Half Yearly Report and Accounts

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Stock Arn Media Ltd (A1N.ASX)
Release Time 27 Aug 2025, 8:26 a.m.
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 ARN Media Ltd Reports Half Yearly Results
Key Points
  • Revenue from continuing operations declined 7% to $142.3 million
  • Digital revenue grew 21% while radio revenue fell 9%
  • Underlying EBITDA decreased 13.5% to $24.9 million
  • Statutory net profit attributable to owners was $0.8 million
Full Summary

ARN Media Ltd, a leading media and entertainment company in Australia, has reported its financial results for the half-year ended 30 June 2025. The company's revenue from continuing operations declined 7% to $142.3 million, with digital revenue growing 21% but offset by a 9% fall in radio revenue. The company's underlying EBITDA decreased 13.5% to $24.9 million, while statutory net profit attributable to owners was $0.8 million. The company has made significant progress in its transformation program, which aims to streamline operations and deliver $40 million in cost efficiencies by 2027. This includes $35 million in cost savings actioned in the first half of 2025, with further benefits expected in the second half and beyond. The company has also made strategic decisions to divest its Cody Outdoor business in Hong Kong and the completed sale of Emotive Pty Ltd, both of which are now classified as discontinued operations. ARN's focus on strengthening its core audio assets and digital capabilities positions the business for long-term growth in high-value media segments.

Outlook

ARN Media is focused on executing its transformation program to streamline operations, deliver cost efficiencies, and reinvest in high-impact strategic areas that support the company's future-focused digital operating model. This is expected to position ARN as the undisputed leader in the all-audio market in Australia, capturing market share, accelerating innovation, and delivering long-term shareholder value.