Next 15 Group publishes 2026 annual report
- Next 15 published its Annual Report 2026, outlining a strategic reset to build a simpler group focused on data-powered growth for an AI-led market.
- New leadership set near-term priorities to resolve the Mach49 situation, simplify the portfolio, clarify the group’s positioning.
- Mach49 was wound down, classified as a discontinued operation; arbitration related to alleged misconduct remained ongoing.
- The group reduced its number of businesses to 11 from 22, using disposals and mergers to concentrate investment on higher-growth units.
- Management flagged resilience in trading, highlighting strength in retail media and public-sector digital transformation while creative services remained under pressure.
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