Nine Entertainment Co. (NEC) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
15 Jun, 2026Strategic expansion and portfolio transformation
Acquisition of QMS Media marks a shift toward high-growth, resilient verticals, with growth assets now comprising about 60% of revenue and 70% of EBITDA.
Integration of QMS extends engagement from digital and broadcast to outdoor, creating a cross-platform media ecosystem.
QMS is focused on premium, metro-market digital out-of-home assets, with 96% of Australian revenue from digital, surpassing industry averages.
Long-term lease profiles in both Australia and New Zealand provide revenue stability, with weighted average expiries of 7–8 years.
Multiple growth drivers include occupancy, yield, incremental sites, new contracts, and cost synergies.
Market leadership and growth momentum
Outdoor advertising is the fastest-growing segment in Australia, with QMS outpacing the market in both Australia and New Zealand.
QMS has grown its Australian market share from 10% to 15% over six years, driven by digital expansion and key contract wins.
In New Zealand, market share increased from 21% to over 30% since 2024, supported by major contract acquisitions.
QMS generated a disproportionate share of industry revenue growth in both billboards and street furniture categories.
Three years of double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, with underlying EBITDA margin around 29%.
Digital innovation and data-driven capabilities
QMS leads in digital out-of-home, with advanced programmatic and data-driven audience measurement tools.
The MOVE system, launched in March 2026, enhances audience measurement, enabling more precise targeting and campaign validation.
Integration of first-party data and location intelligence enables joint targeting and efficient campaign delivery across platforms.
AI-driven analytics support audience understanding, inventory optimization, dynamic content, and operational efficiency.
Retail media and event amplification are leveraged at scale across QMS and digital environments.
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