Candy Club (CLB) H2 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved ASX listing in November 2024, marking a strategic transformation year focused on platform building and foundational investment.

• Acquired InHouse Ventures and expanded US presence, supporting 850 founders and 27 portfolio companies globally.

• Statutory loss of $2.6m reflects deliberate investment in growth and compliance post-listing.

Financial highlights

• Total revenue and other income rose 26% year-over-year to $3.54m; revenue from contracts with customers up 78% to $2.86m.

• Gross profit increased 136% to $1.4m, with margin improving to 44% from 36% last year.

• Net assets grew to $13.4m (from $10.4m), with financial assets at fair value of $11.2m.

• Loss for the year was $2.65m, mainly due to $1.6m in RTO and compliance costs.

• Basic and diluted EPS: (3.05) cents, down from (1.84) cents year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Anticipates continued growth in advisory services and digital engagement, with the launch of StartBlock and expansion of corporate venture partnerships.

• Tank Stream Labs acquisition expected to expand reach and create revenue synergies, pending shareholder approval.