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Winner, Winner: The Chicken McNugget Story
How a 1940s breeding contest, a Cornell food scientist, and a hedge by Ray Dalio helped McDonald's turn the Chicken McNugget into a fast-food icon.
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Objective H2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H2 2026 earnings summary27 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue grew 9% year-over-year to AUD 135 million, with 100% from subscription software and SaaS revenue up 22%; adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to AUD 52 million, and net profit after tax reached AUD 37 million.
Recurring revenue comprised 86% of total revenue, with over 2,000 customer relationships, some spanning nearly 30 years.
R&D investment totaled AUD 34 million, representing 30% of software revenue, supporting innovation and product leadership.
Financial highlights
Annualised recurring revenue (ARR) reached AUD 121 million, with AUD 114 million on a constant currency and discontinued basis; ARR decreased 2% year-over-year.
Operating cash flow was AUD 49 million, up from the prior year, representing 94% of adjusted EBITDA.
Dividend declared at 26 cps (8 cps fully franked, 18 cps unfranked); total dividends up 18%.
Cash at balance date was AUD 92.7 million, down 7% after acquisitions, dividends, and share buybacks.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 adjusted EBITDA guidance set at a minimum of AUD 40 million, reflecting continued investment in go-to-market and R&D.
Focus on expanding go-to-market teams and distribution, especially in Australia and the U.K., and leveraging trusted status for larger, complex opportunities.
Strong balance sheet and no external borrowings provide capacity for further investment opportunities.
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