Orora Ltd. reported its financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2025. The company delivered a robust operating performance with strong operating cash flow and continued growth in its beverage packaging business. Group net profit after tax (NPAT) from continuing operations was AUD 58.9 million for the half-year period. Earnings before interest and tax $(EBIT)$ from continuing operations reached AUD 105.6 million. The interim dividend was declared at 5.0 cents per share, representing a gross dividend of AUD 61.7 million and a payout ratio of 79%, which is within the company's target range of 60–80% of NPAT. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan will be operative for this dividend, with shares purchased on market to meet the plan's obligations. Orora's balance sheet remains strong, with net debt at AUD 386.5 million as of 31 December 2025 and a leverage ratio of 0.9 times. The company completed a buyback of approximately AUD 227.4 million during the 2025 calendar year, acquiring 109.7 million shares at an average price of AUD 2.07 per share. An additional on-market buyback of up to 10% of shares, or approximately AUD 270 million, has also been announced. Operationally, Orora reported strong cans volume growth of 11.2% and Saverglass volume growth of 2.6%, while Gawler volume was slightly down. The company continues to focus on its value-added beverage packaging business, with well-invested assets supporting organic growth and no further investment in additional capacity required until after 2030. Orora reiterated its disciplined approach to capital allocation, targeting a dividend payout ratio of 60–80% of NPAT and maintaining a leverage target of 1.5–2.5 times. The company remains committed to delivering strong cash realisation and maximising shareholder returns.
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