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Helloworld Travel’s acquisition of Crown Currency Exchange can proceed without shareholder approval after ASX confirmed its major transaction rules do not apply. The announcement improves certainty around the deal, but provides no new financial terms or completion details.

Helloworld Travel has agreed to acquire Crown Currency Exchange for $135 million, adding 68 Australian stores and an FY26 underlying EBITDA stream of $22 million. The transaction expands Helloworld’s retail footprint but will also introduce a mix of NAB debt, vendor financing and a share placement.

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) is rapidly expanding its Australian retail footprint with 14 new stores opened or committed in the past 18 months, alongside the full acquisition of Mobile Travel Agents (MTA), Australia's largest home-based travel network. This growth underscores strong confidence in the Helloworld brand and the enduring demand for expert travel advice.

Helloworld Travel has downgraded its FY26 Underlying EBITDA forecast to $57-$62 million, citing the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on airline capacity and travel bookings. Despite near-term setbacks, forward bookings from July show signs of recovery.

Helloworld Travel has secured crucial ACCC approval for its proposed acquisition of Webjet, advancing its plan to consolidate travel distribution in Australia and New Zealand.

Helloworld Travel has tabled a non-binding offer to acquire all remaining shares of Webjet Group at a 31% premium, aiming to create a stronger travel booking powerhouse.

Helloworld Travel Limited reported a 4.1% increase in net profit after tax for FY25 despite revenue and transactional value declines amid economic headwinds. The company completed full acquisition of Mobile Travel Agents and provided confident FY26 EBITDA guidance of $64-$72 million.

Helloworld Travel Limited has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Mobile Travel Holdings, fully owning the mobile travel agency and significantly boosting its transaction volume.

Helloworld Travel Limited reported a 4.1% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite an 8.6% decline in total transaction value, underpinned by strong forward bookings and ongoing technology investments.

Helloworld Travel reported a 4.1% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite an 8.7% revenue decline, driven by strong growth in Wholesale and Inbound segments and strategic investments in technology and acquisitions.

Helloworld Travel Limited reported a mixed FY25 performance with an 8.6% decline in Total Transaction Value but a rise in underlying EBITDA, alongside a fully franked final dividend and a strategic acquisition in New Zealand.