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Revenue:$283.6 million, up 10% year-over-year, with organic growth of 9.6%.
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Cash EBITDA:$77.1 million, up 76%, representing a cash EBITDA margin of 27.3%.
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Recurring Revenue:$165 million, or 58% of total revenue, up 6.9% organically.
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Project Revenue:Grew 18% year-over-year.
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Administration Costs:Reduced by 10%.
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Net Closing Cash:$50.3 million.
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Dividends:Total dividends of $0.15 per share, including an ordinary dividend of $8.31 per share and a special dividend of $6.9 per share.
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FY2027 Guidance:Revenue between $280 million and $300 million; cash EBITDA between $84 million and $94 million.
Release Date: August 11, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Revenue grew 10% to $283.6 million, with organic growth of 9.6%.
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Cash EBITDA increased 76% to $77.1 million, with a margin of 27.3%.
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Recurring revenue rose 6.9% organically, driven by contract renewals and improved terms.
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All key customer contracts due for renewal were renewed, typically on 2-5 year terms.
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The company announced a $50 million share buyback and a $100 million debt facility to support growth and capital returns.
Negative Points
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The company experienced a material client attrition event in December 2026, though it did not disrupt revenue trajectory.
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Revenue guidance for FY2027 is impacted by an assumed AUD to GBP exchange rate of 1.9, compared to an average of 1.98 in FY2026.
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The company faces uncertainty in the UK market due to regulatory pressures on outsourcing, which could affect customer strategies.
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The company did not provide detailed breakdown of revenue guidance components, limiting visibility into top-end growth drivers.
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Dividends remain unfranked, and the dividend reinvestment plan is suspended, potentially reducing shareholder appeal.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide more detail on the revenue guidance for FY27, specifically how the top end of the range could be achieved? Is it dependent on more project work or active tenders? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, stated that it is difficult to break down all the drivers on the call. He pointed to the strong revenue trajectory delivered in the second half of 2026 as a basis for the outlook. While there are other potential opportunities, the company is not confirming or discussing them at this time. The majority of the renewals completed in FY26 are about sustaining ongoing projects and provisions, which provides confidence in the guidance.
Q: Regarding the third client that was previously flagged for attrition, can you clarify the terms of the extension and whether you expect to retain them long-term? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, confirmed that the client has agreed to extend their relationship for a certain period, consistent with the company's typical 2 to 5-year agreement terms. He noted that Bravura is in very active discussions with them and views the extension as a positive move for all parties.
Q: How far along are you in the process of renewing your existing client contracts on new, improved terms? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, explained that contracts are reviewed as they come up for renewal, typically on a 2 to 5-year cycle. This means over a three-year period, most client contracts will be reviewed. He highlighted that the UK business unit made a particularly strong effort this year to get contracts renewed.
Q: Can you expand on where you are seeing the most project activity within your client base? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, noted that it is encouraging to see larger clients, particularly in Australia, announcing growth and taking on new books of business. As these clients grow, Bravura supports them, creating a symbiotic growth relationship. He indicated that these clients have very active pipelines and discussions, but deferred to them for specific strategic plans.
Q: Has your view on the UK market changed, given recent events like the Lloyd's outage and the FCA's stance on insourcing versus outsourcing? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, acknowledged a pressure in the UK market where some players are being asked to insource rather than outsource, moving away from a BPO model to a software-led solution. He sees this as an encouraging development for Bravura, as it positions them as a pure software provider. He believes the trajectory in both Australia and the UK is shifting towards solutions that protect customer outcomes, where Bravura is well-positioned.
Q: Regarding the new annuities client in the UK, can you provide a sense of the financial scale of this arrangement compared to other clients? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, declined to provide specific dollar figures but stated that the arrangement is "meaningful enough" to discuss. He emphasized that this represents a branching out of the product offering to support different products within the pension and annuities world.
Q: What are the key areas of focus for continuing cost efficiency into FY27? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, mentioned that the company has moved into a smaller, appropriately sized office in Australia and continues to optimize how and where it works. While focusing on administration costs, the company is ensuring it has the right resources and cost to serve customers. This includes leveraging tooling for automation in administration to capture full benefits.
Q: Can you clarify the impact of the client that rolled off in December 2026 and how you are cycling that headwind into FY27? A: Colin Greenhill, Group CEO, confirmed that a client flagged for attrition eventually exited in December of the financial year. However, despite this headwind, the company still managed to grow revenue on top of losing that customer, demonstrating the resilience and strength of the underlying business.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
