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DRA Global H2 2024 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2024 earnings summary27 Feb, 2025
Executive summary
Achieved record underlying EBIT of $78.4M, up 53% year-over-year, and underlying NPAT of $47.9M, with revenue stable at $903M, a 2% increase from FY23.
Settled a significant legacy legal dispute, resulting in a $55.9M pre-tax impact, reducing statutory NPAT to a loss of $22.7M, but removing a major contingent liability.
Declared a 33c per share dividend for FY24, supported by a strong balance sheet with $114.4M net cash and no external bank debt.
Completed a share buyback and delisted from ASX and JSE in early 2025.
EMEA and Minopex exceeded budget expectations; AMER showed growth momentum; APAC remained stable.
Financial highlights
Revenue: $902.9M (up 2% year-over-year); Underlying EBIT: $78.4M (up 53%); Underlying NPAT: $47.9M.
Statutory EBIT: $21.7M (down from $47.9M); Statutory NPAT: loss of $22.7M (vs. $19.7M profit in FY23), due to litigation settlement and deferred tax asset derecognition.
Net cash: $114.4M (down 10% from $127.7M); all debt repaid, net gearing reduced to 0%.
Net asset value per share: $5.09 (up 5% from $4.85).
Dividend: 33c per share declared for FY24; $6.2M returned to shareholders.
Outlook and guidance
Revenue outlook softened towards year-end due to project completions; Minopex's 2025 revenue to be impacted by contract conclusion.
EMEA expected to maintain robust performance in 2025, though medium-term pipeline uncertain due to commodity price cycles.
AMER and APAC maintain stable growth; strong pipeline in North America for critical minerals.
Global mining sector outlook remains volatile, influenced by geopolitical, economic, and commodity demand factors.
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DRA Global Limited is a multinational engineering, project management, and operations management firm focused on the mining, minerals, and metals industries. The company provides a wide range of services, including feasibility studies, design, engineering, project delivery, and operational support. DRA Global serves clients throughout the mining lifecycle, from initial exploration to development, production, and decommissioning. Additionally, the company offers consulting and advisory services to optimize project efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. DRA Global operates in several countries, addressing the needs of clients in resource-rich regions worldwide. The company is headquartered in Perth, Australia, and its shares are listed on the ASX.