Mission Group PLC - Devon, England-based owner of a group of digital marketing and communications agencies - Says trading in the final quarter of 2023 ‘significantly improved’ from the third quarter, and expects 2023 revenue of £87.0 million, ahead of its guidance of £79.8 million. This also reflects a 9.0% increase from £79.8 million in 2022. Headline pretax profit is expected at £4.3 million, also ahead of the previously expected £3.1 million. However, this is a drop from £7.8 million the year before. This also means it falls short of market expectations of £7.9 million. Net bank debt at December 31 is estimated to be £15.5 million, an improvement from the previously stated guidance of £24 million. Looking ahead, says trading in 2024 has started well, with a number of new business wins already secured.

Chief Executive Officer James Clifton says: ‘Whilst there is much more to do, efficiencies are quickly being realised, and we are particularly pleased to have achieved a significant reduction in net debt against our original forecasts. Trading momentum in the later part of 2023 was encouraging, with growth ahead of the market, and the recent new business wins in January give us confidence as we enter 2024.’

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