performance.<\/span><\/p>\nRevenue from continuing operations grew substantially, reaching <\/span>$73.7 million<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nThe company’s underlying EBITDA from continuing operations saw a significant increase of <\/span>78%<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>$11.9 million<\/span><\/strong>, with adjusted underlying EBITDA (pre-AASB16) soaring <\/span>94%<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>$9.7 million<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nProfit from continuing operations after tax stood at a solid <\/span>$3.2 million<\/span><\/strong>, while the group also generated strong operating cash flow of <\/span>$11.6 million<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nThis strong half-year showing has prompted an upgrade to its full-year <\/span>FY26<\/span><\/strong> EBITDA growth forecast, now expected to be at least <\/span>40%<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nPerth Wildcats Divestment Boosts Cash<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nA key highlight was the completion of the <\/span>Perth Wildcats<\/span><\/strong> divestment.<\/span><\/p>\nThe final stages of the sale were completed on <\/span>January 6, 2026<\/span><\/strong>, contributing a net cash inflow of <\/span>$12 million<\/span><\/strong> to the group.<\/span><\/p>\nThis divestment, alongside other asset sales, significantly enhanced liquidity, boosting cash and cash equivalents to <\/span>$26.7 million<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nIn recognition of the proceeds from the sale, a special dividend of <\/span>3.0 cents per security<\/span><\/strong> was declared.<\/span><\/p>\nUpgraded FY26 Outlook<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nFollowing its strong half-year performance, SEG has upgraded its full-year <\/span>FY26<\/span><\/strong> EBITDA growth guidance to at least <\/span>40%<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nThis positive outlook is underpinned by the robust momentum observed in the first half and the ongoing success of strategic initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\nThe revised guidance marks a significant increase from the company’s previous EBITDA growth expectations for <\/span>FY26<\/span><\/strong>, as noted in the <\/span>FY25<\/span><\/strong> annual report.<\/span><\/p>\nShareholder Returns and Balance Sheet<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\nIn a move to reward shareholders, SEG declared an interim dividend of <\/span>1.0 cent per security<\/span><\/strong>, in addition to the <\/span>3.0 cent<\/span><\/strong> special dividend related to the <\/span>Perth Wildcats<\/span><\/strong> sale.<\/span><\/p>\nThe company’s balance sheet reflects a healthy financial position, with a net cash position of <\/span>$15.3 million<\/span><\/strong> after accounting for dividends, and senior bank debt reduced to <\/span>$11.4 million<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nSince <\/span>FY25<\/span><\/strong>, total dividends paid by SEG amount to <\/span>$19.6 million<\/span><\/strong>, with <\/span>$16.0 million<\/span><\/strong> in debt repaid, demonstrating a commitment to capital returns and debt reduction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.tradingview.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sports Entertainment Group SEG has announced a significant uplift in H1 FY26 performance. 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