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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.

Web Travel Group (ASX:WEB) reported a standout FY26, driven by its WebBeds B2B platform’s 20% TTV growth and 24% EBITDA increase, while redeeming $250 million convertible notes and releasing its inaugural climate-focused Sustainability Report.

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 has upgraded its FY25 earnings forecast, buoyed by strong cruise sales and robust agent retention despite softer passenger transaction values.

Web Travel Group Limited has reported a robust 22% increase in total transaction value following its strategic demerger, yet earnings were weighed down by margin compression and operational costs. The company is recalibrating its strategy to stabilize margins and pursue ambitious growth targets.