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Half-year/ Interim Report

12 Jun 2026 15:38

RNS Number : 1795I
Jersey Electricity PLC
12 June 2026
 

JERSEY ELECTRICITY Plc

 

LEI: 213800JPIP5BZKFOHK40

 

Interim Report

For six months ended 31 March 2026

 

The Board approved at a meeting on 12 June 2026 the Interim Management Report for the six months ended 31 March 2026 and declared an interim dividend of 9.26p compared to 8.82p for 2024/25. The dividend will be paid on 10 July 2026 to those shareholders registered in the records of the Company at the close of business on 26 June 2026.

 

The Interim Management Report is attached and will be available to the public on the Company's website www.jec.co.uk/investors. 

 

The Interim Management Report for 2026 has not been audited, or reviewed, by our external auditors, nor have the results for the equivalent period in 2025. The results for the year ended 30 September 2025 were extracted from the statutory accounts. The auditor has reported on those accounts, and their report was unmodified. 

 

 

C.J.Ambler

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Enquiries:

Non Owen, Company Secretary

Nowen@jec.co.uk

Tel: 01534 505386

 

12 June 2026

 

 

 

The Powerhouse, 

PO Box 45, 

Queen's Road, 

St Helier, 

Jersey JE4 8NY  

 

 

Directors' Statement

 

Jersey Electricity Plc ("JE" or the "Group") delivered a solid set of operational and financial results for the sixmonth period ended 31 March 2026, underpinned by disciplined execution of its strategic investment programme, effective energy procurement and hedging, and continued focus on operational resilience.

Financial Highlights

 

1st October 2025 - 31 March 2026

2026

2025

Electricity Unit Sales (m units)

355.5m

365.5m

Revenue (£m)

£83.4m

£82.3m

Profit before tax (£m)

£10.0m

£10.5m

Earnings per share (p)

25.76p

26.60p

Net Cash (£m)

£2.8m

8.5m

Final dividend paid per ordinary share

12.60p

12.00p

Proposed interim dividend per ordinary share

9.26p

8.82p

 

Group revenue for the first half of FY26 increased by 1.3% to £83.4m (H1 FY25: £82.3m), driven primarily by increased revenue in the Energy business. Profit before tax of £10.0m was broadly in line with the prior year (£10.5m). Cost of sales remained stable year on year, while operating costs increased, reflecting higher levels of operational activity associated with the delivery of the Group's strategic programmes and technology projects.

Operational Performance

 

In FY24, the Group initiated a strategic investment programme, allocating £180m over five years to enhance the electricity network, strengthen resilience and support the Island's longterm transition to lowcarbon energy. The programme comprises three core elements: The Big Upgrade, with £120m allocated to modernise and reinforce the electricity network and prepare it for forecast growth in peak demand; a £30m Supply Security and Resilience programme, centred on the La Collette Resilience Programme; and a £30m programme securing access to Long Term Green, Clean Energy encompassing the Solar 5000 strategy, fuelswitching support for customers and renewal of the electricity importation contract.

 

Building on strong progress delivered during FY25, the first half of FY26 has seen momentum established across all three programmes. The Big Upgrade remains on schedule, with investment deployed in a targeted manner using smart metering data to identify capacityconstrained infrastructure and optimise reinforcement activity. Progress has also been made with the replacement of the N2 subsea cable, with the tender at Best and Final Offer stage and contract award planned for summer 2026.

 

The La Collette Resilience Programme continues to advance following completion of the first phase of the project and the safe demolition of the 50 year old steam turbines in FY25. The tender process to procure replacement gas turbines has confirmed a somewhat constrained global market in these assets, which the Company is reviewing.

 

Delivery of the Solar 5000 renewables programme has continued, with the Rue d'Olive groundmounted solar array now operational and the Sorel array scheduled for commissioning in midSummer 2026. Together, these assets bring the programme close to 50% of its groundmounted target. The remaining ground programme has attracted public interest and was debated in the States Assembly. The Group welcomes that engagement and looks forward to working constructively with the incoming Government to agree a way forward following the June 2026 elections. Rooftop solar installations at the Airport Cargo Centre and St Clement Parish Hall have also been completed and are performing well. Fuelswitching activity has continued to gain momentum, supported by the Group's "heat pump first" approach and Government incentives. The Company also initiated and supported the launch of a new Green Skills Academy (GSA), a programme with Government of Jersey's Highlands College, that will see 36 apprentices trained and providing modern, trade skills into the market. The support for fuel switching and the GSA has been well received by customers, contractors and Government.

 

Peak system demand during the period was 163MW. Customer Minutes Lost remained very strong by international standards, at a level below seven minutes.

Wholesale Energy Markets, Hedging and Customer Tariffs

 

How we source electricity

Approximately 95% of the Group's electricity is imported from France, under a longterm supply agreement with EDF (Électricité de France) that runs to December 2027. Electricity is purchased in euros under a structured arrangement combining elements of fixed pricing with the ability to hedge forward purchases over a rolling threeyear horizon. Movements in wholesale electricity markets and foreign exchange rates therefore represent key drivers of the Group's cost base, with exposure actively managed through energy and foreign exchange hedging strategies.

 

Market environment

European energy markets experienced extreme volatility during 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the associated disruption to gas supply across the continent. Forward wholesale electricity prices rose to unprecedented levels before easing from 2023 as supply conditions improved and demand moderated. The Company's hedging strategy was able to shelter customers from much of this volatility over this period.

 

During 2024 and into early 2026, wholesale electricity markets have continued to stabilise, with threeyear forward prices typically trading in the €50/MWh to €60/MWh range.

France generates the majority of its electricity from nuclear power, one of the lowestcost and lowestcarbon sources available, and is rapidly expanding its renewable capacity. This means that when fossil fuel prices spike due to geopolitical events, such as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the knockon effect on French power prices is more limited than in markets heavily reliant on gasfired generation.

That said, shortterm volatility remains a feature of energy markets and we continue to monitor conditions very closely particularly in respect of the period beyond the end of the current contract. Our hedging programme is designed to ensure access to electricity supplies whilst at the same time, protect the business and ultimately our customers from sudden adverse price movements.

 

 

Our hedging position

As at 31 March 2026, the Group is substantially hedged across its forward electricity purchase requirements through to December 2027. Nearterm electricity purchases, to end of December 2026, are fully hedged.

 

Foreign exchange exposure arising from eurodenominated electricity purchases is managed through hedging arrangements, gradually locking in sterlingeuro exchange rates to increase cost certainty and support forward tariff planning.

 

New long-term supply agreement

We have made progress with and are in the final stages of negotiating a new longterm supply agreement, securing reliable energy imports through to 2031, with an embedded option to extend on the same structure.

Planning beyond 2027

JE continues to monitor wholesale markets closely, with particular attention to developments in the Middle East, and has put in place a financial hedging facility that enables the execution of swap contracts to manage price exposure.

 

Looking beyond December 2027, this supports a rolling hedge strategy using financial swap contracts to fix wholesale electricity prices independently of the physical supply arrangement, underpinned by appropriate trading facilities and ongoing market oversight. Initial hedges for calendar years 2028 and 2029 have already been executed, securing a material proportion of forecast demand for 2028 and a smaller proportion for 2029, providing early visibility and mitigation of forward price risk.

 

Customer Tariffs

Following a 2.5% tariff increase on 1 March 2026, our retail electricity prices continue to compare favourably with other jurisdictions. Residential power prices in Jersey remain materially lower than comparable UK levels, primarily reflecting the benefit of lower wholesale electricity costs in France, combined with the Group's hedging programme, alongside continued fuel switching to electricity and disciplined cost management.

Financial Performance

 

Energy Performance

Electricity unit sales decreased by 2.7% to 355.5 million units (H1 FY25: 365.5 million units), reflecting milder weather conditions compared with the prior year.

 

Revenue in the Energy business increased by £0.7m to £69.0m, driven primarily by the impact of tariff increases implemented in January 2025 and March 2026, together with tariff mix effects. Operating profit of £10.4m was £0.1m higher than the prior year, reflecting increased operating efficiency.

 

Non-Energy performance

Trading conditions across the Group's nonEnergy activities remained challenging. The Powerhouse retail business experienced a small reduction in profit of £0.02m. The profit of the Group's property portfolio decreased by £0.4m during the period, reflecting market conditions. Other business segments reported an increased loss of £0.2m, driven by continued investment in technology capability and lower thananticipated sales volumes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liquidity and cashflow

Net cash reconciliation (£000)

31 March 2026

31 March 2025

30 September 2025

Cash and

cash equivalents

32,762

38,487

38,690

Longterm borrowings

(30,000)

(30,000)

(30,000)

Net cash

2,762

8,487

8,690

Net cash on the balance sheet at 31 March 2026 was £2.8m compared with £8.5m at this time last year. Cash and cash equivalents of £32.8m are offset by £30.0m of longterm debt. The reduction reflects increased capital investment in the delivery of the Group's strategic programmes. The Group is in the process of securing additional debt facilities to support its longerterm strategic capital investment requirements.

 

Pension scheme

The Group operates a defined benefit pension scheme, which is closed to new members. The defined benefit pension scheme surplus under IFRS 19 (before deferred tax) at 31 March 2026 was £29.2m, compared with a surplus of £27.3m at 30 September 2025. Net of deferred tax, the surplus increased by £1.6m during the period, reflecting movements in scheme assets and liabilities. Scheme assets decreased by £0.7m to £109.0m and scheme liabilities decreased by £2.6m to £79.8m over the period.

 

Dividends

The Board has declared an interim dividend of 9.26 pence per ordinary share (H1 FY25: 8.82 pence), representing an increase of 5% on the prior year interim dividend. The final dividend for FY25 of 12.60 pence per share was paid on 13 March 2026.

Risk and Outlook

The Group's overall risk profile has remained broadly stable during the period. A full description of the Group's risk management framework and principal risks is set out in the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025. Health, safety, the environment and cyber security remain the Group's highestrated risks. The Group continues to strengthen controls and oversight in these areas to reduce exposure and mitigate the consequences of any serious incident.

The pace of technological change within the electricity sector is assessed as inherently critical to the Group's longterm sustainability. The accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, heat pumps and rooftop solar generation continues to reshape how electricity is generated, distributed and consumed across the network. Managing this transition effectively remains a central consideration within the Group's strategic planning.

 

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East remains on the Board's watch list. However, as noted in the Wholesale Energy Markets section above, the direct impact on Jersey Electricity has to date been limited. France's reliance on nuclear rather than gasfired generation, together with the Group's hedged electricity procurement position, has provided a degree of insulation from the volatility experienced elsewhere in energy markets. Broader macroeconomic uncertainty, including inflationary pressures affecting capital and operating costs, continues to be monitored through the Group's regular risk reporting and strategic planning processes.

Going Concern

The Directors have assessed the Group's financial position, available resources, and the principal risks and uncertainties set out above. The Group has cash and cash equivalents of £32.8m, a robust hedged energy procurement position through to December 2027, and a stable trading performance. In addition, the Company is in the process of securing additional debt facilities to support the delivery of its longerterm strategic capital programme.

On the basis of this assessment, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the date of approval of these interim financial statements. Accordingly, the interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

Related Party Transactions

The Government of Jersey is understood by the Directors to have significant influence but not control of the Company. While the Government holds the majority of the Company's voting rights, it does not consolidate the Company within its group accounts.

The Company has elected to apply the exemption available under IAS 24 paragraphs 25 and 26 in respect of transactions with the Government and other Governmentrelated entities. All such transactions are carried out on an arm'slength basis and in the ordinary course of business.

There were no related party transactions during the period, outside those with the Government and Governmentrelated entities, that require disclosure under DTR 4.2.8R. There have been no changes to related party arrangements disclosed in the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 that would be expected to have a material effect on the Group's financial position or performance in the second half of the financial year.

Responsibility Statement

We confirm to the best of our knowledge:

· the interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group for the six months ended 31 March 2026.

· the Interim Directors' Statement includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R (an indication of important events during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed financial statements, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year) and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group for the six months ended 31 March 2026; and

· the Interim Directors' Statement includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related party transactions and material changes therein).

These interim consolidated financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers CI LLP.

 

This interim report contains certain forwardlooking statements. By their nature, forwardlooking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Actual outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied. The forward looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of preparation of this report. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward looking statements. Nothing in this report should be construed as a profit forecast

 

 

 

 

C.J. AMBLER - Chief Executive

12 June 2026

Interim Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Note

Six months ended

Year ended

31-Mar

30-Sep

2026

2025

2025

£000

£000

£000

Revenue

2

83,407

82,367

146,196

Cost of sales

(54,387)

(54,665)

(92,731)

Gross profit

29,020

27,702

53,465

Profit on revaluation of investment properties

(0)

(485)

(895)

Operating expenses

(18,833)

(16,959)

(38,688)

Group operating profit

2

10,187

10,258

13,882

Finance income

603

1,026

1,883

Finance costs

(781)

(793)

(1,575)

Profit from operations before taxation

10,009

10,491

14,190

Taxation

(2,102)

(2,322)

(3,126)

Profit from operations after taxation

7,907

8,169

11,064

Attributable to:

 

Owners of the Company

7,892

8,150

11,000

Non-controlling interests

15

19

64

 

7,907

8,169

11,064

Earnings per share

 

- basic and diluted

25.76p

26.60p

35.90p

 

 

 

Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

31-Mar

Year ended

30-Sep

2026

2025

2025

£000

£000

£000

Profit for the period/year

7,907

8,169

11,064

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

Actuarial gain on defined benefit scheme

1,192

1,283

1,049

Income tax relating to items not reclassified

(238)

(257)

(210)

 

954

1,026

839

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

Fair value (loss/gain) on cash flow hedges

(588)

1,428

4,667

Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified

118

(286)

(933)

 

(470)

1,142

3,734

Total comprehensive income for the period/year

8,391

10,338

15,637

Attributable to:

Owners of the Company

8,376

10,319

15,573

Non-controlling interests

15

19

64

8,391

10,338

15,637

 

Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Note

As at 31 March

As at 30 September

2026

2025

2025

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

 

Intangible assets

194

200

227

Property, plant and equipment

248,117

235,676

243,398

Right of use assets

5,098

5,093

5,302

Investment properties

25,830

26,240

25,830

Trade and other receivables

300

300

300

Retirement benefit surplus

4

29,215

29,936

27,262

Derivative financial instruments

5

234

70

636

Other investments

5

5

5

Total non-current assets

 

308,993

297,520

302,960

CURRENT ASSETS

Inventories

8,177

8,400

7,916

Trade and other receivables

29,678

32,795

25,172

Derivative financial instruments

5

464

15

550

Cash and cash equivalents

32,762

38,487

38,690

Total current assets

 

71,081

79,697

72,328

TOTAL ASSETS

 

380,074

377,217

375,288

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Trade and other payables

21,153

24,665

22,207

Lease liabilities

550

327

339

Derivative financial instruments

5

94

2,603

571

Current tax liabilities

1,925

2,517

2,904

Total current liabilities

 

23,722

30,112

26,021

NET CURRENT ASSETS

 

47,359

49,585

46,307

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Trade and other payables

28,946

28,345

28,322

Lease liabilities

3,909

3,843

4,278

Derivative financial instruments

5

577

106

-

Financial liabilities - preference shares

235

235

235

Borrowings

30,000

30,000

30,000

Deferred tax liabilities

34,035

32,977

32,285

Total non-current liabilities

 

97,702

95,506

95,120

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

121,424

125,618

121,141

NET ASSETS

 

258,650

251,599

254,147

EQUITY

 

Share capital

1,532

1,532

1,532

Revaluation reserve

5,270

5,270

5,270

ESOP reserve

(37)

(35)

(37)

Other reserves

22

(2,099)

493

Retained earnings

251,805

246,868

246,851

Equity attributable to the owners of the Company

258,592

251,536

254,109

Minority interest

58

63

38

TOTAL EQUITY

258,650

251,599

254,147

 

Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Share

Revaluation

ESOP

Other

Retained

Total

 

capital

reserves

reserves

reserves

earnings

reserve

 

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

£000's

At 1 October 2025

 

1,532

5,270

(37)

493

246,851

245,109

Total recognised income and expense for the period

-

-

-

-

7,860

7,860

Amortisation of employee share scheme

-

-

-

-

-

0

Unrealised loss on hedges (net of tax)

-

-

-

(471)

-

(471)

Actuarial gain on defined benefit scheme (net of tax)

-

-

-

-

954

954

Equity dividends paid

3

-

-

-

(3,860)

(3,860)

As at 31 March 2026

 

1,532

5,270

(37)

22

251,805

258,592

 

At 1 October 2024

 

1,532

5,270

(35)

(3,241)

241,391

244,917

Total recognised income and expense for the period

-

-

-

-

8,150

8,150

Amortisation of employee share scheme

-

-

-

-

-

-

Unrealised loss on hedges (net of tax)

-

-

-

1,142

-

1,142

Actuarial gain on defined benefit scheme (net of tax)

-

-

-

-

1,026

1,026

Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiary

(23)

(23)

Equity dividends paid

3

-

-

-

-

(3,676)

(3,676)

As at 31 March 2025

 

1,532

5,270

(35)

(2,099)

246,868

251,536

 

At 1 October 2024

 

1,532

5,270

(35)

(3,241)

241,391

244,917

Total recognised income and expense for the period

-

-

-

-

11,000

11,000

Amortisation of employee share scheme

-

-

(2)

-

-

(2)

Unrealised loss on hedges (net of tax)

3,734

3,734

Actuarial gain on defined benefit scheme (net of tax)

-

-

-

-

839

839

Equity dividends paid

3

-

-

-

-

(6,379)

(6,379)

As at 30 September 2025

 

1,532

5,270

(37)

493

246,851

254,109

 

 

 

 

 

Interim Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Unaudited)

 

 

Six months ended 30 March

Year ended 30 September

 

2026

2025

2025

 

£ 000's

£ 000's

£ 000's

Cash flows from operating activities

 

Operating profit before exceptional items

10,187

10,258

13,882

Adjustments to add back / (deduct) non-cash items and items disclosed elsewhere on the Cash Flow Statement:

Depreciation and amortisation charges

5,962

5,792

11,821

Share based reward charges

-

-

(2)

Loss on revaluation of investment property

0

485

895

Pension operating charge less contributions paid

(761)

(701)

1,739

Deemed interest from hire purchase agreements

110

126

244

Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment

-

-

(76)

Operating cash flows before movement in working capital

15,498

15,960

28,503

Working capital adjustments:

(Decrease)Increase in inventories

(299)

35

548

Increase in receivables

(4,391)

(8,314)

(269)

Increase / (decrease) in payables

1,222

3,691

1,304

Net movement in working capital

(3,468)

(4,588)

1,583

Interest paid on borrowings

 

-

(1,363)

Preference dividends paid

(9)

(9)

(9)

Income taxes paid

(1,453)

(1,708)

(3,415)

Net cash flows from operating activities

10,568

9,655

25,299

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(12,097)

(16,602)

(30,280)

Investment in intangible assets

-

-

(280)

Deposit interest received

493

900

1,607

Net proceeds from disposal of fixed assets

14

82

125

Net cash flows used in investing activities

(11,590)

(15,620)

(28,828)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Equity dividends paid

(3,860)

(3,676)

(6,379)

Acquisition of additional interest in subsidiary

-

(23)

-

Interest paid on borrowings

(772)

(784)

-

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest

-

-

(70)

Repayment lease liabilities

(275)

(255)

(522)

Net cash flows used in financing activities

(4,907)

(4,738)

(6,971)

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents

(5,928)

(10,703)

(10,500)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

38,690

49,190

49,190

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

32,762

38,487

38,690

 

 

 

Of the £32.8m cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2026, £28.0m is on fixed term deposits, with an average of 109 days remaining. On 30th September 2025 this was £28.0m with an average of 116 days remaining, whilst on 31st March 2025 the figure was £35.0m with an average of 53 days remaining.

Notes to the Condensed Interim Accounts (Unaudited)

 

1 Accounting policies

 

Basis of preparation

 The interim accounts for the six months ended 31 March 2026 have been prepared based on the accounting policies set out in the 30 September 2025 annual report and accounts using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the EU and in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'. There have been no changes to accounting standards during the current financial period that has impacted the disclosures in these financial statements and the full year financial statements that will be prepared for 30 September 2026.

 

Jersey Electricity Plc has considerable financial resources and, consequently, the directors believe that the Group is well placed to manage its business risks successfully despite the current uncertain economic outlook. The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.

2 Business Segments

 

The contributions of the various activities of the Group to turnover and profit are listed below:

 

 

Six months ended

Six months ended

Year ended

 

2026

2025

2025

 

External

Internal

Total

External

Internal

Total

External

Internal

Total

Revenue

Energy

68,948

51

68,999

68,198

53

68,251

118,383

99

118,482

Retail

9,921

27

9,948

9,487

27

9,514

18,076

46

18,122

Building Services

1,835

367

2,202

1,709

423

2,132

3,767

966

4,733

Property

1,132

418

1,550

1,215

418

1,633

2,463

837

3,300

Other*

1,571

38

1,609

1,758

35

1,793

3,507

54

3,561

 

83,407

901

84,308

82,367

956

83,323

146,196

2,002

148,198

Inter-segment elimination

(901)

(956)

(2,002)

 

 

 

83,407

82,367

146,196

Operating Profit

 

 

 

 

Energy

 

 

10,399

 

10.278

12,731

Retail

 

 

(17)

 

136

257

Building Services

 

 

(221)

 

(201)

-

Property

 

 

305

 

664

1,342

Other *

 

 

(279)

 

(134)

447

Operating profit before property revaluation/sale

 

 

10,187

 

10,743

14,777

Gain / (Loss) on revaluation of investment properties

 

 

0

 

(485)

(895)

Operating profit

 

 

10,187

 

10,258

13,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Other segment includes Jersey Energy, Jendev as well as Jersey Deep Freeze Limited, the Company's sole subsidiary.

 

 

Materially, all the Group's operations are conducted within the Channel Islands. All transfers between divisions are on an arm's length basis. Gains or losses resulting from the revaluation of investment properties is shown separately from Property operating profit.

 

Revenues disclosed by the business segments above are recognised both on a point in time and over time basis. The treatment of revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15 is detailed in the 30 September 2025 annual report.

 

3 Dividends paid and proposed

 

 

Six months ended

Six months ended

Year ended

 

31 March

31 March

30 September

 

2026

2025

2025

Dividends per share

Paid

12.60p

12.00p

20.82p

Proposed

9.26p

8.82p

12.60p

Distribution to Equity Shareholders

3,860

3,676

6,379

 

The distribution to equity holders in respect of the final dividend for 2025 of £3,859,644 (12.60p net of tax per share) was paid on 13 March 2026. The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 9.26p per share, net of tax (2025: 8.82p) for the six months ended 31 March 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 June 2026. This dividend was approved by the Board on 12 June 2026 and has not been included as a liability at 31 March 2026.

 

4 Pensions

 

In consultation with the independent actuaries to the scheme, the valuation of the pension scheme assets and liabilities has been updated to reflect current market discount rates, inflation, salary increases, pension increases, post-retirement mortality, current market values of investments and actual investment returns applicable under IAS 19 'Employee Benefits', and also consideration has been given as to whether there have been any other events that would significantly affect the pension liabilities.

 

5 Financial Instruments

 

The Group held the following derivative contracts, classified as level 2 financial instruments at 31 March 2026.

 

 

Six months ended

Six months ended

Year ended

31 March

31 March

30 September

2026

2025

2025

Fair value of Derivative Instruments

£000

£000

£000

Derivative assets

Less than one year

464

15

550

Greater than one year

234

70

636

Derivative liabilities

Less than one year

(94)

(2,603)

(571)

Greater than one year

(577)

(106)

-

Total net assets/liabilities

27

(2,624)

615

 

 

All financial instruments for which fair value is recognised or disclosed are categorised within the fair value hierarchy. This hierarchy is based on the underlying assumptions used to determine the fair value measurement as a whole and is categorised as follows:

Level 1 - financial instruments are those with values that are immediately comparable to quoted (unadjusted) market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - financial instruments are those with values that are determined using valuation techniques for which the basic assumptions used to calculate fair value are directly or indirectly observable (such as readily available market prices).

Level 3 - financial instruments are shown at values that are determined by assumptions that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

6 Related Party Transactions

 The Government of Jersey (the "Government") treats the Company as a strategic investment. Whilst it holds the majority voting rights in the Company, the Government does not view the Company as being under its control and as such, it is not consolidated within the Government accounts. The Government is understood by the Directors to have significant influence but not control of the Company.

 

The Company has elected to take advantage of the disclosure exemptions available in IAS 24, paragraphs 25 and 26. All transactions are undertaken on an arms-length basis in the ordinary course of business.

 

Investor timetable for 2026

 

12 June

Interim Management Statement - six months to 31 March 2026

26 June

Record date for interim ordinary dividend

10 July

Interim ordinary dividend for year ending 30 September 2026

1 July

Payment date for preference share dividends

18 December

Announcement of full year results

 

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