Unaudited Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2026
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In brief
For the six months ended 30 September 2026, revenue increased 2% to R11 410 million, operating profit rose 26% to R1 135 million, and HEPS increased 25% to 399 cents.
The announcement
Unaudited Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2026 Omnia Holdings Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Registration number 1967/003680/06 JSE code: OMN LEI number: 529900T6L5CEOP1PNP91 ISIN: ZAE000005153 (Omnia or the company) Unaudited Financial Results for the six months ended 30 September 2026 Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future "Omnia has delivered a strong performance in HY27, reflecting disciplined strategy execution across our diversified portfolio and the resilience of our integrated manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Despite geopolitical uncertainty, global supply chain disruptions and commodity price volatility, operating profit grew by 26%, supported by cost management, portfolio diversification and agile sourcing. Our strong financial position provides a solid base from which to allocate capital toward strengthening our core operations and pursuing growth opportunities across Agriculture and Mining. Safety remains our highest priority, alongside continued investment in our people, operational excellence and sustainability initiatives. Shareholder support for the proposed transaction with Solar Industries marks a significant milestone in our growth journey. The proposed combination offers the potential to accelerate our international expansion through greater market access, manufacturing capabilities and innovation. Throughout this process, our focus remains firmly on serving customers with excellence, growing cash generation and creating long-term value for all stakeholders." Seelan Gobalsamy (Group CEO) Financial indicators - Revenue increased 2% to R11 410 million (HY26: R11 222 million) - Operating profit increased 26% to R1 135 million (HY26: R900 million) - Operating margin increased 24% to 9.9% (HY26: 8.0%) - EBITDA(1) increased 21% to R1 434 million (HY26: R1 184 million) - Earnings per share increased 31% to 428 cents (HY26: 326 cents) - HEPS increased 25% to 399 cents (HY26: 320 cents) - Net working capital increased to R4 542 million (HY26: R3 769 million) - Solid net cash position(2) of R366 million (HY26: R695 million) - Net asset value increased to R10 108 million (HY26: R9 763 million) - Return on equity(3) increased to 15.0% (HY26: 12.3%) (1) EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure. Excludes impairments of R6 million (HY26: Rnil). (2) Excluding lease liabilities. (3) Non-IFRS measure. ROE = Rolling 12 months diluted headline earnings/average equity. ESG highlights - Recordable case rate (number of recordable cases or injuries relative to 200 000 working/exposure hours) decreased to 0.13 (HY26: 0.21) - CO2 intensity (per tonne manufactured) increased to 0.056 tonnes CO2e (HY26: 0.052 tonnes CO2e) - Renewable energy use (solar generation output MWh) increased to 13 626 MWh (HY26: 9 795 MWh) - Energy use efficiency (net) (gigajoules per tonne manufactured) declined to 0.28 gigajoules (HY26: 0.27 gigajoules) - Water use efficiency (kilolitres per tonne manufactured) improved to 0.38 kilolitres (HY26: 0.40 kilolitres) - B-BBEE rating unchanged at Level 2 (HY26: Level 2) - Global Credit Rating unchanged long term: A+ short term: A1, both with a stable outlook (HY26: long term: A+ short term: A1, both with a stable outlook) Agriculture - Revenue decreased 4% to R5 441 million - Operating profit increased 13% to R517 million - Operating margin increased 17% to 9.5% The Agriculture segment delivered a resilient performance despite lower volumes and global supply disruptions. Higher average selling prices, reflecting the impact of the Middle East conflict on commodity input prices, and improved manufacturing contributions supported the performance. The Group's integrated manufacturing and supply chain capabilities remained a key enabling differentiator. In South Africa, the Nutriology(R) model remained central to customer engagement, combining scientific crop nutrition with specialised on-farm advisory support. Agriculture RSA achieved higher operating profit and margin through higher selling prices, improved manufacturing contributions and cost discipline, despite deferred purchasing decisions amid softer grain prices, elevated input costs and weather uncertainty. Rest of Africa delivered revenue and operating profit growth, led by increased prices and volumes in Zambia, despite higher transport costs and foreign exchange losses compared with prior-year gains. Agriculture International delivered a mixed performance, with stronger domestic volumes and production in Australia, offset by liquidity and credit challenges in Brazil and constrained exports. The distributor-led model in the USA supported volume growth. The Agriculture segment remains well positioned, supported by differentiated offerings and integrated manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. Softer crop prices, elevated input costs and the prospect of drier El Nino conditions may weigh on demand and margins for the remainder of FY27. Increased production volumes, following the annual maintenance shut in the first half of FY27, are expected to support manufacturing performance in the second half. The Rest of Africa will focus on market diversification amid supply cost, pricing and affordability pressures and is well placed to meet demand. International performance is expected to improve due to Australian export diversification and product mix optimisation, targeted market development in Brazil and further volume growth in the USA. Mining - Revenue increased 11% to R5 355 million - Operating profit increased 15% to R655 million - Operating margin increased 3% to 12.2% The Mining segment delivered a strong performance, supported by higher volumes in South Africa and Namibia, elevated commodity input costs and operational efficiencies. Operating profit and margin increased despite input price volatility linked to the Middle East conflict, softer commodity markets, operational disruptions and continued investment in international infrastructure. Omnia's integrated manufacturing and supply chain capabilities supported reliable supply to customers. Mining South Africa's volumes increased through new contract wins and extensions, with higher commodity input costs, a strong Northern Cape performance and cost containment supporting earnings growth. Blasting Solutions performed strongly across SADC, although the diamond market remained under pressure. Mining International's revenue increased marginally, while operating profit declined due to disruptions in West Africa, infrastructure development in Canada and Australia and a weaker Metallurgy performance. These impacts were partially offset by the non-recurrence of prior-year foreign currency losses in Zambia. In West Africa, mine operational challenges in Mali constrained volumes. Indonesia delivered volume growth through contract extensions and new wins, including its first underground contract, despite government-imposed production quotas. In Canada, the AXXIS(TM) and Viperdet plants were commissioned, with two underground contracts recently secured. In Australia, infrastructure development supported the first commercial sales of locally produced electronic detonators. BME Metallurgy's profitability was affected by supply chain disruptions and constrained product availability due to the Middle East conflict and lower ammonia derivative sales, partly offset by Namibia's strong performance in its uranium sector. The Mining segment remains focused on sustainable growth through geographic diversification, technology and operational excellence. Its integrated manufacturing and supply chain capabilities and established customer propositions continue to support resilience. In SADC there is increasing competition across the mining value chain as global peers are attracted to the region's strong market fundamentals. In West Africa, the focus remains on managing operational disruptions, progressing localisation requirements and pursuing growth opportunities. Indonesia continues to diversify through new contracts and underground mining opportunities. In Canada, underground trials and recently secured contracts support market development, while a hydrogen peroxide trial has been secured following cold commissioning of the plant, with regulatory approvals in progress. In Australia, local detonator production provides a platform for further market development. Chemicals - Revenue decreased 14% to R614 million - Operating profit increased more than 100% to R97 million - Operating margin increased more than 100% to 15.8% The Chemicals segment delivered an improved operating performance supported by a streamlined cost base, higher profitability in the Water Care business and gains from asset disposals. The Bulk Trade business benefited from high commodity prices, although product shortages linked to the Middle East conflict constrained performance. Water Care achieved stronger margins and a more favourable product mix. Demand remained subdued across the manufacturing and coatings industries and certain municipal markets. The segment continued to progress its portfolio rationalisation programme, with discontinued operations largely exited and the remaining property and Water Care business disposals advancing. Trading conditions are expected to remain challenging, reflecting subdued industrial demand, uncertainty surrounding global trade policies and continued pressure on raw material availability and costs. The business will prioritise the completion of outstanding non-core asset disposals, including the Water Care business. The continued scaling of the Bulk Trade business through leveraging Omnia's supply chain capabilities is expected to support sustainable earnings. South African Revenue Service (SARS) The Group continues to dispute additional assessments raised by SARS following the transfer pricing audit relating to the 2014 to 2016 years of assessment. Following extensive engagement, Omnia terminated the Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings on 3 August 2026 as the Group was unable to reach an equitable resolution of the matter with SARS. The Group continues to pursue resolution of the dispute, including through the Mutual Agreement Procedure and remains open to a negotiated settlement, while retaining the option of pursuing litigation should a satisfactory resolution not be reached. Executive directors: T Gobalsamy (Group CEO), S Serfontein (finance director) Non-executive directors: T Eboka (chair), Prof N Binedell, G Cavaleros, T Mokgosi-Mwantembe, W Plaizier (Dutch), R van Dijk Company secretary: D Dickson JSE sponsor: Java Capital Date of announcement: 9 November 2026 Short-form announcement This announcement is the responsibility of the directors and is only a summary of information in the unaudited financial results for the six-months ended 30 September 2026 of Omnia Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (HY27 results) and does not contain full or complete details. Any investment decisions by investors and/or shareholders should be based on the HY27 results, which were published on SENS on 9 November 2026 and which are available on the following link: https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2026/JSE/ISSE/OMN/HY27.pdf and published on the company's website at the following link: https://www.omnia.co.za/investor-hub/hy2027-results www.omnia.co.za Date: 09/11/2026 07:05:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. 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