Corporate Travel Management Limited (ASX:CTD) Announces Half-Year Results
Financial Performance
Corporate Travel Management Limited reported a 6% decrease in revenue for the half-year ended 31 December 2024, totaling $339.56 million. Net profit attributable to members declined by 42% to $28.492 million compared to the same period last year.
Regional Operations
The Australia and New Zealand region saw an 18% increase in revenue, while North America experienced a 6% rise. Europe and Asia faced declines in revenue by 43% and 7% respectively, amid operational transitions and market challenges.
Dividends
CTM paid an unfranked final ordinary dividend of 12.0 cents per share on 4 October 2024 and declared an unfranked interim ordinary dividend of 10.0 cents per fully paid share to be paid on 4 April 2025.
Capital Management
The company continued its share buy-back program, allocating $59.2 million to buy-backs and distributing $77.2 million in dividends since the program’s inception. CTM reports that they maintain a strong balance sheet with no drawn debt and cash holdings of $75.505 million as of 31 December 2024.
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