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ARN Media H1 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2025 earnings summary26 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Revenue for H1 FY2025 was $142M, down 7% year-over-year, with digital audio revenue up 21% and radio down 9%.

  • Transformation program underway, targeting $40M in cost efficiencies by 2027, with $35M already actioned and 240 roles removed.

  • Divestment of non-core assets, including Emotive Pty Ltd and Cody/CODI Hong Kong, to focus on core audio business.

  • Strong cash generation and disciplined cost management underpin a leaner, more agile organization.

  • Interim dividend of 1.2 cents per share declared, fully franked, representing 66% of NPAT before significant items.

Financial highlights

  • Operating expenditure down 5% to $121M, reflecting early transformation benefits.

  • Underlying EBITDA down to $24.9M–$25M, with EBITDA before significant items at $23.1M, and NPAT before significant items at $5.6M.

  • Gross margin improved by 200 basis points year-over-year to 82.8%.

  • Free cash conversion at 215%, generating $19.5M–$20M; net debt reduced to $77.5M after $8M repayment.

  • Fully franked interim dividend of 1.2cps declared.

Outlook and guidance

  • H2 FY2025 revenue forecasted to decline low to mid-single digits year-over-year.

  • Digital audio revenue growth rates expected to improve in H2 FY2025.

  • Cost reduction program impact to accelerate in H2 FY2025 and FY2026, supporting further net debt reduction and continued dividends.

  • Focus remains on a digital-first, cross-platform Total Audio strategy, with continued investment in digital and data capabilities.

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ARN Media Limited is an Australian media company specializing in radio broadcasting, digital audio, and content production. The company operates a network of radio stations under the Australian Radio Network (ARN) brand, featuring popular stations such as KIIS, Pure Gold, and The Edge, which offer music, talk shows, and news content. In addition to traditional radio, ARN Media focuses on digital audio and podcasting platforms to reach a broader audience, providing advertisers with integrated solutions across its audio channels. The company is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, and its shares are listed on the ASX.

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