Avis owner Zeda delivers double digit earnings growth.

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GUEST - Ramasela Ganda is the Group CEO of Zeda Limited

Key Performance Highlights (H1 FY2025)
• Revenue of R5.2 billion and EBITDA margins maintained at 34%
• Operating profit up 5.4% and superior margins of 16%, an increase of 100 basis
points
• HEPS and BEPS grew 11.2% and 11.1% respectively
• ROIC of 12.2% above WACC of 11.8%
• Solid ROE of 21.8%
• Registered the DMTN program with the JSE, with the first bond issue of R850 million
in March 2025
• Dividend declaration of 55 cents, a 10% growth compared to prior year
• Reduction in scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions

27 May 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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