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On the Beach profits rise despite Brexit disruption

City and finance
Gary Noakes
14 May 2019

On the Beach Group has increased half-year profits by 14% despite Brexit uncertainties and the collapse of Primera Air.

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The OTA saw adjusted pre-tax profits of £15.7 million in the six months to 31 March, an increase of £1.9 million year-on-year. Revenue rose 41% to £63.5 million.

The UK operation (On the Beach UK and Sunshine.co.uk) increased revenue 1% to £44.6 million and saw adjusted pre-tax earnings rise 10% to £18.4 million. International revenue fell 56% to £0.4 million.

On the Beach said: “Revenue was heavily impacted by the failure of Primera in early October 2018. This was offset by a 75% reduction in marketing spend.” The net result was a loss of £0.2 million.