Helloworld Travel Ltd · ASX:HLO
Helloworld Travel — Shareholder Meeting (October 2026)
53 slides from Helloworld Travel's shareholder meeting presentation, Oct 23, 2026
Slide 1: HLO 2026 Annual General Meeting Materials
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT For personal use only Helloworld Travel Limited (ASX: HLO) Melbourne, 23 October 2026 HLO 2026 Annual General Meeting Materials Helloworld Travel Limited will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting at 10:00am (AEDT) this morning. A link to the webcast for the meeting can be accessed a
Slide 2: About Helloworld Travel Limited
About Helloworld Travel Limited • Helloworld Travel Limited is a leading Australian and New Zealand travel distribution company, comprising retail leisure travel and business travel networks, travel broker networks, destination management services (inbound), air ticket consolidation, tourism For per
Slide 3: CEO's Speech
CEO’s Speech Helloworld Travel Limited AGM 2026 Melbourne, 23 October 2026 For personal use only Thank you for joining us at our AGM this morning and for your continued support of Helloworld Travel Limited. Financial Year 2026 FY26 was a challenging year. The travel industry experienced disruption s
Slide 4: Dividends and Retail Networks
The total dividends declared, fully franked, for the financial year was 10.0 cents per share, a yield of 7.0% on our 30 June 2026 closing share price of $1.42. Retail Networks For personal use only Helloworld remains the largest network of independent travel professionals across Australia and New Zea
Slide 5: Awards and Acquisitions
And in New Zealand, Helloworld Travel secured the 2026 Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers Award for Travel Agents, achieving the maximum five-star rating across all evaluated performance metrics. For personal use only Acquisitions During FY26, we continued to strengthen our business through a numbe
Slide 6: Wholesale Marketing and Cruise
Our wholesale marketing activities also continued to support growth across the business, driving product awareness, generating sales opportunities and keeping travel advisors informed and engaged through targeted campaigns, training and industry partnerships. For personal use only Wholesale Cruise O
Slide 7: Inbound and Air Consolidation
growth from the United Kingdom and Germany, alongside increases from both existing and emerging markets. Our Inbound brands work with clients across 30 countries, supported by relationships with more For personal use only than 300 international agent partners and approximately 4,000 supplier partner
Slide 8: Events and Technology and Innovation
The business also expanded its sports travel offering through a new partnership with Collingwood Football Club, enhancing its position in the growing sports and events travel market. As consumer demand for experience-led travel continues to grow, My Way Travel & Events is well For personal use only
Slide 9: Outlook and FY27 Guidance
trusted support throughout their travel journey, and this remains a key competitive advantage for our business and our networks. Forward bookings to depart in FY27 are showing growth of circa 10%. The demand for leisure travel For personal use only from our key demographic subsets to all major globa
Slide 10: Annual General Meeting Registration 2026
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING rsonal use only R EG I S T R AT I O N 2026 https://meetnow.global/MVXL6XT
Slide 11: Disclaimer
Disclaimer The information contained in these materials or discussed at the presentation is not intended to be an offer for subscription, invitation or recommendation with respect to shares or securities in any jurisdiction. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairne
Slide 12: AGM Agenda
AGM AGENDA rsonal use only • Chairman’s Welcome • Introduction of Directors, Management, KPMG & Computershare • Questions & Voting Procedures • Chairman’s Comments • Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director’s Comments • Formal Business • Item 1: Receipt and Consideration of the 2026 Reports • Ite
Slide 13: Chairman's Welcome
rsonal use only C H A I R M A N ’ S W E LCO M E GARRY HOUNSELL Chairman 4 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 14: Directors
D I R EC TO RS rsonal use only GARRY HOUNSELL ANDREW BURNES AO CINZIA BURNES Chairman Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director Executive Director ROB DALTON MARTIN PAKULA PETER COSTELLO AC Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director 5 Helloworld
Slide 15: Management, KPMG & Computershare
M A N AG E M E N T, K P M G & CO M P U T E RS H A R E rsonal use only CHRIS SARGENT Partner MIKE SMITH Chief Financial Officer BRENTON ROBB Director YUSUF AHMED Group General Manager - IT Services and Property PETE KNOWLES Group Company Secretary 6 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 16: Questions and Voting Procedures
rsonal use only QUESTIONS AND VOTING PROCEDURES 7 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 17: Chairman's Comments
rsonal use only C H A I R M A N ’ S CO M M E N T S GARRY HOUNSELL Chairman 8 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 18: Total Transaction Value
TOTA L T R A N SAC T I O N VA LU E Helloworld delivered solid growth in Total Transactional Value (TTV) in FY26 with TTV increasing to $4.0 billion during the year, demonstrating growth of 4.1% on prior year. This result reflects strength in travel demand that was negatively impacted by the Middle
Slide 19: Investment Fundamentals
I N V E ST M E N T F U N DA M E N TA L S Underlying EBITDA of $60.2 million, up 8.4% on pcp, with margin improving to 28.9% (FY25: 28.8%). rsonal use only TTV of $4.0 billion, up 4.1% on pcp, impacted by Middle East conflict. Revenue margin of 5.1%; up from 4.9% on FY25. Multiple acquisition
Slide 20: CEO & Managing Director's Comments
C H I E F E X EC U T I V E O F F I C E R & M A N AG I N G D I R EC TO R ’ S CO M M E N T S rsonal use only ANDREW BURNES AO Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director 11 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 21: Key Financial Metrics – Underlying Results
K E Y F I N A N C I A L M E T R I C S – U N D E R LY I N G R ES U LT S TOTAL TRANSACTION UNDERLYING REVENUE REVENUE rsonal use only VALUE EBITDA MARGIN $4.0 $60.2 $208.5 5.1 BILLION MILLION MILLION PERCENT up 4.1% vs pcp up 8.4% vs pcp up 8.1% vs pcp vs pcp (4.9%) EBITDA PROFIT EARNINGS FINAL DIVIDE
Slide 22: Business Overview
rsonal use only BUSINESS OVERVIEW • Retail • Wholesale • Inbound • Air Consolidation • Te c h n o l o g y & I n n o v a t i o n • My Way Travel & Events • Global Operations 13 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 23: Retail
R E TA I L Helloworld Travel is the largest network of independent travel professionals across Australia and New Zealand, with 10,000+ agents and brokers delivering expert advice and personalised service. The network comprises approximately 2,600 members, including branded and member franchise agenc
Slide 24: Awards & Recognition
AWA R D S & R ECO G N I T I O N Our network members and businesses celebrated success at the National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) held in Melbourne on October 10th 2026. NTIA Winners rsonal use only Air Tickets • Most Outstanding Travel Support Service Cruiseco • Most Outstanding Wholesaler –
Slide 25: Acquisitions
ACQ U I S I T I O N S During FY26, Helloworld Travel continued to strengthen its portfolio through a series of strategic investments and acquisitions across Australia and New Zealand. Notably, the Group acquired the remaining 50% interest in MTA, taking ownership to 100% and adding Australia’s lea
Slide 26: Wholesale
W H O L E SA L E Helloworld Travel’s Wholesale division is a key contributor to the Group’s travel distribution operations across Australia and New Zealand. Through its scale, purchasing power and long-established supplier relationships, the division secures competitive commercial arrangements and p
Slide 27: Wholesale Cruise and ReadyRooms
W H O L E SA L E C R U I S E Cruise is an important component of the Helloworld Wholesale division, providing travel advisors with access to a broad range of cruise products, exclusive offers and specialist expertise through brands Cruiseco, Creative Cruising and Signature by Cruiseco in Australia a
Slide 28: Inbound and Air Consolidation
INBOUND Inbound remains an important contributor to the Group, connecting international visitors with Australian, New Zealand and Fiji tourism experiences. The division plays a key role in supporting tourism operators and delivering high-quality destination management services to global distribution
Slide 29: My Way Travel & Events and Technology
M Y WAY T R AV E L & E V E N T S My Way Travel & Events (MWTE) is Helloworld’s specialist event travel business, delivering integrated travel and event solutions for major sporting, music, entertainment and lifestyle events. Through both Helloworld's retail network and direct-to-consumer channels, M
Slide 30: Outlook
O U T LO O K Strong demand for travel, the continued value of professional advice and guidance, and the strength of our diversified business provide us with confidence in our opportunities ahead. Helloworld remains well positioned to capture demand following an easing of geopolitical rsonal use
Slide 31: Thank You
rsonal use only THANK YOU 22 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 32: Formal Business
rsonal use only FORMAL BUSINESS 23 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 33: Receipt and Consideration of Financial, Directors' and Auditor's Reports
rsonal use only RECEIPT AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT, DIRECTORS’ REPORT AND AUDITOR’S REPORT 24 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 34: Item 1: Receipt and Consideration of the Reports
R EC E I P T A N D CO N S I D E R AT I O N O F T H E 2 0 2 6 R E P O RT S ITEM 1 rsonal use only QUESTIONS? 25 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 35: Adoption of the Remuneration Report
rsonal use only ADOPTION OF THE REMUNERATION REPORT 26 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 36: Adoption of the Remuneration Report
ADOPTION OF THE R E M U N E R AT I O N R E P O RT rsonal use only ITEM 2 “To consider and, if thought fit, approve the Remuneration Report, which forms part of the Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2026.” QUESTIONS? 27 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 37: Remuneration Report Proxy Votes
ADOPTION OF THE R E M U N E R AT I O N R E P O RT rsonal use only Proxy Votes Number Percentage For 48,019,673 94.04 Against 2,409,475 4.72 Open-Usable 642,021 1.24 Abstain 32,159 - Excluded 39,531,832 - 28 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 38: Re-election of Director Martin Pakula
rsonal use only RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR MARTIN PAKULA 29 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 39: Re-election of Director Martin Pakula
rsonal use only R E - E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R MARTIN PAKULA ITEM 3 “That Martin Pakula, who retires by rotation in accordance with the Company’s Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules and, being eligible, is elected as a Director of HLO.” 30 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 40: Re-election of Director Martin Pakula
rsonal use only R E - E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R MARTIN PAKULA QUESTIONS? 31 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 41: Martin Pakula Proxy Votes
rsonal use only R E - E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R MARTIN PAKULA Proxy Votes Number Percentage For 85,824,761 94.71 Against 4,155,660 4.58 Open-Usable 642,021 0.71 Abstain 12,718 - Excluded - - 32 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 42: Election of Director Peter Costello AC
rsonal use only ELECTION OF DIRECTOR PETER COSTELLO AC 33 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 43: Election of Director Peter Costello AC
rsonal use only E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R PETER COSTELLO AC ITEM 4 “That Peter Costello AC, having been appointed as a Director of HLO since the last Annual General Meeting and who retires in accordance with the Company’s Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules and, being eligible, is elected
Slide 44: Election of Director Peter Costello AC
rsonal use only E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R PETER COSTELLO AC QUESTIONS? 35 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 45: Peter Costello Proxy Votes
rsonal use only E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R PETER COSTELLO AC Proxy Votes Number Percentage For 89,622,192 98.89 Against 360,731 0.40 Open-Usable 642,021 0.71 Abstain 10,216 - Excluded - - 36 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 46: Re-election of Director Garry Hounsell
rsonal use only RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTOR GARRY HOUNSELL 37 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 47: Re-election of Director Garry Hounsell
rsonal use only R E - E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R GARRY HOUNSELL ITEM 5 “That Garry Hounsell, who retires by rotation in accordance with the Company’s Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules and, being eligible, is elected as a Director of HLO.” 38 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 48: Re-election of Director Garry Hounsell
rsonal use only R E - E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R GARRY HOUNSELL QUESTIONS? 39 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 49: Garry Hounsell Proxy Votes
rsonal use only R E - E L EC T I O N O F D I R EC TO R GARRY HOUNSELL Proxy Votes Number Percentage For 85,192,544 95.25 Against 3,989,991 4.46 Open-Usable 258,642 0.29 Abstain 27,000 - Excluded - - 40 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 50: Poll Procedure
rsonal use only POLL PROCEDURE 41 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 51: Closure of Poll
rsonal use only CLOSURE OF POLL RESULTS OF POLL ANNOUNCED TO ASX 42 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 52: Questions? Closure of Meeting
rsonal use only QUESTIONS? CLOSURE OF MEETING 43 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
Slide 53: Thank You
rsonal use only THANK YOU 44 Helloworld Travel Limited • AGM 2026
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