
Capital reserve252525
Other reserves565656
Retained earnings403,252402,142402,324
Total equity403,583402,473402,655
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings66,80077,30078,700
Deferred tax4,9155,5324,915
Total non-current liabilities71,71582,83283,615
Current liabilities
Bank overdraft and short-term loans--1,402
Trade and other payables9068421,893
Current tax payable2,1721,7172,356
Total current liabilities3,0782,5595,651
Total liabilities74,79385,39189,266
Total equity and liabilities478,376487,864491,921
CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW STATEMENT
for the half year ended 30 September 2025
UnauditedUnauditedAudited
Half yearHalf yearYear
endedendedended
30.09.202530.09.202431.03.2025
£000£000£000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit from operations17,81420,48936,275
Adjustment for:
Depreciation282853
Gain on sale of investment properties-(192)(885)
Decrease in fair value of investment properties--23
Operating cash flows before movement in working capital17,84220,32535,466
Decrease/(Increase) in inventories13,639(13,226)(20,376)
Decrease/(Increase) in receivables209(92)(87)
(Decrease) in payables(987)(1,461)(410 )
Cash generated from operations30,7035,54614,593
Interest paid(2,286)(2,389)(4,971)
Income taxes paid(4,054)(4,470)(7,729)
Net cash Inflow/(Outflow)/Inflow from operating activities24,363(1,313)1,893
Investing activities
Proceeds from disposals of investment properties-1,4254,760
Net cash inflow from investing activities-1,4254,760
Cash flows from financing activities
(Decrease)/Increase in borrowings(11,900)10,80012,200
Equity dividend paid(10,722)(10,722)(20,470)
Net cash (Outflow)/Inflow from financing activities(22,622)78(8,270)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents1,741190(1,617)
Opening cash and cash equivalents(878)739739
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period863929(878)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the half year ended 30 September 2025
UnauditedUnauditedAudited
Half yearHalf yearYear
endedendedended
Changes in equity for the half30.09.202530.09.202431.03.2025
year ended 30 September 2025£000£000£000
Balance as at the beginning of the period402,655399,632399,632
Profit for the period11,65013,56323,493
Dividends(10,722)(10,722)(20,470)
Balance as at the end of the period403,583402,473402,655

Notes to the Half Year Report

Basis of preparation

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34 (IAS 34) "Interim Financial Reporting". The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which have been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting Standards.

The accounting policies used are consistent with those contained in the Group's last Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The Directors have reviewed the current and projected financial position of the Group and are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to cover all liabilities becoming payable for the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the half year report.

Basis of consolidation

The Group's financial statements incorporate the results of Mountview Estates P.L.C. and all of its subsidiary undertakings made up to the reporting date.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group.

Control is recognised when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its investment in the entity and has the ability to affect these returns through its power over the relevant activities of the entity.

On acquisition, the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the date of acquisition. The purchase method has been used in consolidating the subsidiary financial statements.

All significant inter-company transactions balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation within the consolidated accounts.

Consistent accounting policies have been used across the Group.

Status of the interim financial information

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The Group's published financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 have been reported on by the Group's auditors and filed with the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors was unqualified and did not contain any statement under Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 20 November 2025. The preparation of the interim financial information requires management to make assumptions and estimates about future events which are uncertain, the actual outcome of which may result in a materially different outcome from that anticipated.

Availability of the Half Year Report

Copies of this statement are being sent to Shareholders. Copies may be obtained from the Company's registered office or from the Company's website - www.mountviewplc.co.uk.

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of this announcement.

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