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Vista Group International H1 2025 earnings summary

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H1 2025 earnings summary13 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Strong first-half growth across all key metrics, with revenue up 11% to $77.0m/£77M and EBITDA up 39% to $10.0m/NZ$10M, driven by cloud migration and SaaS expansion.

  • Free cash flow was positive for the second consecutive half, with operating cash flow up 370% to $14.1m.

  • Embedded Payments launched, expected to contribute $15m/£15M in ARR at full platform adoption, raising long-term ARR aspiration to $315m/£315M.

  • Accelerated client onboarding for Vista Cloud, with 747 sites live and a target of 1,600+ sites (36% of client base) by year-end.

  • Major client wins include Odeon (309 sites) and Village Cinemas, reinforcing cloud momentum.

Financial highlights

  • Total revenue rose 11% year-over-year to $77.0m/£77M; recurring revenue up 11% to $70.4m/£70M; SaaS revenue up 24% to $31.6m.

  • EBITDA increased 39% to $10.0m/NZ$10M, margin improved to 13% from 10% in 1H24.

  • Loss before tax narrowed to $1.3m, a 64% improvement year-over-year.

  • Operating cash flow surged to $14.1m; free cash flow positive for the second consecutive half.

  • ARR reached $145.8m, up 13% from 1H24.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY25 revenue guidance set at $167m–$173m/£167M–£173M, likely at the lower end; EBITDA margin expected at 16–18%.

  • 1,600+ sites targeted on Vista Cloud Platform by year-end, though some key client transitions may be delayed to 2026.

  • ARR of $175m expected in 2026; 100% Platform ARR aspiration upgraded to $315m/£315M, including $15m/£15M from Embedded Payments.

  • Acceleration of cloud migration expected to bring 100% platform adoption forward by 1–2 years.

  • Guidance assumes no material adverse macroeconomic or market impacts.

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Vista Group International Limited is a New Zealand-based company that provides software and technology solutions to the global film industry, including cinema operators, film distributors, and studios. The company’s suite of products includes cinema management software, box office and ticketing systems, digital marketing tools, and data analytics platforms designed to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement in cinemas. Vista Group International Limited is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and its shares are listed on the NZX and ASX.

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