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13 January 2026

 

Acuity RM Group plc

("Acuity" or "Group")

 

2025 year-end Trading Statement

 

Acuity RM Group plc (AIM: ACRM), the software group specialising in cyber-security, which supplies its award-winning STREAM  software platform for the Governance, Risk and Compliance ("GRC") market, together with associated consultancy services, is pleased to provide the following summary on trading for the year ended 31 December 2025 and outlines key priorities for 2026.   (All figures have been extracted from management accounts and are unaudited.)

 

Year end update

 

The year to 31 December 2025 was one of considerable change and improvement.   The key developments are highlighted below:

    --  Revenues for Acuity in the year to 31 December 2025 are expected to be
        c. £2.1m (revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 £2.1m).

    --  Administrative costs for the year to 31 December 2025 were c. £2.2m,
        which is a material reduction of 27% (2024 £3.0m). Overheads fell
        throughout the year and Q4, annualised, were £1.8m. The Group traded
        profitably in Q4.
    --  Since the start of the second half of the year, there have been regular
        wins of new contracts, most are of a size that does not merit a separate
        RNS announcement. The Directors believe there are significant
        opportunities for contract wins in 2026.
    --  Forward contracted revenue as at 31 December 2025 £1.9 m (2024 £2.5m).

 

At the start of 2025 the Chief Executive, David Rajakovich, focused the business on:

    --  Its core market, cyber security risk management, where it has
        sustainable competitive advantages. Cybersecurity has frequently been
        highlighted in the news in 2025 with several high-profile breaches of
        commercial firms' security with the subsequent disruption and associated
        costs.
    --  Targets, effectiveness and delivery
    --  Financial performance - the improvement seen at the half year with the
        operating loss reduced by 52% to £282,000 (2024: £586,000) has continued
        and accelerated with the Group trading profitably in October, November
        and December.

 

Products

 

    --  The roll out of NextGen STREAM which was expected to be launched in
        July was delayed as further development and optimisation of the product
        was required. NextGen STREAM, is expected to be released in Q1 2026.
        This version will deliver improved user experience through intuitive
        design, accelerate customer ROI with rapid deployment and time-to-value,
        and provides a future-proof architecture that enables continuous
        innovation and feature velocity.

    --  Acuity launched the Vendor Management Hub (VMH) in July. VMH enables
        organisations to start their third party risk management. Breaches
        through third party interventions have led to several instances of high
        profile cyber breaches in the UK in 2025. VMH is a true SaaS product,
        allowing customers to achieve value in a short period with minimal
        onboarding effort.  The cost of development was recovered with Acuity's
        early sales, so every new sale will generate cash and profits. VMH
        replaces Rizikon with a sleeker, easier-to-develop product. Many of the
        Rizikon customers have transferred to VMH.
    --  Acuity is developing a new, Cyber GRC product. This product will
        incorporate AI automation and the product will be easy to deploy and
        use. These features will broaden the market, so the products should be
        particularly attractive to commercial organisations which wish to work
        without the need for special skills or a dedicated cybersecurity team.
        The new features will enable the product to be sold through new
        channels, which should also grow the market opportunity significantly
        both for target customers and territories.

 

Sales and marketing

    --  Acuity has segmented its customer base, offering products best suited to
        each customer.
        o Classic STREAM has many customers in the public and private sectors,
          and is particularly valued where customers require on premise
          installations. Where customers require a tool that can be configured
          to their specific processes efficiently, Classic STREAM is ideal. It
          is available on either a SaaS or on-premise basis.
        o The VMH fills the void for customers looking for a rapid way to get
          started on their third-party risk management journey, allowing
          customers to almost completely automate the management of supplier
          security questionnaires. It is delivered on a SaaS basis.
        o NextGen STREAM will be a fully SaaS product that simplifies the
          journey for customers that want all the benefits of classic STREAM in
          a lightweight, rapid start tool.
        o A new product will be aimed at mid-market customers concerned about
          cyber security that do not want to hire or employ expensive
          specialists. This new product will fully embrace the functionality of
          AI, driving weekly action cadences as well as Board reporting.

 

Other

    --  Disposal of the KCR Residential REIT shareholding was achieved and the
        proceeds invested in the Acuity business.

 

The business focus in 2026 is to grow shareholder value by increasing revenues, financial returns and ensuring the new initiatives outlined above are deployed properly to deliver the expected benefits.   The Directors believe further opportunities to grow shareholder value will be able to be pursued in 2026, now that much of the ground work mentioned above has been completed

 

Angus Forrest, Executive Chairman, commented : "We are pleased to report that 2025 was a year in which the new management succeeded in their mission to change and improve the business through focus, leadership and measurement of performance.   Whilst there is much to do to achieve the Company's full market potential this is a strong start and ahead of management's expectations.   A platform has been created for future expansion and exploitation of the global opportunity to manage cyber risks.   Acuity has some great customers and a large opportunity to grow in a rapidly growing global market; the focus in 2026 will be improving exploitation of that opportunity."

 

 

For further information please contact:

Acuity RM Group plchttps://www.acuityrmgroup.comAngus Forrest                           +44 (0) 20 3582 0566

Zeus Capital (NOMAD & Broker)           https://www.zeuscapital.co.ukMike Coe / James Bavister               +44 (0) 20 3829 5000

AlbR Capital (Joint broker)             https://www.albrcapital.comLucy Williams / Duncan Vasey            +44 (0) 20 7469 0936

Clear Capital Markets (Joint broker)    https://www.clearcapitalmarkets.co.ukBob Roberts                             +44 (0) 20 3869 6080

 

Note to Editors

Acuity RM Group plc (AIM: ACRM), is an established provider of risk management services. Its award-winning STREAM® software platform which collects and analyses data to improve business decisions and management is used by clients operating in markets including government, defence, broadcasting, utilities, manufacturing and healthcare.

The Company is focused on delivering long term, sustainable growth in shareholder value from organic growth and complementary acquisitions