H1 FY2025 Results Announcement
H1 25 Fin a n c ia l Hig h lig h t s
AS X ANNOUNCEMENT
Revenue Growth and Margin Gains Amid Integration
29 August 2025: Elixinol Wellness Limited (ASX:EXL) (“Elixinol” or “the Company), a leading producer,
manufacturer, and distributor of sustainable nutrition and wellness products, reports its H125 Interim
Financial Results for the six-month period ending 30 June 2025.
H1 2025 Financial Highlights
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Revenue Growth: Group revenue up 12.8% YoY to $7.6M (H1 FY24: $6.8M), driven by Healthy Chef
($1.7M) and a rebound in Hemp Foods Australia ($2.4M).
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Margin Expansion: Gross margin lifted to 37% (vs 35% in H1 FY24), supported by Healthy Chef’s
higher-margin portfolio and e-commerce growth. Margins stabilised at 38% in Q2, with procurement
initiatives expected to add further benefit in H2.
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Operating Expenses Reflect Integration: Op Ex rose to $5.7M (H1 FY24: $4.1M), reflecting Healthy
Chef acquisition, Ananda facility closure end of Q1 FY25. Further rationalisation underway to
optimise the cost base.
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Adjusted* EBITDA: Loss of $2.2M (H1 FY24: –$1.5M), reflecting the enlarged cost base during
integration. Optimisation and synergies expected to improve profitability in H2 FY25.
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Segment Performance:
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Australia: Revenue up $1.0M YoY; e-commerce mix lifted gross margin to 33%.
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Elixinol America: Revenue $0.8M (H1 FY24: $1.0M); margins improved to 69%.
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Improved Cash Discipline: Operating cash outflows reduced to –$1.4M (H1 FY24: –$2.1M). Net
cashflow was neutral, with financing inflows offsetting operating outflows. Closing cash $1.1M (H1
FY24: $1.6M).
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Balance Sheet: Net assets $7.0M (Dec-24: $10.0M), reflecting focus on working capital reduction.
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Strategic Focus: Elixinol continues to deliver top-line growth and margin gains, with e-commerce
and Healthy Chef strengthening the portfolio. Integration and cost rationalisation remain the nearterm focus, positioning the business for a stronger H2 and sustained momentum into 2026.
*Adjusted to exclude non-cash impairments, share-based payments and non-recurring expenses
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 info@elixinolwellness.com | www.elixinolwellness.com | @EXLWellness
Authorised for release by the Board of Elixinol Wellness Limited
Natalie Butler, CEO & Executive Director
natalie.butler@elixinolwellness.com
About Elixinol Wellness
Elixinol Wellness Limited (ASX: EXL) is a leader in the global hemp industry, innovating, marketing, and
selling
hemp
and other
plant-derived food, skincare, and
nutraceutical products:
In Australia, Elixinol Wellness operates a vertically integrated business which produces, manufactures, and
distributes a range of highly complementary products delivered across four verticals – human nutrition,
human wellness, pet wellness and superfood ingredients. These products are sold under brands including
Hemp Foods Australia, Mt Elephant, The Healthy Chef, Ananda Food, Soul Foods and Field Day and are sold
through grocery, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. The Australian Superfood Co also supplies
Australian natives and superfood ingredients to white label customers as well as food, beverage, and beauty
manufacturers.
Elixinol USA sells high quality Elixinol branded hemp and other plant-derived nutraceutical and skincare
products.
See more at www.elixinolwellness.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 info@elixinolwellness.com | www.elixinolwellness.com | @EXLWellness
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