Revenue at listed firm Xaar rose 16.6% on a like-for-like basis to £60.3 million for 2025, driven by growth in newer products and markets.

Printhead revenues increased 28.9%, while improved volumes and cost control helped lift gross margins, with adjusted profits expected to be slightly ahead of expectations.

The Cambridge-based business ended the year with around £4.8m net cash, down from £8.2m after £3.1m of capital investment.

It said its specialist inkjet technology is increasingly being applied beyond ceramics, including areas such as jewellery wax, and the board remains optimistic about further opportunities.

Separately, the company has appointed Berenberg and Singer Capital Markets as joint corporate brokers with immediate effect.

Its shares are up by over 8% to 100.72p after 90 minutes of trading today.