Endeavour Group (EDV) Trading Update summary
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Trading Update summary
4 Aug, 2025Leadership changes
Executive Chairman Ari Mervis resigned effective 3 August 2025 due to disagreements with the Board.
Lead Independent Director Duncan Makeig becomes interim Chair and will lead the search for a new independent Chair.
Kate Beattie, previously CFO, is appointed interim CEO until Jayne Hrdlicka starts on 1 January 2026.
Jayne Hrdlicka is consulting on a strategy refresh ahead of her official start.
Tali Ross will serve as interim CFO during this transition.
Financial and trading update
FY25 group sales are expected to reach $12.06 billion.
Statutory net profit after tax for FY25 is projected between $420 million and $425 million.
Results include one-off items such as restructuring, redundancy costs, and an impairment from the Prowine bottling facility closure.
Solid cashflow and disciplined capital management have reduced net debt.
Full year results will be released on 25 August 2025.
Board and strategy initiatives
The Board is conducting a comprehensive search for new Non-Executive Directors and a permanent Chair.
A strategy refresh is underway, examining performance and execution across all business units to maximize shareholder value.
Jayne Hrdlicka is contributing to the strategy refresh two days a week until her start date.
The Board acknowledges Ari Mervis's service and the company's unique asset base and opportunities.
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