RE: No change here23 Apr 2024 10:25
Just a reminder :)
In FY25 we expect to deliver revenue growth and return EBITDA margin to around pre-Covid levels (c.6%). In the medium-term we have confidence in our ability to return to double-digit growth; steadily improve gross margin back towards c.50%; maintain EBITDA sustainably ahead of capex, interest, tax, and leases; reduce capex to 3-4% of sales; and deliver inventory of c.100 days.
· FY24 is about taking the necessary action to get us to that path. Our priorities of accelerating towards our new commercial model and strengthening our relationship with consumers require investment in the near term into marketing and the discounting of aged stock to exit the year with a clean stock position, including using offsite clearance channels where necessary.
· As such, our expectations for FY24 are unchanged:
- Sales decline of 5 to 15%, with P4 FY23 trends continuing through the first half of FY24 and a return to growth in the final quarter of FY24.
- Adjusted EBITDA positive.
- Stock back to pre-Covid levels (c.£600m as previously communicated).
- Capex of c.£130m6.
- Positive cash generation, reducing our net debt position.