
The decisions and outcomes generated
by this review are discussed in detail
throughout this Annual Report.
THG Beauty and THG Nutrition are both
leading global consumer-facing businesses
with attractive market growth profiles,
while THG Ingenuity is a high-growth
ecommerce services business with leading
digital marketing, technology and fulfilment
capabilities. The Board considered that
there was a significant opportunity to
create value for Shareholders by demerging
THG Ingenuity into a separate private
company which could focus on scaling
brands digitally, navigating the complexities
of acquiring new audiences, facilitating
frictionless ecommerce and distributing
products to consumers.
On 17 September 2024 we announced
that we were progressing options
for the demerger of THG Ingenuity
into an independent private company
and thereafter launched a placing,
subscription and retail offer to facilitate
the demerger. Pleasingly, the fundraise
was oversubscribed and raised gross
proceeds of approximately £95.4m.
Following a Shareholder general meeting in
December 2024, the demerger completed
on 2January 2025, in turn simplifying and
transforming THG’s business model into
a global consumer beauty and nutrition
group, with an improved balance sheet,
capital expenditure and cash flow profile.
THG Ingenuity can now continue with its
strategy in a private environment, further
simplifying its client offerings and investing
to scale its platform.
In addition to the demerger, we also took
other strategic decisions which were in line
with the Group’s financial priorities and our
stated intention to simplify and streamline
the Group’s operations. This portfolio
management strategy involved exiting
loss-making discontinued categories
and the disposal of our luxury business,
including coggles.com. Within own brand
beauty, we took the decision to withdraw
from cosmetics and masstige products
to focus on the more prominent growth
opportunities in prestige skincare, spa
and specialist products. This approach is
delivering margin enhancements from a
more focused, relevant consumer offering.
Performance in focus
Throughout 2024 we made conscious
decisions to drive sustainable growth,
enhance our operational efficiency and
strengthen our market position. Delivery
was tempered by the evolving macro
conditions which impacted revenue and
order numbers.
We continued our strategy in THG Beauty
to prioritise categories and markets where
we have a right to win and considerable
brand visibility.
As a result of this, we were
able to deliver strong margin progression,
enhance customer engagement through
our loyalty schemes and improve the user
experience across our retail platform.
In THG Nutrition we undertook a significant
brand transition, and while inevitably this
came with an element of short-term trading
pain and disruption, we are emerging as a
healthier business with the foundation and
market positioning for longer-term growth.
We have achieved our desired outcomes
with our refreshed brand and look,
broadening appeal to extend our offering
beyond conventional sports nutrition and
whey protein categories, taking advantage
of the exciting opportunity with offline
retail partners where we have materially
increased the number of physical store
locations across multiple aisles.
We also made significant improvements
to our customer proposition, establishing
faster, more reliable and convenient delivery
options. As a result, customers can shop
with us more flexibly, leading to greater
satisfaction and retention across both our
businesses. Such improvements not only
evidence our determination and forward
planning capabilities, but ensure that we
are well positioned to successfully navigate
future challenges.
Governance
While further information on the
governance and Code improvements which
took place during 2024 can be found
within the Corporate Governance Report,
I would like to reiterate our commitment
to the principles of good corporate
governance and establishing a robust
governance framework which underpins
the successful delivery of our strategic
priorities. As discussed within the ‘Section
172 Statement: Stakeholder Engagement’
section of the Strategic Report, active
engagement with our Shareholders has
been a priority area for us to ensure that
their voices were heard and their interests
appropriately taken into account in our
decision-making processes.
At the beginning of 2025 we were also
delighted to announce the appointment
of Milyae Park to the Board. Milyae is
an experienced non-executive director
with a strong track record in international
retail, consumer and digital businesses,
as well as being a notable advocate
for sustainability, diversity, equity
andinclusion.
Her knowledge, skills and network will
be additive to those of our current Board
membership.
Our Board Committees are now well
established and, with particular reference
to the demerger of THG Ingenuity, our
Related Party Committee continues to
ensure that relevant transactions are
subject to robust oversight and challenge,
as appropriate (further details on which
can be found within the Related Party
Committee Report).
Looking ahead
We have now transitioned into a pure-play
consumer business, operating in growth
markets with favourable structural trends.
This shift allows us to concentrate our
efforts and resources on our core strengths
and opportunities.
As we move forward, our focus remains
on THG’s vision and goals. Our aim is
to enhance our customer proposition,
introduce new brands and product
categories, and further grow our presence
in emerging markets. Our dedication to
providing exceptional customer service
and leveraging technology and digital
know-how will support our drive towards
continued success.
During 2025 we anticipate that
further progress will be made on profit
enhancement alongside a return to
Group revenue growth. Our strategic
focus will include the repositioning of our
THG Nutrition business to capitalise on
omnichannel trends and opportunities,
allowing us to strengthen our market
position and deliver sustained value to
ourShareholders.
I would like to extend my gratitude to
all our stakeholders, particularly our
partners, Board members and our Senior
Management for their unwavering support
and dedication. Our culture and our
people, in particular their adaptability,
enthusiasm and 24/7 commitment have
been instrumental in our delivery to meet
the needs of our customers. Together we
have made substantial progress and I am
confident that we will continue to do so in
the future.
Charles Allen,
Lord Allen of Kensington. CBE
Independent Non-Executive Chair
28 April 2025
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