What we have done.
When we started the ARA Group 24 years ago, I had some thoughts on the kind of company and culture I wanted to help create. The growth of the company was paramount in my thoughts. Organic growth and growth through acquisitions were the means to expanding the products and services and locations offered by ARA. Ultimately the value of ARA shares would be enhanced along the way.
I wanted to accomplish three simple things. I wanted to grow the company, keep the financial leverage safe and affordable and pay an above average return to our shareholders. I wanted the majority of the shareholders to be employees. Through our first 24 years we have achieved these objectives.
It’s different here.
The dream is to see the company stand the test of time as a privately owned and principally employee-owned company.
I wanted our culture to be unique and respected. First and foremost, we must do a good job for our clients. In the process of doing our job, we need to communicate well and be transparent. We define ourself through the combination of fullfilling our social responsibility and growing the company. We won’t tell you what we’re going to do; We’ll tell you what we have done.
Operating Results
Revenue grew 24% from $969 million to $1.204 billion. EBITDA grew 24% from $75.0 million to $93.4 million. 2025 represented the tenth year in a row of record EBITDA results. The prospects are strong for ongoing growth as the backlog of confirmed orders on 30 June was a record $688 million, up from $438 million one year ago. Organic revenue growth in 2025 was 7%, whilst the revenue growth from acquisitions was 17%. We recognise the importance of growing the Group organically and we are always focused on finding opportunities to grow, both organically and through acquisition.
ARA is on a winning streak. This is our tenth year in a row of record earnings. How did we do this? We did this with a strong leadership team all believing in the dream and the journey. By staying focused on what is important, we can continue the successful winning streak we are on and continue to be ourself.
