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ARN Media Limited (ASX:A1N)

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Announcement
Release
30 Jun 2026 7:09PM
Price at Release
$0.245
Full Release
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Summary
ARN Media Limited announced the sale of its Hong Kong out-of-home advertising business, Cody Outdoor International (Hong Kong) Limited and Buspak Advertising (Hong Kong) Limited, collectively known as Cody HK, to DFI Retail Group for HK$30.2 million, approximately equivalent to A$5.6 million. The decision to divest Cody HK aligns with ARN's strategic focus on becoming Australia's leading digitally driven entertainment business by concentrating resources on core Australian operations. The sale, expected to complete in the latter half of 2026, includes a payment structure of 75% upfront and 25% twelve months post-completion, with proceeds applied towards reducing net debt and releasing A$30.5 million in bank guarantees. This move is part of ARN's broader effort to simplify its asset portfolio and enhance shareholder value.
Key Points
  • ARN Media Limited sells Cody HK for HK$30.2 million.
  • Sale aligns with ARN's strategy to focus on Australian operations.
  • DFI Retail Group is the purchaser of Cody HK.
  • Transaction includes 75% upfront payment, 25% deferred for 12 months.
  • Proceeds to reduce net debt and release A$30.5 million in bank guarantees.
  • Sale completion expected in second half of 2026.
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