Centrepoint Alliance Surges with 16% EBITDA Growth and New Platform Launch
Centrepoint Alliance has reported a robust FY25 financial performance, surpassing earnings guidance with a 16% rise in EBITDA and a 30% jump in pre-tax profits. The company also declared a 1.75 cent final dividend and advanced its technology and advisory services.
- Normalised EBITDA up 16% to $10.6 million
- NPBT increased 30% to $7.3 million
- Gross revenue grew 13% to $326.1 million
- 22 new authorised representatives added, total 571 advisers
- Launch of IconiQ Superannuation and Investment platform
Strong Financial Momentum
Centrepoint Alliance Limited (ASX – CAF) has delivered a strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, exceeding its earnings guidance with a 16% increase in normalised EBITDA to $10.6 million and a 30% rise in net profit before tax to $7.3 million. Gross revenue climbed 13% to $326.1 million, while net revenue (gross profit) also rose by 13% to $40.9 million. These results reflect the company’s solid foothold in the Australian financial advice and licensee services sector.
Operational Growth and Adviser Expansion
Centrepoint’s licensee services business continued to lead market growth, adding 22 new authorised representatives (ARs) over the year, bringing the total to 571 advisers operating under its licenses. This marks the strongest organic net growth in the market and continues a four-year trend of consistent adviser expansion. The company’s managed accounts segment also saw impressive growth, with funds under management jumping 40% from $303 million to $423 million, supported by distribution across six investment and superannuation platforms.
Strategic Platform Launch and Acquisitions
December 2024 saw the launch of Centrepoint’s IconiQ Superannuation and Investment platform, a key strategic initiative currently in its early commercialisation phase. The focus remains on onboarding advisers, expanding managed account offerings, and integrating with adviser software applications. Additionally, the acquisition of Brighter Super’s advice review book in June 2025 brought three advisers into Centrepoint’s Financial Advice Matters (FAM) division, increasing its salaried advice team to 22.
Technology, AI, and Cybersecurity Enhancements
Centrepoint has leveraged artificial intelligence and automation to enhance adviser efficiency, including tools for transcription and file noting. These technological advances also bolster supervision and compliance monitoring. On the cybersecurity front, the company has implemented stronger system controls, launched AI governance policies, and initiated ISO27001 certification efforts, underscoring its commitment to data protection and ethical technology use.
Shareholder Returns and Outlook
Since July 2021, Centrepoint has delivered an impressive total shareholder return of 125%, driven by consistent earnings growth and disciplined cost management. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 1.75 cents per share, bringing total dividends for FY25 to 3.0 cents per share. With its strategic roadmap advancing, particularly around platform commercialisation and technology integration, Centrepoint appears well-positioned for continued growth in the evolving financial advice landscape.
Bottom Line?
Centrepoint’s FY25 results set a strong foundation, but the success of its new platform and technology initiatives will be key to sustaining momentum.
Questions in the middle?
- How quickly will the IconiQ platform scale and contribute to revenue?
- What impact will increased adviser numbers have on long-term profitability?
- How will ongoing cybersecurity investments affect operational costs and risk?
