Ariadne Australia declares final dividend amid profit surge

Ariadne Australia Limited reported a net profit attributable to members of $4,301 for the year ended June 30, 2025, a substantial increase from $1,571 in the prior year. Revenues from ordinary activities also rose by 38.1% to $12,482. Despite positive profit growth, the company experienced a total comprehensive loss of $(357) attributable to members, primarily due to a $(4,658) other comprehensive income.

The Board declared a partially franked final dividend of 0.50 cents per ordinary share, bringing total dividends for FY25 to 1.00 cents per share (FY24: 0.75 cents per share). This final dividend includes a conduit foreign income amount of 0.20 cents per security and will be paid on September 25, 2025, with a record date of September 15, 2025. The franked portion of the dividend is 60%, with an applicable corporate tax rate of 30% for franking credit.

Key strategic moves included the Orams partnership, which significantly reduced OGL's debt and unlocked A$28.6m in cash for the Group. Investments in Webjet and Good Drinks were added, while support for Future Group continued. These actions aim to balance prudent capital management with long-term growth. The company’s net tangible assets per share decreased slightly to 82.27 cents from 83.28 cents.