Origin Enterprises Plc

Today, we are delighted to publish our 2024 Annual Report and Sustainability Report, 'Nurturing Growth.' Despite challenging trading conditions in FY24, the resilience of our business model and the increasing diversification of our earnings were reflected in our solid full-year performance. This year, we continued to strengthen our presence in the Living Landscapes market and made meaningful progress on our ESG and sustainability objectives. We remain firmly on track to achieving our strategic, operational, and financial goals. Our success is driven by the dedication and hard work of our team across the Origin Group, who share a common vision for the future and a deep commitment to our stakeholders. We sincerely thank them all for their valued contributions. You can view our 2024 Annual Report and Sustainability Report 'Nurturing Growth' on our newly launched corporate website via the link below https://lnkd.in/ezdPsuYc.

For 125 years, we’ve partnered with farmers, land managers and businesses to help them grow long-term success and sustainability. Over these years, we have driven innovation, adapted to change, and pushed boundaries alongside our customers to become a business of many parts. This year, we are once again evolving our brand and structure to simplify our group and better reflect who we are as a business. Central to this is the distinction between our Agriculture market, which includes our agronomy, soil and animal nutrition businesses, and our expanding Living Landscapes market, which includes our sports, landscapes, and environmental businesses. Keep an eye out on our socials and check out our new group website as we reveal our new branding and vision for the future: https://lnkd.in/dFRsiRfH #newbrand #agriculture #livinglandscapes

We are pleased to report our full year results for the financial year ended 31 July 2024 (‘FY24’). While trading conditions have been particularly challenging throughout FY24, the resilience of our business model and increased diversity of our earnings profile is evident in our solid full year performance. Following a strong Q4, Origin delivered FY24 operating profit of €83.5m and adjusted EPS of 48.06 cents, at the upper end of guidance. Strong performances in Central Europe, LATAM, and our Living Landscapes division contributed to this result. Living Landscapes now represents 14.2% of Group profit, up from 12.2% last year. We returned €36.7m to shareholders in FY24 through buybacks and dividends, and invested €44.3m in acquisitions, including the full acquisition of Fortgreen in Latin America. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of our teams, we are well on track to deliver the strategic, financial, operational and ESG ambitions outlined at our 2022 Capital Markets Day. Origin’s full FY24 Preliminary Results Statement is available to view here: https://lnkd.in/eG9eu5wG

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨   We are thrilled to announce that Origin Enterprises has acquired two specialist ecological consultancies: Avian Ecology Ltd and Bowland Ecology Ltd! 🎉 These exceptional teams will now join our Living Landscapes division, (previously known as Amenity, Environmental, and Ecology), led by TJ Kelly, further strengthening our expertise in ornithology, renewable energy, and terrestrial & freshwater ecology across the UK.   These acquisitions not only enhance our environmental services offering, but also reflect our commitment to championing sustainable land use solutions that help people, businesses, and nature thrive together. Avian and Bowland’s expertise will complement our Neo Environmental Ltd and Keystone Environmental Ltd. businesses, helping us deliver even more impactful solutions in the environmental and development sectors.   Welcome to the team, Avian Ecology Ltd and Bowland Ecology Ltd! 👏   #Ecology #Sustainability #NewBeginnings

Strong corporate values set companies apart from their competitors, by providing a common purpose that brings a team together. But values are meaningless unless you actually commit to those values and live by them. At Keystone Environmental Ltd., we share a distinct set of values with our parent company Origin Enterprises Plc, and they define how we operate. 'Community', as just one of five values, outlines our commitment to support the communities in which we deliver our services. This year we have chosen to dedicate efforts to Butterfly Conservation. Last week, members of our Habitats department were out in force for four days across four primary schools in the Bristol area, helping to turn areas of their grounds into 'wild spaces'; areas of wildflowers where nature can flourish. "The difference that week of work will make to the schools is off the scale." reports Angus Walker, Bristol & Western Wild Spaces Project Officer Children will arrive back to school this week to find once barren turfed areas carefully prepared, primed and ready to sow seeds, where they can start to manage the meadows themselves, learn about biodiversity and the importance of making room for nature. #meadowsinthemaking #wildspaces #community #corporatevalues #biodiversity #nature #bristol #purposeled #backtoschool Angus Walker Butterfly Conservation Origin Enterprises Plc

We are delighted to announce that we have opened another Neo Environmental office in the City of Bristol increasing our number of offices to 6! And what would be a new office without some new staff? So on that front, Russell Buckley has joined Neo Environmental as a Technical Director (Consenting and EIA) and will be heading up the office. Russell will be supported by Jack Ellis as a Principal Planner. Russell is a chartered environmentalist, who brings circa 20 years of industry experience to the team, having worked for a number of large and small multi-disciplinary consultancies. He has worked on various large energy projects, including DCOs for large scale solar projects and grid infrastructure. Jack has over 7 years of consultancy experience as a Principal Planner. He has a wealth of experience in the renewable and low carbon energy sector having worked on numerous large scale solar and energy storage projects including DCO and Section 36 applications for large scale solar and storage projects. Jack arrives having previously worked for two other large multi-disciplinary consultancies and also brings with him valuable experience in the commercial, residential and telecommunications sectors. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want to grab a coffee. Our new office details are Office 839, Spaces , 8th Floor, The Programme Building, The Pithay, Bristol , BS1 2NB

We’re thrilled to announce a major development for Origin Fertilisers! In collaboration with the Port of Tyne, we’re investing £7.5 million in a state-of-the-art blending plant and a 6,000m² warehouse. This facility will produce and store over 100,000 tonnes of fertiliser, ensuring farmers in Northern England, the Borders, and Southern Scotland have timely access to essential crop nutrition.   In the words of michael Pater, “Direct port-side access allows us to source raw materials globally, offering a wider range of products and competitive pricing. This investment underscores our commitment to delivering precise and sustainable fertiliser solutions.”   We're also proud that this development both supports local jobs and reduces CO2 emissions from transport - and we're already expanding our regional team with new agronomists Hester Hardy and Julia Andrews to provide local support and expertise.   Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the completion of this exciting project in early October!   #SustainableFarming #FertiliserInnovation #CropNutrition #Investment

We’re delighted to share that Origin Digital will feature alongside NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Virgin Galactic, Planet, the European Space Agency - ESA, The White House, Astroscale and more in Fortitude, a new documentary film by Torsten Hoffmann charting the people, technologies, and promise behind the emerging space industry. Space-enabled digital tools such as Origin’s Contour precision ag software are empowering growers in our core markets to identify and adopt the right practices in the right place and at the right time, so their land here on Earth can achieve its true potential. The cutting-edge insight we provide uses ground-breaking techniques developed by leading astrophysicists, agronomists, and data scientists to help farmers and their advisors identify issues in their fields early, apply inputs precisely, and maximise farm performance and profits. Watch the trailer below, and stream the film as it launches today on AppleTV+ & Amazon Prime: https://lnkd.in/e-B2dn-A

Today, we are pleased to announce our Q3 Trading Update for FY24. While trading conditions have been challenging year to date, our strategic focus on diversifying the Group’s portfolio is demonstrating the resilience of our earnings base, as reflected in our FY24 earnings guidance of 45-48 cent adjusted diluted EPS.   During the period, the Group achieved several key milestones, including the completion and commissioning of Agrii Polska’s new FoliQ foliar fertiliser processing and laboratory facility in Aleksandrów Kujawski, in Poland. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly increase our production capacity and expand the agricultural services we provide in this important market. We thank all our Polish colleagues for the successful and timely delivery of this investment.   Looking forward, the Group remains well on track to deliver the cumulative profit, cash generation, and other operational targets for the period FY2022 to FY2026, as outlined at the 2022 Capital Markets Day.   Thank you to our dedicated team and partners for their continued support and hard work. We look forward to building on these successes as we navigate the remainder of FY24.   Origin’s full Q3 Trading Update is available to view here https://lnkd.in/e3RdMFxt

This week, our Agrii division, in partnership with Viterra, hosted a conference on "Building a Resilient Supply Chain" dedicated to enhancing UK food production systems, from primary food producers to retailers. This event underscores the pivotal role we play in supporting crucial decisions across the food production value chain and highlights the necessity of unity and collaboration to adapt to evolving market and environmental demands. The conference brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including farmers, food manufacturers, retail leaders, financial institutions, agriculture academics, and industry experts. The day was packed with stimulating presentations, interactive panels, and workshops that facilitated opportunities for idea exchange, and direct inquiries to our panel of experts. Highlights included discussions on: ·        Adapting farming practices to changing agricultural and environmental demands climate. ·        Exploring sustainable practices and their integration into current operations. ·        Innovative solutions for decarbonizing the food sector. ·        Ways to quantify food sustainability for consumers. ·        The role of genetics in reducing reliance on traditional inputs. ·        The potential of big data to enhance farm productivity and sustainability. ·        Exploring low carbon alternatives to nitrogen fertilisers. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success. We are confident in the change our sector can deliver and look forward to continuing our work together to build a more resilient and sustainable food supply chain! #FoodSupplyChain #Sustainability #Agriculture #UKFarming #InnovationInFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #LowCarbon