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Helloworld Travel Limited (ASX:HLO)

ALERT: Price-sensitive ASX Announcement for HLO
Current share price for HLO : $1.530 -0.17 (-10%)+
Announcement
Release
23 Oct 2025 9:25AM
Price at Release
$1.700
Full Release
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Summary
Helloworld Travel Limited's 2025 AGM presentation outlines the company's robust financial position, highlighting significant cash reserves and investments. The company has increased its fully franked dividend for FY25 and plans further expansion with new store openings. Helloworld completed the acquisition of the remaining stake in Mobile Travel Agents, enhancing its TTV. Continued investment in technology remains a priority, with a notable spend over recent years. The company achieved recognition at the 2025 National Tourism Industry Awards and provides a positive EBITDA guidance for FY26, with strong forward bookings into 2026.
Key Points
  • Helloworld Travel Limited's 2025 AGM presentation highlights a strong balance sheet with cash reserves of $79.4 million and ASX investments of $55.6 million.
  • The company declared a total dividend of 14.0 cents per share for FY25, fully franked, marking an increase of 27.3% from the previous year.
  • Helloworld plans to open 15 new stores in FY26, focusing on key metropolitan and regional markets to expand its retail network.
  • The acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) was completed for $36 million, expected to add $440 million to annual TTV.
  • Helloworld continues to invest in technology and digital platforms, spending over $95 million in the past 8 years.
  • The company won several awards at the 2025 National Tourism Industry Awards, including for Most Outstanding Branded Travel Agency Group.
  • Helloworld provides Underlying EBITDA guidance between $64 and $72 million for FY26, assuming no significant adverse changes.
  • Strong forward bookings for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, with air bookings for FY26 up 11% compared to the previous year.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.