AI assistant
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2026
Feb 24, 2026
64892_rns_2026-02-24_ebc34eea-16c0-4c67-b2a7-c0b0da1df830.pdf
Interim / Quarterly Report
Open in viewerOpens in your device viewer
==> picture [218 x 20] intentionally omitted <==
APPENDIX 4D
FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
(PREVIOUS CORRESPONDING PERIOD BEING THE HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024)
RESULTS FOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE MARKET
| December | December | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | % | |
| $000 | $000 | change | |
| Revenue from continuing operations | 67,210 | 64,160 | +5% |
| Profit before impairment, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) from continuing operations |
9,833 | 9,780 | +1% |
| Profit before tax from continuing operations | 3,437 | 2,886 | +19% |
| Profit after tax from continuing operations attributable to shareholders |
2,550 | 1,613 | +58% |
| Net profit after tax from continuing and discontinued operations attributable to shareholders |
1,922 | 1,426 | +35% |
| Net tangible assets cents per share | 9.5 cents | 9.6 cents |
DIVIDENDS
A dividend of 0.25 cents per ordinary share fully franked was paid on 26 September 2025 (record date 15 September 2025).
AUDITOR’S REPORT
This Appendix 4D is based on the Interim Financial Report for the half year ended 31 December 2025 (as attached) which has been reviewed by Experience Co Limited’s auditors.
OTHER INFORMATION
The remainder of the information requiring disclosure to comply with the Listing Rule 4.2A is contained in the Interim Financial Report that follows.
==> picture [546 x 79] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [218 x 20] intentionally omitted <==
INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT HALF YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
==> picture [546 x 79] intentionally omitted <==
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
CONTENTS
| Directors' Report | 1 |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income | 4 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | 5 |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | 6 |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 |
| Directors’ Declaration | 14 |
| Auditor's Independence Declaration | 15 |
| Independent Auditor's Review Report | 16 |
==> picture [546 x 79] intentionally omitted <==
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to herein as the Group) consisting of Experience Co Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities for the half year ended 31 December 2025.
DIRECTORS
The following persons were directors of Experience Co Limited during or since the end of the period up to the date of this report:
| Kerry (Bob) East | Chair, Independent Non-Executive Director |
|---|---|
| Neil Cathie | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Michelle Cox | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Anthony Boucaut | Non-Executive Director |
| Alexander (Alex) White | Non-Executive Director |
| John O’Sullivan | Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director |
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Principal Activities
The principal activities of the Group during the period were the provision of adventure tourism and leisure experiences. These activities include tandem skydiving in Australia and New Zealand, tours to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree region in Australia, nature-based walking and lodge experiences in Australia and high rope and zipline aerial activities in Australia.
Group Financial Performance
| Revenue from continuing operations Underlying EBITDA1from continuing operations Net profit / (loss) after tax from continuing and discontinued operations attributable to shareholders Net (debt) /cash2 |
31 December 31 December % change 2025 2024 $000 $000 |
|---|---|
| 67,210 64,160 5% 10,499 10,420 1% 1,922 1,426 35% (13,324) (7,104) (88%) |
The Group reported an underlying financial result from continuing operations which was broadly in line with the prior corresponding period. This performance was disappointing and reflected several key overarching challenges:
-
An inconsistent return of international visitors in locations where the Group operates. Strong growth in international visitation was reported by the Group’s Skydiving operations in Airlie Beach, Queenstown and Wanaka however this was tempered by an inconsistent return across the Group’s operations particularly in Tropical North Queensland and Victoria.
-
No material easing of economic settings in Australia with persistent inflationary pressures impacting both consumer discretionary spend and the Group’s cost base.
-
Elevated levels of outbound travel which are trending above pre-COVID levels.
-
Volatile climate and weather conditions including during key peak trading periods.
-
Protected industrial action taken by skydive instructors of the Skydive Australia business unit at key locations.
Notwithstanding the above, the Group continued to observe positive underlying demand for experiential tourism and continued its commitment to the evolution and growth of its portfolio towards market segments offering the highest scalable growth and return on capital potential. Key initiatives actioned included the announced divestment of the Group’s Wild Bush Luxury business unit to Intrepid Travel for $5.1 million on a cash and debt free basis and subject to customary working capital adjustments.
1 Underlying EBITDA is presented including the application of AASB 16. Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements for a reconciliation between statutory and underlying.
2 Net (debt)/cash is calculated as corporate debt (net of capitalised borrowing costs) and asset finance less cash and cash equivalents. Net (debt)/cash was ($10.9) million as at 30 June 2025.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
1
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
The Skydiving segment reported revenue growth of +1.0% to $30.6 million (PCP: $30.2 million) and Underlying EBITDA growth of +10.0% to $4.0 million (PCP: $3.6 million) with stronger performance for Skydive New Zealand offsetting weaker performance for Skydive Australia. The Skydiving segment reported an overall decrease in tandem PAX volumes of -1.0% vs. PCP.
Skydive Australia reported a decrease in tandem PAX volumes of -7% vs. PCP driven by a challenging operating environment including the inconsistent recovery of international visitation in Australia, persistent cost of living pressures in Australia, and weather disruption. Performance in December was also impacted by two days of protected industrial action and associated media messaging which coincided with the Christmas/New Year sales campaign.
Skydive New Zealand reported an increase in tandem PAX volumes of +11% vs. PCP driven by the strong return of international visitation to the Queenstown and Wanaka region. This result is pleasing given weather disruption in key peak trading periods such as Golden Week in October, with the Wanaka drop zone continuing to benefit from initiatives implemented to improve site efficiencies and processing rate.
The Adventure Experiences segment (continuing operations) reported revenue growth of +8% to $36.6 million (PCP: $33.9 million) and Underlying EBITDA of 1% to $10.4m (PCP: $10.3 million). This was led by moderate growth for Reef Unlimited whilst Treetops Adventure was broadly in line with PCP.
Reef Unlimited reported volume growth of +7% vs. PCP as it benefited from improved visitation to Port Douglas, the impact of the newly purchased vessel, Aquarius II, and enhancements to the products and experiences offered. Moderate growth in the average revenue per customer was reported as targeted rate increases were partially offset by strong demand for lower-priced Cairns-based experiences.
Treetops Adventure reported a decrease in volumes of -4% vs. PCP driven by mixed performance across the site network and loss of volumes from the Newcastle site in late 2025 following the unsuccessful renewal of its lease. The impact on revenue was largely offset by an increase in average revenue per customer supported by rate increases and an ongoing focus on ancillary revenue streams such as new attractions and food & beverage.
The Group reported a decrease in free cash flow generated by the business driven by the moderate overall revenue growth, Skydive Australia performance, cost base inflationary pressures, lower cash conversion due to working capital outflows and higher maintenance capex. Management continued its priority focus on actioning initiatives to improve site efficiencies and free cash flow generation including the group-wide cost-out programme targeting >$2m in annualised cost savings.
BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 December 2025 the Group had cash and cash equivalents of $8.5 million and net debt of $13.3 million.
The Group reported Net Assets of $127.3 million (30 June 2025: $127.6 million) and Net Tangible Assets of $72.1 million (30 June 2025: $72.5 million).
The Group’s financial position continues to be supported by the Group’s multi-year secured debt facility with Commonwealth Bank of Australia which provides optionality for growth and working capital to support business operations. As at 31 December 2025, a total of $14.0 million remained undrawn from the Market Rate Loan and Asset Finance Facilities which are the key facilities available for growth initiatives.
The Group continued its on-market share buy-back commenced in June 2025 with cumulative shares bought-back since commencement of 2.79 million (0.37% of issued capital) at 31 December 2025. The Group also paid a 0.25 cents per ordinary share dividend in September 2025, its first dividend paid since FY18.
As indicated above, the Wild Bush Luxury business has been accounted for as a discontinued operation and its operations reported separately in the Statement of Financial Position. The net carrying value of the Assets Classified as Held For Sale is $4.1 (30 June 2025: $3.6m million).
OUTLOOK
The Group has experienced a challenging start to 2H FY26, with January performance down on the prior corresponding period due to significant impacts associated with weather/environmental factors and softer demand in some parts of the business. In particular, the Group’s operations in Tropical North Queensland were impacted by severe weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Koji during this key peak trading month, with Reef Unlimited the most impacted. Thankfully no significant equipment damage was reported. The Group reported an unaudited Underlying EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.5 million (PCP: $3.7 million).
February trading commenced with stronger forward bookings across Skydiving and Reef Unlimited volumes, in part due to the benefit of the Lunar New Year holiday period. Disappointingly, further protected industrial action has resulted in more disruption to operations for Skydive Australia whilst in New Zealand, despite strong booking demand, adverse weather conditions has impacted processing rates.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
2
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Notwithstanding the recent challenges, the longer-term outlook for the Group is positive with expectations of continued revenue growth in line with improving tourism markets. The recovery of inbound markets is expected to remain inconsistent across Australia with locations close to major capital cities benefitting from improved inbound visitation and regional centers being more inconsistent. Within New Zealand, however, the Group expects trading to continue to be strong despite the impact of weather. Domestic trading conditions within Australia are expected to continue to be impacted by challenging macroeconomic settings however the demand for Adventure Tourism and Experiences is expected to remain resilient.
The Board and Management’s view on the longer-term earnings outlook of the Group remains positive, however, given the more gradual and inconsistent return of international tourists and the ongoing macro-economic conditions in Australia, the Group believes that the earnings recovery will take longer than originally expected.
As previously communicated, management continues to work on the strategic priorities of earnings optimisation, sustaining trading momentum, portfolio quality and growth. Management will continue to pursue growth opportunities with particular focus on the Adventure Experiences segment via a combination of organic roll-out of new sites/products, enhancement of existing sites/products and sensible bolt-on acquisitions.
DIVIDENDS
A dividend of 0.25 cents per ordinary share fully franked was paid on 26 September 2025 (record date 15 September 2025).
ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
The Company is an entity to which ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191 issued by ASIC relating to rounding off applies and in accordance with that instrument amounts in the Financial Statements and Directors' Reports have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise stated.
AUDITOR'S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as requested under section 307C of the Corporation Act 2001 is set out on page 15.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 306(3)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.
==> picture [86 x 68] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [56 x 57] intentionally omitted <==
John O’Sullivan Kerry Robert (Bob) East Chief Executive Officer Chairman Dated: 25 February 2026
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
3
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Half year ended 31 December 2025 Half year ended 31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| Notes | $000 $000 |
| Continuing Operations | |
| Sales revenue | 67,210 64,160 |
| Cost of sales | (39,512) (37,197) |
| Gross profit | 27,698 26,963 |
| Other income 3 |
1,748 1,299 |
| Employee expenses | (9,185) (8,524) |
| Depreciation and amortisation expenses | (5,280) (5,767) |
| Marketing and advertising expenses | (1,879) (1,617) |
| Repairs and maintenance expenses | (1,317) (1,276) |
| Operating expenses | (7,034) (6,033) |
| Acquisition-related costs and other significant expenses 4 |
(703) (1,033) |
| Profit on disposal of assets | 505 1 |
| Profit before finance costs and taxes |
4,553 4,013 |
| Net finance costs 6 |
(1,116) (1,127) |
| Profit before income tax from continuing operations |
3,437 2,886 |
| Income tax expense | (887) (1,273) |
| Profit for the half year from continuing operations |
2,550 1,613 |
| Discontinued Operations |
|
| Loss after tax for the half year from discontinued operations 5 |
(628) (187) |
| Profit for the half year from continuing and discontinued operations |
1,922 1,426 |
| Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss when specific conditions are met: |
|
| Exchange differences on translating foreign operations, net of income tax |
(219) (284) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) for the half year | (219) (284) |
| Total comprehensive profit for the half year | 1,703 1,142 |
| Earnings per share for ordinary activities | |
| Basic earnings per share (cents) | 0.25 0.19 |
| Diluted earnings per share (cents) | 0.25 0.19 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
4
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| As at As at |
|
|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 30 June 2025 |
|
| Notes | $000 $000 |
| Assets | |
| Current assets | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8,539 11,082 |
| Trade and other receivables | 4,848 2,904 |
| Inventories | 5,271 5,131 |
| Other assets | 2,688 1,903 |
| 21,346 21,020 |
|
| Assets classified as assets held for sale 5 |
6,939 7,325 |
| Total current assets | 28,285 28,345 |
| Non-current assets | |
| Property, plant and equipment 7 |
92,958 92,829 |
| Asset under construction | 2,671 2,077 |
| Right-of-use assets | 12,462 12,897 |
| Deferred tax assets | 12,644 13,121 |
| Intangible assets 8 |
41,042 41,216 |
| Total non-current assets | 161,777 162,140 |
| Total assets | 190,062 190,485 |
| Liabilities | |
| Current liabilities | |
| Trade and other payables | 10,790 9,574 |
| Borrowings 9 |
4,874 4,184 |
| Lease liabilities | 2,888 2,651 |
| Employee benefits | 3,535 3,808 |
| Current tax liability | 463 113 |
| Contract liabilities | 8,833 8,843 |
| 31,383 29,173 |
|
| Liabilities directlyassociated with assets classified as held for sale 5 |
3,023 3,936 |
| Total current liabilities | 34,406 33,109 |
| Non-current liabilities | |
| Borrowings 9 |
16,451 17,500 |
| Lease liabilities | 11,433 11,854 |
| Employee benefits | 428 379 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 28,312 29,733 |
| Total liabilities | 62,718 62,842 |
| Net assets | 127,344 127,643 |
| Equity | |
| Issued capital | 232,360 232,540 |
| Accumulated losses | (107,018) (107,279) |
| Reserves | 2,002 2,382 |
| Total equity | 127,344 127,643 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
5
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
| Issued Capital Accumulated Losses Asset Revaluation Reserve Common Control Reserve Share Option Reserve Foreign Currency Translation Reserve Total |
|
|---|---|
| $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 |
|
| Balance at 1 July 2024 | 232,693 (106,304) 5,367 (4,171) 1,613 (256) 128,942 |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) |
|
| Profit for the half year | - 1,426 - - - - 1,426 |
| Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the half year |
- - - - - (284) (284) |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the halfyear |
- 1,426 - - - (284) 1,142 |
| Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners, and other transfers |
|
| Options issued/(expired) during the year (net) |
- - - - (416) - (416) |
| Total transactions with owners and other transfers |
- - - - (416) - (416) |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 |
232,693 (104,878) 5,367 (4,171) 1,197 (540) 129,668 |
| Balance at 1 July 2025 | 232,540 (107,279) 5,367 (4,171) 1,639 (453) 127,643 |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) |
|
| Profit for the half year | - 1,922 - - - - 1,922 |
| Dividend paid | - (1,890) - - - - (1,890) |
| Transfer from the revaluation reserve for disposed asset |
- 229 (229) - - - - |
| Other comprehensive income/ (loss) for the half year |
- - - - - (219) (219) |
| Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the halfyear |
- 261 (229) - - (219) (187) |
| Transactions with owners, in their capacity as owners |
|
| Issued share capital | - - - - - - - |
| Share buy-back | (180) - - - - - (180) |
| Options issued/(expired) during the year (net) |
- - - - 68 - 68 |
| Total transactions with owners and other transfers |
(180) - - - 68 - (112) |
| Balance at 31 December 2025 |
232,360 (107,018) 5,138 (4,171) 1,707 (672) 127,344 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
6
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
| Half year ended Half year ended |
|
|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 31 December 2024 |
|
| $000 $000 |
|
| Operating activities | |
| Receipts from customers (GST inclusive) | 76,904 75,489 |
| Interest received | 43 80 |
| Payments to suppliers and employees (GST inclusive) | (70,275) (65,016) |
| Finance costs | (1,100) (1,149) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 5,572 9,404 |
| Investing activities | |
| Sale of property, plant and equipment | 961 26 |
| Payments for assets under construction | (634) (107) |
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (4,501) (5,036) |
| Net cash used in by investing activities | (4,174) (5,117) |
| Financing activities | |
| Share buy-back | (180) - |
| Proceeds from borrowings | 1,815 2,070 |
| Repayment of borrowings | (2,112) (2,310) |
| Dividends paid by parent entity | (1,890) - |
| Repayment of principal component of lease liabilities | (1,574) (1,546) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,941) (1,786) |
| Net increase in cash held | (2,543) 2,501 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 11,082 8,244 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | 8,539 10,745 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
7
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Interim Financial Report of Experience Co Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) for the half year ended 31 December 2025 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.
The Company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, incorporated and domiciled in Australia and its shares are publicly traded. The registered office of the Company is located at Level 5, 89 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Interim Financial Report is a general-purpose financial report prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting. Compliance with AASB 134 ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The Interim Financial Report does not include notes of the type normally included in an Annual Financial Report and should be read in conjunction with the most recent Annual Financial Report.
All amounts are presented in Australian dollars, unless otherwise noted.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Interim Financial Report are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Group has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
In preparing the Interim Financial Report, the Group has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Significant judgements made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimate uncertainty were the same as that applied to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
GOING CONCERN
In preparing the financial report, the Directors have made an assessment of the ability of the Group to continue as a going concern, which includes consideration of ongoing compliance with financial debt covenants, the continuity of business operations, realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business and at the amounts stated in the Interim Financial Report. The Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group will have adequate resources to continue to meet its obligations as they fall due. For these reasons, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Interim Financial Report.
COMPARATIVE AMOUNTS
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current year.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
8
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 OPERATING SEGMENTS
IDENTIFICATION OF REPORTABLE OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Group has identified the following reportable operating segments based on a combination of factors including products and services, geographical areas and regulatory environment:
-
Skydiving: comprises tandem skydive and related products in Australia and New Zealand, with ancillary aircraft maintenance activities.
-
Adventure Experiences: comprises Reef Unlimited which operates tours to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree region operating out of Cairns and Port Douglas and Treetops Adventure which is Australia’s leading operator of high rope and zipline aerial adventure experiences.
-
Corporate: comprises the centralised management and business administration services.
These operating segments are based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the CEO in determining the allocation of resources. The CEO reviews earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) at the segment level. The accounting policies adopted for internal reporting to the CEO are consistent with those adopted in the financial statements.
| 31 December 2025 | Skydiving Adventure Experiences Corporate Continuing operations |
|---|---|
| $000 $000 $000 $000 |
|
| Continuing Operations Revenue Sales to external customers at a point in time Sales revenue Other income Total segment revenue and other income EBITDA Acquisition-related costs and other significant expenses (net)(Note 4) Share-based payments Foreign exchange loss/(gain) – unrealised Net (gain)/loss on sale of assets Underlying EBITDA EBITDA Depreciation and amortisation Segment profit/(loss) before finance costs and taxes |
|
| 30,628 36,581 1 67,210 |
|
| 30,628 36,581 1 67,210 |
|
| 262 1,478 8 1,748 |
|
| 30,890 38,059 9 68,958 |
|
| 4,612 10,283 (5,062) 9,833 |
|
| - - 703 703 |
|
| - - 68 68 |
|
| 400 400 |
|
| (649) 144 - (505) |
|
| 3,963 10,427 (3,891) 10,499 |
|
| 4,612 10,283 (5,062) 9,833 |
|
| (1,919) (3,014) (347) (5,280) |
|
| 2,693 7,269 (5,409) 4,553 |
|
| Skydiving Adventure Experiences Corporate Continuing operations |
|
| 31 December 2024 | $000 $000 $000 $000 |
| Continuing Operations | |
| Revenue | |
| Sales to external customers at apoint in time | 30,214 33,945 1 64,160 |
| Sales revenue | 30,214 33,945 1 64,160 |
| Other income | 187 1,108 4 1,299 |
| Total segment revenue and other income | 30,401 35,053 5 65,459 |
| EBITDA | 3,362 9,746 (3,328) 9,780 |
| Acquisition-related costs and other significant expenses(net) (Note 4) |
253 530 250 1,033 |
| Share-based payments | - - (416) (416) |
| Foreign exchange loss/(gain) – unrealised | - - 24 24 |
| Net(gain)/loss on sale of assets | (8) 7 - (1) |
| Underlying EBITDA | 3,607 10,283 (3,470) 10,420 |
| EBITDA | 3,362 9,746 (3,328) 9,780 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | (2,184) (3,220) (363) (5,767) |
| Segment profit/(loss) before finance costs and taxes |
1,178 6,526 (3,691) 4,013 |
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
9
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 OPERATING SEGMENTS (CONTINUED)
Finance costs and finance income are not allocated to individual segments as these are managed on a group basis. Current taxes, deferred taxes and certain financial assets and liabilities are not allocated to those segments as they are also managed on a group basis.
A reconciliation of profit / (loss) from continuing operations to Underlying EBITDA from continuing operations is as follows:
| 31 December 2025 31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| $000 $000 |
|
| Profit for the half year from continuing operations | 2,550 1,613 |
| Finance costs | 1,116 1,127 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | 5,280 5,767 |
| Income tax expense/ (benefit) | 887 1,273 |
| EBITDA from continuing operations | 9,833 9,780 |
| Acquisition-related costs and other significant expenses (see note 4) |
703 1,033 |
| Share-based payments expense | 68 (416) |
| Foreign exchange loss/(gain) – unrealised | 400 24 |
| Net (gain)/loss on sale of assets | (505) (1) |
| Underlying EBITDA from continuing operations | 10,499 10,420 |
NOTE 3 OTHER INCOME
| 31 December 2025 31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| $000 $000 |
|
| Training and education grants | 93 28 |
| Diesel fuel rebate | 592 518 |
| Insurance recoveries | - 293 |
| Environmental projects and other marine subsidies | 262 182 |
| Other | 801 278 |
| Other income | 1,748 1,299 |
NOTE 4 ACQUISITION-RELATED COSTS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES
Acquisition-related costs and other significant expenses in the period included a number of non-recurring items, principally due to acquisition-related transaction costs and restructuring costs.
| 31 December 2025 31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| $000 $000 |
|
| Acquisition-related costs | - (304) |
| Restructuring costs | (79) (226) |
| Strategic review costs | - (231) |
| Human resources system implementation costs | (203) - |
| Other (net) | (421) (272) |
| Acquisition-related costs and other significant expenses |
(703) (1,033) |
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
10
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 5 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On 8 December 2025, the Company announced it had entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the sale of Wild Bush Luxury for a cash consideration of $5.1 million on cash/debt free basis subject to customary completion adjustments. Completion of the transaction is expected in the second half of the financial year, subject to satisfaction of limited conditions precedent.
These discontinued operations are no longer included in the operating note disclosures. The results of these discontinued operations are presented below.
| 31 December 2025 31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| $000 $000 |
|
| Sales revenue | 3,604 3,789 |
| Expenses | (4,160) (3,976) |
| Impairment loss recognised on the measurement to fair value less costs to sell |
(72) - |
| Loss before tax from discontinued operations | (628) (187) |
| Income tax expense | - - |
| Loss after tax from discontinued operations | (628) (187) |
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
The assets and liabilities of the assets held for sale have been appropriately disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Finance Position as follows:
| 31 December 2025 30 June 2025 |
|
|---|---|
| Assets | $000 $000 |
| Assets held for sale | 6,939 7,325 |
| Assets held for sale | 6,939 7,325 |
| Liabilities | |
| Payables, provisions and lease liabilities | 1,970 2,031 |
| Contract liabilities | 1,053 1,905 |
| Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale | 3,023 3,936 |
| Net assets directly associated with assets held for sale | 3,916 3,389 |
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
11
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 NET FINANCE COSTS
| 31 December 2025 31 December 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| $000 $000 |
|
| Interest income | 43 80 |
| Amortisation of borrowing costs | (81) (80) |
| Interest expense – bank Loans | (709) (729) |
| Interest expense – government Loan | (27) (27) |
| Interest expense – asset finance leases | (15) - |
| Interest expense – leases | (302) (324) |
| Other (net) | (25) (47) |
| Finance expense | (1,159) (1,207) |
| Net finance costs | (1,116) (1,127) |
NOTE 7 PROPERTY PLANT & EQUIPMENT
| Land & Buildings |
Plant & Equipment |
Leasehold Improv. |
Aircraft |
Motor Vehicles |
Office Equipment |
Vessels | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 |
$000 | $000 | $000 | $000 | |
| Cost 1 July 2025 | 4,058 | 24,051 | 7,006 | 50,872 |
4,244 | 2,432 | 50,823 | 143,486 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (726) | (14,488) | (2,306) | (5,492) | (2,817) | (2,191) | (22,637) |
(50,657) |
| Carrying amount 1 July 2025 | 3,332 | 9,563 | 4,700 | 45,380 |
1,427 | 241 | 28,186 | 92,829 |
| Additions | - | 637 | 5 | 1,748 |
332 | - | 2,011 | 4,733 |
| Depreciation expense | (51) | (908) | (122) | (833) |
(121) | (62) | (1,571) | (3,668) |
| Disposals | - | (135) | (7) | (309) |
(4) | (2) | - | (457) |
| Movement in foreign exchange | (16) | (20) | (119) | (309) |
(12) | (3) | - | (479) |
| Cost 31 December 2025 | 4,041 | 24,411 | 6,862 | 51,294 |
4,493 | 2,388 | 52,833 | 146,322 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (776) | (15,274) | (2,405) | (5,617) | (2,871) | (2,214) | (24,207) | (53,364) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2025 |
3,265 | 9,137 | 4,457 | 45,677 |
1,622 | 174 | 28,626 | 92,958 |
NOTE 8 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
| NOTE 8 INTANGIBLE ASSETS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | Trademarks | Computer Software |
Customer relationships and other |
Leases & Licences |
Total | |
| $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 | $000 | |
| Cost 1 July 2025 | 26,293 | 13,933 | 3,501 | 4,090 | 3,451 | 51,268 |
| Accumulated amortisation and impairment | - |
- | (2,849) | (4,090) | (3,113) | (10,052) |
| Carrying amount 1 July 2025 | 26,293 | 13,933 | 652 | - | 338 | 41,216 |
| Additions | - | - | 35 | - | - | 35 |
| Amortisation expense | - | - | (198) | - | (9) | (207) |
| Movement in foreign exchange | - | - | (2) | - | - | (2) |
| Cost 31 December 2025 | 26,293 | 13,933 | 3,534 | 4,090 | 3,451 | 51,301 |
| Accumulated amortisation and impairment | - |
- | (3,047) | (4,090) | (3,122) | (10,259) |
| Carrying amount 31 December 2025 | 26,293 | 13,933 | 487 | - | 329 | 41,042 |
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
12
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 9 BORROWINGS
| Current Bank loans Government loan Insurance premium funding Unamortised borrowing costs Total current borrowings Non-current Bank loans Unamortised borrowing costs Total non-current borrowings Total borrowings Movement: Carrying amount at 30 June 2025 Drawdowns (net of capitalised borrowing costs) Repayments Insurance premium funding drawdowns/(repayments) (net) FX revaluation Amortisation of borrowing costs Carrying amount at 31 December 2025 |
31 December 30 June 2025 2025 $000 $000 |
|---|---|
| 2,229 2,168 1,727 1,858 1,089 318 (171) (160) |
|
| 4,874 4,184 |
|
16,772 17,902 (321) (402) |
|
| 16,451 17,500 |
|
| 21,325 21,684 |
|
| $000 21,684 - (1,069) 771 (131) 70 21,325 |
The limits at 31 December 2025 of the Group’s secured corporate debt facility with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) are:
-
Equipment loan facility: $10.0 million, fully drawn at 31 December 2025. Facility expiry is December 2028. Principal and interest payments are payable quarterly.
-
Market rate loan facility: $20.5 million, drawn to $9 million at 31 December 2025. Facility expiry is December 2027. Interest is payable monthly.
-
Asset finance lease facility: $3.0 million revolving subject to annual review, drawn to $0.54 million at 31 December 2025.
-
Other facilities: $5.2 million, comprising working capital (overdraft, credit card) and bank guarantee facilities. At 31 December 2025 there was $0.60m drawn in bank guarantees.
Interest rates on the drawn CBA borrowings range from 6.3% to 6.4% per annum at 31 December 2025. The Group has entered into a General Security Agreement with CBA for both the Australia and New Zealand operations. CBA holds a security interest in and over all the secured property of the Group. Additionally, under the Equipment loan facility, CBA has a first registered charge over 11 of the Group’s aircraft as security.
The CBA facility includes Gross Leverage Ratio and Debt Service Cover Ratio financial covenants.
The Group has also drawn down on the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Program (STAPP) to the amount of NZ$2.0 million (limit $2.0 million) which is repayable by April 2026. The interest rate on the STAPP facility is fixed at 3.0% per annum and is payable quarterly.
NOTE 10 DIVIDENDS
A dividend of 0.25 cents per ordinary share fully franked was paid on 26 September 2025 (record date 15 September 2025).
NOTE 11 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
There have been no significant subsequent events since the end of the period.
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
13
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
In the Directors’ opinion:
-
The financial statements and notes thereto:
-
(a) comply with the Corporations Act 2001, AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting, Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;
-
(b) comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as described in Note 1 to the financial statements; and
-
(c) give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2025 and of its performance for the half year period ended on that date.
-
2 There are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporate Act 2001.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.
On behalf of the Directors.
==> picture [86 x 68] intentionally omitted <==
==> picture [57 x 58] intentionally omitted <==
John O’Sullivan Kerry Robert (Bob) East Chief Executive Officer Chairman Dated: 25 February 2026
==> picture [73 x 8] intentionally omitted <==
14
==> picture [100 x 43] intentionally omitted <==
RSM Australia Partners
Level 7, 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T +61 (02) 8226 4500 F +61 (02) 8226 4501 rsm.com.au
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
As lead auditor for the review of the financial report of Experience Co Limited for the half year ended 31 December 2025, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of:
-
(i) the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
-
(ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS
Gary Sherwood Partner
Sydney, NSW Dated: 25 February 2026
==> picture [77 x 60] intentionally omitted <==
RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
15
==> picture [100 x 43] intentionally omitted <==
RSM Australia Partners
Level 7, 1 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Australia T +61 (02) 8226 4500 F +61 (02) 8226 4501 rsm.com.au
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT To the Members of Experience Co Limited
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Experience Co Limited which comprises the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the directors’ declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the half-year end or from time to time during the half-year.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Half-Year Financial Report
The directors of the consolidated entities are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility for the Review of the Financial Report
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half=year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including: giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2024 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 . As the auditor of Experience Co Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
==> picture [77 x 60] intentionally omitted <==
RSM Australia Partners is a member of the RSM network and trades as RSM. RSM is the trading name used by the members of the RSM network. Each member of the RSM network is an independent accounting and consulting firm which practices in its own right. The RSM network is not itself a separate legal entity in any jurisdiction. RSM Australia Partners ABN 36 965 185 036 Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
16
==> picture [117 x 62] intentionally omitted <==
Independence
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report We conducted our review in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Review of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the annual financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001 , which has been given to the directors of Experience Co Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.
Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Experience Co Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
-
(a) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2025 and of its performance of the half-year ended on that date; and
-
(b) complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial reporting and Corporations Regulations 2001 .
==> picture [80 x 39] intentionally omitted <==
RSM Australia Partners
Sydney, NSW Dated: 25 February 2026
Gary Sherwood Partner
==> picture [77 x 60] intentionally omitted <==
17