Latest Media Sector News

EVT Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.22 per share for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, payable in late September. This move underscores the company’s steady commitment to shareholder returns amid a dynamic entertainment sector.

Southern Cross Media Group (SCA) reports a robust FY25 with digital audio growth driving a 34.4% EBITDA increase and a 37% reduction in net debt, while resuming dividends.

Hansen Technologies reported robust FY25 results, driven by strong growth in its Energy & Utilities and Communications & Media sectors, highlighted by a major $50 million contract with VMO2. The company’s disciplined cost management and strategic investments in AI and acquisitions underpin its optimistic outlook for FY26.

oOh!media Limited reported a robust first half in 2025 with 17% revenue growth and a 27% rise in underlying EBITDA, driven by key contract wins and operational efficiencies. Despite a $30 million impairment in New Zealand, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and outlined a positive outlook with a CEO transition on the horizon.

oOh!media has reported a robust first half of 2025, with revenue climbing 17% and adjusted underlying profit soaring 46%, underscoring its leadership in the Out of Home media sector.

oOh!media Limited reported a robust 17% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong Australian market segments, but posted a statutory loss due to a significant impairment charge in New Zealand. The company also announced a restructuring and a new CEO appointment.

oOh!media has appointed James Taylor, current SBS Managing Director, as its new CEO, set to take the helm in early 2026. This leadership change signals a strategic push for growth in Australia's fast-evolving out-of-home media sector.

Seven West Media reported a solid second half earnings rebound driven by strong growth in its 7plus streaming platform, helping to counteract declines in traditional broadcast TV revenue. Despite a 4% revenue dip for FY25, the company’s digital pivot shows promising momentum.

Seven West Media reports a 4.5% revenue decline and a sharp 63.3% drop in net profit for FY2025, with no dividends declared.

The Takeovers Panel has introduced a phased lifting of voting restrictions on ARN Media’s 6.83% stake in Southern Cross Media, allowing incremental voting rights restoration starting July 2025 amid a contested board spill.

GTN Limited has revised down its FY25 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, citing one-off corporate expenses and strategic investments, while maintaining strong cash flow and capital management plans.

NZME Limited has seen a sudden withdrawal of two director nominations by Osmium Partners, reshaping the upcoming board election ahead of the June Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.