2Q25 update - accelerating profitable growth
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22 OCTOBER 2024
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2Q25 update – accelerating our profitable growth
Plenti Group Limited (Plenti) provides this trading update for the quarter ended 30 September
2024 (2Q25).
Highlights
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Unaudited 1H25 Cash NPAT of $5.5 million representing an increase of 260% on PCP
(Cash NPAT is after the expensing of all technology investment)
Loan portfolio increased to $2.28 billion, 14% above PCP and 3% above prior quarter
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Loan originations of $323.3 million, 11% above PCP and 7% above prior quarter
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Cumulative loan originations since inception surpassed $5 billion in the quarter
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Commenced roll-out of ‘NAB powered by Plenti’ car loan to NAB customers
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Progressed new loan origination campaigns with EV manufacturers, including rapid
deployment of an innovative technology solution to enable subvention loans for Tesla
Annualised net credit losses of 93 basis points (117 basis points excluding debt sale
completed in the quarter), down from 130 basis points in the prior quarter
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90+ day arrears of 50 basis points at quarter end, down from 59 basis points at the end
of the prior quarter
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Quarterly revenue of $63.4 million, 25% above PCP, driven by loan portfolio growth and
increased customer interest rates
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Successful transition of Adam Bennett into CEO role, focus on building on existing
momentum to continue to grow the business
Loan portfolio ($bn)
2.40
1.90
1.80
1.44
1.55
1.67
1.99
2.07
2.14
2.21
2.28
1.77
1.30
1.11
1.20
0.92
0.60
0.00
Sept
2021
Dec
2021
Mar
2022
Jun
2022
Sep
2022
Dec
2022
Mar
2023
Jun
2023
Sep
2023
Dec
2023
Mar
2024
Jun
2024
Note: Plenti loan portfolio and origination numbers in this release include “NAB Powered by Plenti” automotive loans
Sep
2024
Commenting on the quarter, Adam Bennett, Plenti’s Chief Executive Officer said:
“Plenti continues to demonstrate strong momentum across origination growth, credit
performance, and profitability, whilst continuing to build seamless technology-based
integrations with its key business partners. I’m very excited by the numerous opportunities
ahead of us.”
Loan portfolio growth
Loan portfolio ($m)
Automotive
Renewable energy
Personal
Total
30 Sep 23
1,136
237
620
1,992
30 Sep 24
1,305
304
670
2,278
Growth
15%
28%
8%
14%
Plenti’s loan portfolio, which is a key driver of revenue and profitability, increased to $2.28 billion
at 30 September 2024, a 14% increase from 30 September 2023 and a 3% increase from 30 June
2024. The loan portfolio remains diversified across Plenti’s three lending verticals, each of which
delivered growth against the prior comparable period (PCP) and against the prior quarter.
Loan originations and margins
Loan originations for the quarter totalled $323.3 million, 11% above PCP and 7% above the prior
quarter.
Automotive loan originations were $168.1 million, up 9% on PCP, and up 10% on the prior quarter.
Performance in the quarter was supported by an innovative subvention campaign with Tesla
(see further details below).
Record quarterly renewable energy loan originations of $44.8 million were achieved, up 11% on
PCP and up 4% on the prior quarter continuing growth in prior quarters. Origination growth
continues to be supported by Plenti’s differentiated strategy focused on driving home battery
uptake, including through its market-leading GreenConnect offering and continued roll out of
discounted loans supported by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s Household Energy
Upgrade Fund.
Personal loan originations were $110.4 million, up 12% on PCP and up 2% on the prior quarter,
reflecting strong demand, particularly via the broker channel, and disciplined execution by the
Plenti team.
Overall net interest margins on new loan originations were broadly stable on the prior quarter.
Margins in September were supported by falling medium-term market interest rates, which
reduced Plenti’s funding costs. This has partially reversed into October with market interest
rates rising again.
‘Phase 2’ launch of ‘NAB powered by Plenti’ car loan
On 23 September 2024, Plenti and National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) announced that the
first product under their strategic partnership, the ‘NAB powered by Plenti’ car and EV loan had
entered the second phase of its roll-out, becoming progressively available to NAB personal
banking customers. At 30 September 2024, the ‘NAB powered by Plenti’ car loan product
contributed $2.5 million to the loan portfolio balance. Whilst launching to the broader NAB
customer base is an important milestone, Plenti and NAB expect that volumes will be controlled
at moderate levels over our second half as the parties further iterate the product and improve
the customer journey.
Lending campaign for Tesla vehicles
Evidencing the strong integration capabilities of our proprietary technology platform and its
ability to rapidly scale and support our partners, Plenti launched a successful loan subvention
program with leading EV manufacturer Tesla during the quarter. In less than a three-week
period, the program was conceived with Tesla and a technology solution to enable the offer to
go live to customers was built.
Credit performance
Annualised net losses for the quarter were 93 basis points, supported by the sale of certain
written-off or defaulted loans in the period. Annualised losses for the quarter, excluding the debt
sale, were 117 basis points, down from 130 basis points in 1Q25.
Plenti saw a material improvement in arrears in the period with 90+ day arrears of 50 basis
points at the end of the quarter, down from 59 basis points at the end of the prior quarter.
The loan portfolio weighted average Equifax credit score remained high at 838 at the end of the
quarter, versus 835 at the end of the prior quarter, reflecting Plenti’s continued focus on lending
to prime credit customers.
CEO transition
Adam Bennett commenced as CEO of Plenti on 22 July 2024, and closely supported by Daniel
Foggo (outgoing CEO) and Mary Ploughman (Chair), has smoothly transitioned into the
business. Plenti has successfully maintained growth in originations through the period and
avoided the distractions that can disrupt momentum as a result of senior leadership transition.
FY25 objectives
Plenti’s objectives for the year to 31 March 2025 are set out below:
Priority
Growth
Profitability
Efficiency
FY25 objective
- Drive growth in loan originations and loan portfolio
- Deliver full year and half-on-half Cash NPAT growth, noting a more
balanced profile is now expected between 1H25 and 2H25 than in the
last two years
- Reduce cost-to-income ratio to <24%
- Remain on target to deliver $25m in efficiencies as loan portfolio scales
from $1.5 billion towards $3 billion
Plenti remains on track to deliver these objectives.
Half-year results
Cash NPAT (unaudited) for 1H25 was $5.5 million, an increase of 260% on the 1H24 result of $1.5
million. The result reflects ongoing growth in Plenti’s loan portfolio, cost-operating leverage
across the business and strong credit outcomes, reflecting the prime nature of Plenti’s borrower
base.
Plenti expects to release its full financial results for the six months to 30 September 2024 on
Wednesday 20 November 2024. Further information including webcast registration details will
be provided prior.
Further information
All numbers in this release are preliminary and unaudited. This release was approved by the
Plenti board of directors.
For more information please contact:
Adam Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
shareholders@plenti.com.au
Miles Drury
Chief Financial Officer
shareholders@plenti.com.au
About Plenti
Plenti is a fintech lender. We provide faster, fairer loans by leveraging our smart technology.
We offer award-winning automotive, renewable energy and personal loans, delivered by our proprietary technology,
to help creditworthy borrowers bring their big ideas to life.
Since our establishment in 2014, our loan originations have grown consistently, supported by diversified loan
products, distribution channels and funding, and underpinned by our exceptional credit performance and continual
innovation.
For more information visit plenti.com.au/shareholders.
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