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Novus Holdings H2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Revenue increased to R4,222m for the year ended 31 March 2025, up 6.6% year-over-year.
Achieved comfortable performance, with improvements in print and successful integration of new acquisitions.
Book business stabilized and is growing, while education business faced profitability pressure due to curriculum changes and material development costs.
Media24 newspaper closures impacted operations, and digital transformation efforts are ongoing in community newspapers and sports titles.
Education segment led EBITDA contribution at 50.9%, followed by Print (29.5%) and Packaging (14.8%).
Financial highlights
Revenue: R4,222m (up 6.6% year-over-year).
Gross profit: R1,327m (up 14.3% year-over-year); gross margin: 31.4%.
Operating profit flat at R394m; adjusted for one-off costs, up 20.6% year-over-year.
Headline earnings per share, adjusted for one-off costs, increased 35.7% year-over-year; EPS up 46.1%.
Cash position at year-end similar to last year, despite significant acquisitions and working capital increases.
Outlook and guidance
Guidance is difficult due to budget uncertainties and procurement timing in education.
Ongoing investment in digital strategy, packaging innovation, and AI platforms.
Expectation of increased competition in digital education.
B-BBEE Level One Contributor status enhances education sector positioning.
No significant capital expenditure planned for the coming year; investments will be carefully evaluated.
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