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Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

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<ul><li>FY27 guidance was reaffirmed for total income of NZ$128m–NZ$134m (FBe: NZ$131.4m) and total spend of NZ$132m–NZ$140m (FBe: NZ$134.6m).</li><li>Management noted booking volumes are tracking slightly ahead of its expectations at the start of FY27, with no material impact from current geopolitical developments on core markets.</li><li>SKO expects to bring on additional customers via this initiative through FY27.</li></ul>

FY27 guidance was reaffirmed for total income of NZ$128m–NZ$134m (FBe: NZ$131.4m) and total spend of NZ$132m–NZ$140m (FBe: NZ$134.6m).Management noted booking volumes are tracking slightly ahead of its expectations at the start of FY27, with no material impact from current geopolitical developments on core markets.SKO expects to bring on additional customers via this initiative through FY27.

<ul><li>Recent announcements from Serko (SKO) competitor Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN), a US-based corporate-travel platform, highlight several key industry themes consistent with SKO commentary at its 2026 Investor Day and FY26 results.</li><li>These themes appear broadly supportive of SKO’s medium-term growth initiatives.</li><li>That said, the recent announcements also highlight the pace of innovation and intensity of competition among AI-enabled travel-technology providers.</li></ul>

Recent announcements from Serko (SKO) competitor Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN), a US-based corporate-travel platform, highlight several key industry themes consistent with SKO commentary at its 2026 Investor Day and FY26 results.These themes appear broadly supportive of SKO’s medium-term growth initiatives.That said, the recent announcements also highlight the pace of innovation and intensity of competition among AI-enabled travel-technology providers.

<ul><li>Serko’s (SKO) FY26 result was broadly in line with our forecasts.</li><li>However, FY27 total spend guidance was materially ahead of expectations, as management pushes further platform development.</li><li>Booking.com for Business (B4B) remained the key growth driver in FY26, while Travel benefited from a full-year contribution from GetThere.</li></ul>

Serko’s (SKO) FY26 result was broadly in line with our forecasts.However, FY27 total spend guidance was materially ahead of expectations, as management pushes further platform development.Booking.com for Business (B4B) remained the key growth driver in FY26, while Travel benefited from a full-year contribution from GetThere.

Serko FY26: Rooms Boom, But Leverage On Hold

<ul><li>Serko’s (SKO) FY26 result came broadly in line with both guidance and our expectations, unsurprising given the tight income and cost bands that management guided to.</li><li>Booking.com for Business (B4B) and Travel were the key revenue drivers, with revenue growth for supplier commissions of +35% to NZ$73.4m and Travel +43%.</li><li>SKO’s total income guidance range for FY27 of NZ$128m to NZ$134m is +1% above consensus of NZ$131.9m at the midpoint.</li></ul>

Serko’s (SKO) FY26 result came broadly in line with both guidance and our expectations, unsurprising given the tight income and cost bands that management guided to.Booking.com for Business (B4B) and Travel were the key revenue drivers, with revenue growth for supplier commissions of +35% to NZ$73.4m and Travel +43%.SKO’s total income guidance range for FY27 of NZ$128m to NZ$134m is +1% above consensus of NZ$131.9m at the midpoint.

Serko (SKO) FY26 Result–Initial Impressions Inline

<ul><li>Serko’s (SKO) 2026 investor day centred on artificial intelligence (AI), culminating in the unveiling of Serko.ai—its upcoming AI-enabled conversational corporate booking platform.</li><li>Management reaffirmed its NZ$250m FY30 total revenue target with increased confidence, supported by a new Booking.com for Business (B4B) strategic roadmap and AI-enabled initiatives.</li><li>Cost discipline was a second focus, with FY26 total spend guidance lowered and FY26 total income guidance tightened.</li></ul>

Serko’s (SKO) 2026 investor day centred on artificial intelligence (AI), culminating in the unveiling of Serko.ai—its upcoming AI-enabled conversational corporate booking platform.Management reaffirmed its NZ$250m FY30 total revenue target with increased confidence, supported by a new Booking.com for Business (B4B) strategic roadmap and AI-enabled initiatives.Cost discipline was a second focus, with FY26 total spend guidance lowered and FY26 total income guidance tightened.

Serko Investor Day 2026—AI Underpins Ambitions

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Serko Ltd operates as an online corporate travel booking and expense management company.

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