IG Design Group PLC
LSE:IGR
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IG Design Group PLC
IG Design Group Plc engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of gift products. The company is headquartered in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire and currently employs 4,093 full-time employees. The firm is a producer of Celebrations products, including greetings cards, gift wrap, Christmas crackers, gift bags and partyware. The firm design, manufacture and sources a range of stationery products for consumers of all ages, for use in education, commercial and home settings. Its not-for-resale consumables product combines Polaris business with Paper Twist Handle Bags. The Company’s segments include DG Americas and DG International. The DG Americas segment includes overseas operations in Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), India and Mexico, and the United States companies. The DG International segment comprises the consolidation of the separately owned UK, European and Australian businesses.
IG Design Group Plc engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of gift products. The company is headquartered in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire and currently employs 4,093 full-time employees. The firm is a producer of Celebrations products, including greetings cards, gift wrap, Christmas crackers, gift bags and partyware. The firm design, manufacture and sources a range of stationery products for consumers of all ages, for use in education, commercial and home settings. Its not-for-resale consumables product combines Polaris business with Paper Twist Handle Bags. The Company’s segments include DG Americas and DG International. The DG Americas segment includes overseas operations in Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), India and Mexico, and the United States companies. The DG International segment comprises the consolidation of the separately owned UK, European and Australian businesses.
Revenue Drop: Revenue from continuing operations fell 13% to $131.4 million due to market headwinds and shipment delays.
Margin Pressure: Adjusted operating margin declined to 4.3% amid tariffs, competitive pricing, and lower volumes, despite cost savings.
Strong Order Book: Order book is at 96% of full-year forecast, ahead of last year, giving confidence for second half recovery.
Guidance Reconfirmed: Management reaffirmed FY 2026 guidance of $270–280 million revenue and 3%–4% adjusted operating margin.
Segment Performance: DG Europe held steady, DG UK saw a sharp revenue drop, while DG Australia grew 8% and improved margins.
Post-Divestment Simplicity: Sale of DG Americas completed; no further proceeds are expected from this transaction.
Balance Sheet: Group closed the half year with net cash of $1.9 million and improved working capital discipline.
