1H FY2026 Highlights 

• Group revenue of $82.8 million, up +12% on the prior corresponding period, driven by organic growth particularly within the wealth segment and disciplined acquisitions. 
• Underlying EBITA of $16.6 million, an increase of +19%, with margins expanding to 20% as operating leverage continues to build within the wealth segment. 
• Underlying NPAT attributable to shareholders of $7.2 million, up +45% on 1H FY2025 
• Statutory NPAT of $9.2 million, up +133% on 1H FY2025. 
• Funds Under Advice (“FUA”) increased to $40.2 billion, up +11% compared to 31 December 2024 balance, driven by new client growth and net client inflows. 
• Funds Under Management (“FUM”) of $5.3 billion, up +49% compared to 31 December 2024 balance, reflecting positive market conditions, transition of Count Portfolios and continued growth in managed accounts within the network. 
• Financial planning revenue growth of +12% within the Equity Partnerships segment, underpinned by strong demand for financial advice, advice efficiency and adviser growth within the network. 
• Count’s Equity Partnerships segment now employs 76 Financial Advisers. 
• 9 M&A transactions completed during the half, including four financial planning acquisitions aligned with strategic objective in growing wealth earnings. 
• Interim fully franked dividend of 2.00 cents per share, up +14% compared to FY2025 Interim Dividend. 

Hugh Humphrey, Count Chief Executive Officer, said: 

“Count has delivered consistently strong results, demonstrating the growth from our deliberate strategy to increase scale in wealth management. Demand for advice and investment solutions continues to strengthen, supporting more clients and higher revenue per adviser. 

With scale, diversified wealth solutions and leading business services, Count is uniquely positioned to fulfil the growing demand for wealth advice. 

The Group now employs around 80 Financial Advisers within our Equity Partnerships and expects this to continue to grow organically and inorganically. 

Strong demand for our Investments Solutions saw Funds Under Management drive +49% higher to $5.3 billion over the 12 months. 

Reflecting the continued profit growth, we are pleased to increase the Interim Dividend to 2.00 cents per share”.

Operating Segments 

Wealth 
Revenue increased +11% YoY and EBITA increased +38% YoY, driven by increased funds flowing into Count Investment Solutions and continued growth in advice activity. 

Equity Partnerships
Revenue increased +24% YoY and EBITA increased +12% YoY, reflecting acquisitions and increased consolidation from Count associates becoming fully consolidated entities. This was partially offset by technology investments to support future growth and integration and transaction costs related to recent acquisitions. 

Services
Revenue increased +4% YoY and EBITA declined -5% YoY, with revenue growth reflecting increased contribution to outsourced service offerings, offset by costs associated to planned investment into our sales function and the transaction costs of the McGing acquisition.