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Knights Group shares up as expects full-year revenue, earnings gains

Wed, 20th May 2026 13:35

(Alliance News) - Knights Group Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it is "actively assessing acquisition opportunities", as it reported a near 30% uplift in full-year revenue.

The Newcastle-under-Lyme, England-based legal and professional services company said it expected to reports a 28% increase in revenue to around GBP207 million for the financial year to April 30, from GBP165 million a year prior.

The company also guides underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of around GBP51 million, up 19% from GBP43 million a year earlier.

Underlying pretax profit is seen rising 18% to around GBP33 million from GBP28 million.

Knights also guided double-digit organic growth during the second half of the financial year, "meaning the group achieved organic growth in line with its expectations for the full year."

Shares in Knights Group climbed 10% to 191.00 pence on Wednesday afternoon in London.

The company said it is actively assessing acquisition opportunities, "with a healthy pipeline".

"Knights has delivered a strong financial performance in FY26, driven by organic growth, our successful acquisition strategy, and the sustained benefits of our differentiated business model, all underpinned by disciplined execution led by our expanded management team," said Chief Executive David Beech.

The company is scheduled to report its full-year results on July 6.

By Christopher Ward, Alliance News reporter

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