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Novus Holdings H2 2025 earnings summary

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H2 2025 earnings summary17 Jun, 2025

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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Novus Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based company specializing in printing and manufacturing services. The company provides a wide range of solutions, including commercial printing, packaging, and label production. Its operations span industries such as publishing, retail, and food and beverage. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, and its shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

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