Omnia Holdings Limited reported resilient results for the year ended 31 March 2025, with Group revenue rising 3% to R23 billion, driven largely by its Agriculture division. This growth was supported by higher volumes, strong cash generation, and a focus on customer-centric innovation and sustainability.
Operating profit held steady at R1.7 billion despite restructuring costs and drought-related headwinds. Headline earnings per share rose 1% to 704 cents, and the Group ended the year with R1.8 billion in net cash.
Omnia returned R1.3 billion to shareholders through increased ordinary and special dividends, bringing total distributions since FY2020 to R5.6 billion.
CEO Seelan Gobalsamy highlighted strong performances from Agriculture RSA and a recovering Agriculture International segment. “Our disciplined execution improved competitiveness and extended our global footprint,” he said.
Agriculture SA achieved near-record volumes under Omnia’s Nutriology® model, while international operations saw growth in both domestic and export markets like Australia. Biostimulant demand increased, and distribution networks expanded despite challenges from currency volatility, commodity prices, and infrastructure issues.
Margins improved due to greater throughput and cost efficiencies, particularly in South Africa, though offset by weaker results in the Rest of Africa due to tough economic conditions and credit risks.
Omnia also advanced its ESG goals—cutting carbon intensity by 15%, boosting solar energy use by 55% (over 20,000 MWh), and supporting over 6,000 households through its food security programme. Its education initiatives reached five high schools via partnerships in Limpopo and the Northern Cape.
Looking ahead, Omnia expects better agronomic conditions and continued growth in its AgriBio offerings. Investment in innovation, agility, and distribution—anchored by the Nutriology® model—will remain central to its strategy for enhancing food security and sustainability across Africa and beyond.