ASX 200 company jumps 5% on sale of Fertilisers Distribution business

The company also expects strong FY25 results.

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Published October 2, 2025 5:00 am AEST

Yesterday, ASX 200 company Dyno Nobel Ltd (ASX: DNL) rose 5% after the company closed FY25 with an expected strong group EBIT and completed the sale of its Fertilisers Distribution business.

Two hands being shaken symbolising a deal. — Image source: Getty Images

What did Dyno Nobel report?

Group EBIT for FY25 expected between $695 million and $715 million
Dyno Nobel Explosives EBIT expected at $405 million–$413 million
Phosphate Hill EBIT expected in the $225 million–$235 million range
Fertilisers Distribution business sold for upfront proceeds of $381 million
$430 million of the $900 million share buyback completed

What else do investors need to know?

The sale of the Fertilisers Distribution business to Ridley Corporation finalised for $250 million plus working capital adjustments, with additional transactions involving Gibson Island land and a stake in the Perdaman Offtake Agreement progressing. The company has completed its strategic review of fertiliser manufacturing, closing Geelong operations and selling the St Helens, Oregon facility to the Columbia River Nitrogen consortium.

A new US-based joint venture with Repkon USA will see Dyno Nobel operating a TNT manufacturing facility, marking the first of its kind in the US since the 1980s and backed by $435 million from the US Federal Government.

What did Dyno Nobel management say?

Commenting on the news, Jeanne Johns, Managing Director and CEO said:

Our performance this year showcases the benefits of our strategic transformation, enabling us to unlock value and drive long-term growth opportunities.

What's next for Dyno Nobel?

Dyno Nobel will use proceeds from recent asset sales to pay down debt and continue disciplined capital management. The business is focusing on growth opportunities, particularly in the US through the Repkon joint venture.

The strategic review has positioned Dyno Nobel to further streamline operations, and decisions on the future of Phosphate Hill will be made by March 2026, either through sale or an orderly closure should a buyer not emerge.

Dyno Nobel share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Dyno Nobel shares have risen 7%, slightly underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 8% over the same period.

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