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Investing.com -- Science Group, an international Professional Services and Systems company, reported it remains on track to deliver strong performance for the year ending December 31, 2025, with Adjusted Operating Profit (AOP) expected to be in line or slightly ahead of the Board’s expectations.
In a trading update for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the company noted it has continued to perform as anticipated despite subdued business confidence in some sectors. The recovery in R&D services, particularly in the Medical sector, is progressing according to expectations.
Science Group previously reported record AOP in its Interim Results released on July 28, 2025, despite what it described as an unpredictable market environment. During the first half of the year, the company also realized a substantial exceptional pre-tax gain of £24.0 million and associated cash inflow from a strategic investment.
As of September 30, 2025, the Group had gross cash of £77.6 million and net funds of £66.0 million. This financial position reflects the payment of a dividend in July (£3.6 million) and the first installment (£2.5 million) of tax due on the first-half strategic investment gain.
The company has also been active in returning value to shareholders, with £4.4 million returned through its share buy-back program year-to-date.
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