Metair reported FY2025 revenue from continuing operations up 57% to ZAR 17.87 billion. Operating profit before exceptional items more than doubled to ZAR 1.09 billion, while the EBIT margin improved by 1.3 percentage points to 6.1%. The company posted a FY2025 loss from continuing operations of ZAR 294.21 million, after an exceptional Rombat fine of ZAR 412.59 million. Net finance expenses rose more than doubled to ZAR 532 million, and net debt increased 45% to ZAR 3.91 billion following the consolidation of Hesto’s ZAR 1.46 billion net debt. Metair said no dividend was declared and it expects FY2026 to be challenging as one key customer optimises manufacturing operations, while it focuses on returning AutoZone to profitability and meeting debt covenants.

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