Australia · Delayed Price · Currency is AUD Qualitas Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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A proprietary AI platform is driving efficiency, scalability, and deeper analysis in investment processes, enabling higher margins and operating leverage. Human oversight remains central, with the system designed for transparency and reliability. The upgraded EBITDA margin target reflects confidence in AI-driven growth.
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Acquisition of Starz and launch of a European office marks a major strategic expansion, providing immediate access to a large, structurally underserved market and a GBP 376 million portfolio. The transaction is earnings neutral in the near term, with significant long-term growth and synergy potential.
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Record half-year results driven by strong deployment, fee-earning FUM growth, and margin expansion. Guidance for FY 2026 is reaffirmed, with a robust pipeline, increased dividends, and continued investment in AI and ESG initiatives supporting future growth.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record earnings and strong fund growth were achieved, with a 25% dividend increase and robust governance. Strategic hires, AI integration, and ESG initiatives support future expansion, while all resolutions passed smoothly with no shareholder questions.
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Record growth in base management fees, EBITDA margin, and net profit before tax was achieved, with strong deployment and a robust pipeline for FY2026. Commercial and residential real estate markets are recovering, supported by global capital flows and a strong balance sheet.
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Delivered strong first half FY2025 results with 28% net profit growth and 41% fee-earning FUM increase year-over-year. Outlook remains positive, with robust deployment, expanding margins, and strong investor demand in the residential sector.
Fiscal Year 2024
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The AGM highlighted record financial growth, strong capital inflows, and robust governance, with new board appointments and a focus on scaling private credit offerings. Shareholders supported all resolutions, and management addressed key challenges in property taxes and construction sector pressures.
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Record capital raising and deployment drove strong FUM and earnings growth, with private credit strategies outperforming and a robust pipeline supporting FY 2025 guidance of AUD 49–55 million NPBT. Operating margins improved, and the platform remains well positioned for further scale.