Record Inflows and FUD Growth
Gross inflows reached a record level of over GBP 6.0 billion in H1 '26; net inflows were GBP 2.4 billion, up 14% versus H1 '25; average daily FUD grew 17% year‑on‑year to GBP 77.5 billion and has achieved a 14% CAGR in average daily FUD since HY '23.
Revenue Growth and High Recurring Revenue
Group revenue rose 11% to GBP 85.8 million for H1 '26; Transact investment platform revenue increased GBP 8.5 million (11%) to GBP 83.2 million. Recurring revenue represented 99% of platform revenue.
Profitability and Margin Expansion
Underlying profit before tax increased 16% to GBP 43.9 million and underlying PBT margin expanded to 51% for the half year, indicating a step change in profitability.
Earnings, Cash Conversion and Dividend Increase
Underlying EPS rose 14% to 10p per share; profit after tax was GBP 33 million with liquidity generation of GBP 34 million in H1 (cash conversion ~100%). Interim dividend raised 15% to 3.8p per share; dividend policy remains 60%–65% payout of PAT.
Client Base and Competitive Position
Client numbers increased 5% to over 254,000; Transact ranked top 3 in adviser platform market for both gross and net inflows in the period; market share of net inflows was 25% and Transact holds a 10% share of UK adviser platform FUD.
Cost and Efficiency Progress
Administrative expense growth moderated: H1 admin expenses were up 4% (GBP 1.7 million) while headcount reduced by 16 people (3%). Management remains on track to meet guidance of ~3% administrative expense growth for FY '26 and FY '27 driven by automation, straight‑through processing and restructuring of support functions.
Upgraded Interest Income Guidance and Stable Capital Allocation
Net interest income guidance increased to GBP 10 million for FY '26 and GBP 11 million for FY '27; board re‑iterated unchanged revenue and cost guidance and confirmed continued focus on shareholder returns within stated dividend policy.