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ARN Media Limited
ARN Media is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Radio Broadcasting industry. In 2024 the company generated total revenue of $369,074,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2024 ARN Media had 1,406 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of ARN Media is Mr Ciaran Davis whose official title is Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director. The Chairman of ARN Media is Mr Hamish McLennan whose official title is Non-Executive Chairman. ARN Media Limited (formely HT&E Limited) operations can be grouped into the following four divisions: ARN (Metro & Regional) - This segment comprises of Metropolitan and Regional radio networks, on-deman radio, streaming and podcasting in Australia. HK Outdoor - This segment is based in Hong Kong and is involved in advertising, i.e billboard, transit and other outdoor advertising Investments - This segment invldues controlling interest in Emotive Pty Limited (creative agency) and quity accounted investments in Soprano Design Pty Limited (software vendor for secure messaging services) HT&E Limited’s (formerly APN News & Media Limited) operations can be grouped into the following four divisions: Radio: This segment comprises the Australian Radio Network. Its brands consist of the KIIS and Pure Gold networks as well as iHeartRadio, The Edge 96.One and Mix106.3 Canberra. Digital: This segment comprises of four brands: Conversant Media, Emotive, iHeartRadio and Unbound Group. Conversant Media operates a number of online platforms including, The Roar, The Roar TV, Lost at E Minor and Techly. iHeartRadio is a live event and digital radio platform that allows listeners to create their own customised radio stations with content from Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Emotive is an independent content marketing business that works in partnership with HT&E representing iHeartRadio in particular. Unbound Group is a creative communications group using advanced technology to connect consumers with brands. Outdoor: This segment comprises in-bus advertising in Hong Kong via its Cody Out-of-Home subsidiary. Events: This segment is a joint venture between HT&E and IKON Media & Entertainment. Its purpose is to manage niche events. In partnership with Gfinity Plc, it has launched Gfinity eSports Australia. This runs two eSports leagues, “The Elite Series” and “The Challenger Series”.Furthermore, following the acqusition of the Grant Broadcasters digital and radio business, the company also operates several regional radio stations across Australia.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the ARN Media Limited includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.
Company Details
What’s this enterprise profile about?
ARN Media Limited, trading as , operates under the ABN and was incorporated on . ARN Media Limited trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:A1N. ARN Media Limited primarily operates in the Internet Publishing and Broadcasting industry in Australia.
Key Personnel
What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?
The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within ARN Media Limited, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.
Financials
What’s included in the Financials chapter?
The Financials chapter presents ARN Media Limited’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.
Growth & Ratios
What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?
The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.
Operating Segments
What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?
The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which ARN Media Limited operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.
Competitor Benchmarking
What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?
The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of ARN Media Limited’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.
Industries of Operation
What’s included in the Industries of Operation chapter?
The Industries of Operation chapter outlines ARN Media Limited’s market share across the industries in which it operates. Each industry profile includes a comprehensive overview featuring data on total market size, the number of enterprises, industry concentration levels, and overall turnover. This analysis provides context for the company’s competitive position and scale within each relevant market.
Shareholders
What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?
The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of ARN Media Limited, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.
Subsidiaries
What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?
The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by ARN Media Limited. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.
History
What’s included in the History chapter?
The History chapter presents a overview of ARN Media Limited’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.
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