Half Year Trading Update

(AIM: ART) The Artisanal Spirits Company plc announced a half year trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting that Group revenue was broadly in line with H1-25, with growth from the Group's Brands offset by lower trade cask sales. Revenue from SMWS, Single Cask Nation and Artisan Casks collectively increased by high single digits versus H1-25, and H1-26 Group EBITDA was maintained compared to H1-25. Net cash flow improved by around £1.5m versus H1-25, reflecting stronger performance from the Branded businesses. Bottle sales in the USA were up approximately 10%, Australia was up double digits, and EU Online declined by approximately 10%. Global SMWS membership remains just under 40,000, up by approximately 1,000 compared with June 2025, with retention at around 70% and new member recruitment increased by approximately 15% year-on-year. The company projects continued momentum from the Branded businesses in H2 and substantial delivery of trade cask sales, supporting its expectations for the full year. The Board remains confident in delivering its expectations for FY26, with a continued focus on profitable growth, stronger cash generation, and development of the Group's portfolio of premium whisky brands.

Trading Update Date Notification

(AIM: ART) The Artisanal Spirits Company announced that it will publish a trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. The company owns over 18,000 casks primarily comprising Single Malt Scotch Whisky, with stock from 100 different distilleries across 20 countries. SMWS operates a direct-to-consumer model accounting for 90% of revenue, in addition to four member rooms in the UK. In January 2024, ASC acquired Single Cask Nation, which has a following of over 10,000 whisky enthusiasts in the USA. In July 2025, ASC launched Artisan Casks, a luxury private cask programme. ASC has an established global presence in some 30 countries and is delivering profitable growth and cash generation. The company projects an expanding presence in key global whisky markets including USA, China, Europe, Japan, Australia and Taiwan.