Board Proposes Dividend of AED 770.9 million (AED0.10278 per share)
EBITDA of AED 1.07 billion in H1 2025,up 44.2% YoY
Total chargeable trips reached318.4million in H1 2025
Net profit for the periodgrew41.5% YoYto AED 770.9 million
13August2025: Salik Company PJSC (“Salik” or the“Company”), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, today announced its financial results for the three-monthand six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 (“Q2 2025” and “H1 2025”). Total revenue for H1 2025 increased 39.5% YoY to AED 1,527.3 million, supported by a 45.6% YoY increase inQ2 2025. EBITDA grew 44.2% in H1 2025 to AED 1,065.0 million with an EBITDA margin of69.7%.The solid results were driven by the two new gates introduced in November 2024 amidst an overall positive macro environment and the implementation of variable pricing which came into effect at the end of January 2025, with Q2 marking the first full quarter of the new variable pricing system. InSalik’score tolling business, total chargeable trips reached 318.4 million in H1 2025, with total chargeable tripsof160.4 million in Q2 2025, a 1.6%increase versus 158.0 million in Q1 2025. This was despite Q1 being a seasonally stronger period for Salik compared to Q2, alongside the redistribution of traffic during the Ramadan period in Q1. In view of the strongfirst half results, the Board of Directors have recommended a cash dividend of AED 770.9 million, equivalent to 10.278 fils per share, representing 100% of H1 2025 profit.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik,said:
“Salik’s strong performance in the first half of 2025 underscores the strength of its resilient business model and high operational efficiency. During this period, the Company achieved a 39.5% year-on-year increase in total revenue, further solidifying its robust financial position. This performance reaffirms our continued commitment to delivering long-term value for shareholderswhile supporting Dubai’s vision of becoming a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility. In view of the strong first half results and our dedication to our shareholders, the Board of Directors have recommended a cash dividend of AED 770.9 million, equivalent to 10.278 fils per share, representing 100% of H1 2025 profit.
His Excellency added: We continue to benefit from the Emirate’s economic momentum,bolstered by sustained growth in tourism, real estate, and infrastructure spending. Building on this, and with continued progress across both our core tolling operations and ongoing success in expanding our ancillary revenue streams, we are pleased to be upgrading our fullyear 2025 guidance, with revenue expected to increase 34-36% compared to 2024, up from 28-29% previously, andwithEBITDA margins expectations in the range of 68.5-69.5%. Our new guidanceunderscores our confidence in Salik’s outlook and future growth potential, particularly given our commitment to strengthening our non-core offering and exploring new opportunities within ancillary revenues.”
Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, commented:
“We are pleased to report another solid quarter of performance, with a strong c.40% YoY growth across all key financial metrics including revenue, EBITDA and net profit growth. Our results reflect the ongoing strength of our tolling business and the growing contribution of our non-tolling initiatives, including our digital partnerships in providing mobility payment solutions which continue to gain traction amongst users. Totaltrip volumes remained resilient in the period, increasing 39.6% compared to H1 2024, supported by the addition of the two new gates, theongoing population growth and record levels oftourism inflow, which increased7% between January and May compared to last year with hotel occupancy also increasingto 83%, up from 81% in the prior year. Against this backdrop and with the visibility we now have into the second half of the year, weare highly confident in Salik’s future growth, as seen in our revised revenue guidance for 2025, and we remain well-positioned to generate sustained value as we continue to scale, diversify, and innovate across the mobility ecosystem.”
FinancialHighlights
| AEDmillion | Q2 | Q1 | ||||||
| Revenue | 775.7 | 532.7 | 45.6% | 751.6 | 3.2% | 1,527.3 | 1,094.8 | 39.5% |
| EBITDA(1) | 545.3 | 361.5 | 50.9% | 519.6 | 4.9% | 1,065.0 | 738.4 | 44.2% |
| Profit before tax | 439.8 | 293.9 | 49.7% | 407.2 | 8.0% | 847.1 | 598.6 | 41.5% |
| Net Profit for the period | 400.2 | 267.5 | 49.6% | 370.6 | 8.0% | 770.9 | 544.8 | 41.5% |
| Earnings per share (AED) | 0.053 | 0.036 | 49.6% | 0.049 | 8.0% | 0.103 | 0.073 | 41.5% |
| Dividends declared | – | – | – | – | – | 770.9 | 544.8 | 41.5% |
(1) EBITDA is profit for the period, excluding the impact of interest,tax, depreciation and amortization expenses.
PerformanceReview
CoreTollingBusiness
| Million | Q22025 | Q22024 | % YoY | Q12025 | % QoQ | H12025 | H1 2024 | % YoY |
| Total trips | 213.4 | 147.9 | 44.3% | 210.8 | 1.3% | 424.2 | 303.9 | 39.6% |
| Total chargeable trips | 160.4 | – | – | 158.0 | 1.6% | 318.4 | – | – |
| Peak trips (AED 6)* | 57.7 | – | – | 39.3 | 46.7% | 96.9 | – | – |
| Off-peak trips (AED 4)* | 86.3 | – | – | 107.5 | -19.7% | 193.8 | – | – |
| Past Midnight trips (AED 0)* | 16.4 | – | – | 11.2 | 46.8% | 27.6 | – | – |
Note: The implementation of variable pricing began on January 31, 2025. Therefore, all revenue-generating trips conducted between January 1 and January 30, 2025 in the Q1 2025 period, are categorized in the above table as off-peak trips, as the fare during that period remained fixed at AED 4 per trip. Q2 2025 represents the first full quarter since the implementation of variable pricing.
Continued strong performance drives total revenue to AED 1,527.3 million in H1 2025, up 39.5% year-on-year
The total number of trips, including discounted trips, made through Salik’s toll gates grew 39.6% YoY in H1 2025 to record 424.2 million trips, driven by a strong 44.3% growth in trips in Q2 2025reaching213.4 million, supported bythe addition of the two new gates and Dubai’s robust macroeconomic conditions, tourism inflow and continued attraction of new residents.
- Total chargeable tripsreached160.4million in Q2 2025, a 1.6% improvement compared to 158.0 million in Q1 2025,driven by stronggrowthin the use of Salik toll roads during the peak period (AED 6), which yielded 57.7 million trips, up 46.7% vs. Q1 2025, mainly due to the introductionof the two new gates, with trips inthe past midnight period (AED 0), totaling16.4 million, up 46.8% compared to Q1.The Q2 2025 periodrepresented the first full quarter since implementing the new variable pricing system. It is noteworthy that all revenue-generating trips conducted between January 1 and January 30, 2025 during Q1 2025 were categorized under off-peak trips; hence the decline of 19.7% in off-peak chargeable trips between Q2 2025 and Q1 2025.
- Toll usage fees:performance was strong during the first half, increasing 42.3% YoY to AED 1,356.9 million, with toll usage fees growing49.4% YoY to AED 691.3 million in Q2 2025. The increase in toll fees was primarily due to the first full quarter impact of the newvariable pricing structure introduced at the end of January 2025, alongside the introduction of the two new gates.
- Fines: revenue from fines increased 15.7% YoY to AED 134.3 million in the first half, with fines growing 15.2% YoY to AED 65.9million in Q2 2025. The number of net violations (accepted minus dismissed violations) grew by 20.3% YoY inQ2 2025,reaching808,500 and representing 0.4% of net toll traffic, with revenue from fines contributing 8.5% to total revenue in Q2 2025.
- Tag activation fees: grew strongly in the first half, up 16.2% YoY to AED 22.9 million, with revenue growing 15.0% YoY to AED 11.5 million in Q2 2025. Tag activation fees contributed 1.5% of total revenue in Q2 2025.
Ancillary Revenue Streams
- Total ancillary revenue forSalik reached AED 8.7 million during H1 2025 driven by revenues fromParking Payment Solutions partnershipswith EmaarMalls and Parkonic. The strong performance was driven byincreased transaction volumes atDubai Mall in addition toincreasingtraction in itscooperation with Parkonic since the launch of the cooperationin mid-February, with rollout across several locations progressing well, as operations are now live in 73 out of154 locations.Furthermore, the company’s partnership with Liva Group has continued to gain good traction with consumers during H1 2025.
- Salik reaffirms its confidence in expanding its ancillary revenue streams over the medium to long-term. Thisfollows the goodprogress made in 2024 and the first half of 2025, including the successful collaboration with Emaar Malls, its collaboration with Parkonic to integrate Salik accounts across all locations in the UAE andthe continued collaboration with Liva Group to streamline the vehicle insurance renewal process.These collaborations reflect Salik’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that enhance user experience and enable Salik to grow and diversify itsrevenue streams, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the business.
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Financial Performance
Strong profitability in H12025, with EBITDA increasing 44.2% year-on-year, and arobust balance sheetposition
Salik generated EBITDAof AED 1,065.0 million in H1 2025, up 44.2% YoY, with Q22025 EBITDA increasingby 50.9% YoYto reach AED 545.3 million, Salik’s strongest quarterly EBITDA recordedsince inception.
EBITDA marginreached 69.7% in H1 2025, a 230 bps YoY increase compared to 67.4% in H1 2024. EBITDA margin reached 70.3% in Q2 2025, compared to 67.8% in Q2 2024, representing a 250 bps expansionYoY, supported by strong revenue growth.
Salik’s net profit before taxestotaled AED 847.1 million in H1 2025, up 41.5% YoY. Net profit before taxes reached AED 439.8million in Q2 2025, marking a strong 49.7% YoY increasedespite higherfinance costs in the period. Net profit before tax increased by 8.0% compared to Q1 2025.
Salik generated net profit after taxesof AED 770.9 million in H1 2025, up 41.5% YoY. Net profit after taxes reached AED 400.2 million in Q2 2025, a 49.6% YoY increase. Net profit after taxes increased 8.0% compared to Q1 2025. Net profit margin expanded by 70 bps to 50.5% in H1 2025, with margin expanding 140bps to 51.6% in Q2 2025 compared toQ2 2024.
| AED million | Q22025 | Q22024 | % YoY | Q12025 | % QoQ | H12025 | H12024 | % YoY |
| Revenue | 775.7 | 532.7 | 45.6% | 751.6 | 3.2% | 1,527.3 | 1,094.8 | 39.5% |
| Toll usage fees | 691.3 | 462.7 | 49.4% | 665.6 | 3.9% | 1,356.9 | 953.8 | 42.3% |
| Fines | 65.9 | 57.2 | 15.2% | 68.4 | -3.7% | 134.3 | 116.1 | 15.7% |
| Tag activation fees | 11.5 | 10.0 | 15.0% | 11.5 | -0.1% | 22.9 | 19.7 | 16.2% |
| Other revenue | 7.1 | 2.9 | 144.6% | 6.0 | 16.9% | 13.1 | 5.1 | 154.4% |
| EBITDA(1) | 545.3 | 361.5 | 50.9% | 519.6 | 4.9% | 1,065.0 | 738.4 | 44.2% |
| EBITDA margin | 70.3% | 67.8% | 2.5% | 69.1% | 1.2% | 69.7% | 67.4% | 2.3% |
| Finance costs, net | (69.3) | (46.5) | 49.1% | (76.2) | -9.0% | (145.6) | (97.7) | 49.0% |
| Profit before tax | 439.8 | 293.9 | 49.7% | 407.2 | 8.0% | 847.1 | 598.6 | 41.5% |
| Income tax | (39.6) | (26.4) | 49.8% | (36.6) | 8.1% | (76.2) | (53.8) | 41.5% |
| Net Profit for the period | 400.2 | 267.5 | 49.6% | 370.6 | 8.0% | 770.9 | 544.8 | 41.5% |
| Earnings per share | 0.053 | 0.036 | 49.6% | 0.049 | 8.0% | 0.103 | 0.073 | 41.5% |
| Dividends declared | – | – | – | – | – | 770.9 | 544.8 | 41.5% |
| Dividends per share (Fils) | – | – | – | – | – | 10.278 | 7.264 | 41.5% |
(1)EBITDA is profitfor the period,excluding the impactofinterest, tax, depreciationand amortization expenses.
Summary of balance sheet: net debt of AED 4,853.0million, with T12M leverage improving to 2.55xcompared to 2.7x in Q1 2025
Salik recorded anet working capital balance of AED -665.0million as of June30, 2025, equating to 21.8% as a percentage of annualized revenue, broadly in line with the level recorded inQ12025. The increase in net working capitalin 2025 compared to prior quarters is driven bythe semi-annual installments for the toll rights fees relating to the new toll gates, in addition to higher provisions for the corporate tax. As at June30, 2025, net debt stood at AED 4,853.0 million, a4.4%increasefrom AED 4,648.8million at the end of Q1 2025. This translates to a trailing twelve-month net debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.55x in Q2 2025, an improvement versus the 2.7x at the end of Q1 2025 and well below the Company’s debt covenant of 5.0x.
| AED million | 30-Jun-25 | 31-Mar-25 | % QoQ | 31-Dec-24 | %YTD |
| Total assets, including: | 8,077.3 | 8,494.4 | -4.9% | 7,985.9 | 1.1% |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 380.3 | 1,041.3 | -63.5% | 963.7 | -60.5% |
| Short term deposit withbank (1) | 756.9 | 500.5 | 51.2% | – | – |
| Total liabilities, including: | 6,838.3 | 7,035.8 | -2.8% | 6,897.9 | -0.9% |
| Long term borrowings and related party payable liabilities(2) | 5,983.3 | 6,182.9 | -3.2% | 6,154.3 | -2.8% |
| Contract liabilities (3) | 398.4 | 403.5 | -1.3% | 382.3 | 4.2% |
| Total equity | 1,239.0 | 1,458.6 | -15.1% | 1,088.0 | 13.9% |
| Net debt | 4,853.0 | 4,648.8 | 4.4% | 5,198.6 | -6.6% |
| Net working capital balance (4) | (665.0) | (681.2) | -2.4% | (536.8) | 23.9% |
- Represent Fixed deposit with original maturity of 3 to 12 months. Previously the term deposits had maturity less than 3 months and thus were classified as Cash
- Related party payable liability includes liability in relation to the toll operation rights for the two new gates
- Contract liabilities is the sum of current and non-current balances paid in advance by customers relating to recharges and top-ups and tag activation fees
- Net working capital is the balance of inventories plus trade and other receivablesplus dues from related parties plus contract assets minus trade and other payables, minus current portion of due to a related party minus current portion of contract liabilities minus current portion of lease liabilities and provision for taxation.
Summary of cash flow: free cash flow of AED 1,111.6 million, with a margin of 72.8% in H1 2025
Salik generated free cash flow of AED 1,111.6 million in H1 2025, up 62.4% YoY and a free cash flow margin of 72.8%, a 10.3 percentage points increase compared to 62.5% in H1 2024. Free cash flow reached AED 485.0 million in Q2 2025, up 46.1% YoY, with a free cash flow margin of 62.5%, a20-bpsimprovement from 62.3% in Q2 2024.
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| AED million | Q22025 | Q22024 | % YoY | Q12025 | % QoQ | H12025 | H12024 | % YoY |
| Operatingcashflowbeforechanges in working capital | 554.3 | 373.7 | 48.3% | 532.4 | 4.1% | 1,086.7 | 760.8 | 42.8% |
| Changes in working capital | (68.8) | (37.0) | 85.8% | 94.3 | -173.0% | 25.5 | (70.5) | -136.1% |
| Net cash flow from operating activities | 485.0 | 336.6 | 44.1% | 626.7 | -22.6% | 1,111.6 | 690.3 | 61.0% |
| Net cash (used in) / generated from investing activities | (247.0) | 2.0 | – | (497.5) | -50.3% | (744.5) | 172.3 | -532.0% |
| Netcash(usedin)/generatedfrom financing activities | (898.9) | (611.1) | 47.1% | (51.6) | – | (950.5) | (676.5) | 40.5% |
| Freecash flow(1) | 485.0 | 331.9 | 46.1% | 626.7 | -22.6% | 1,111.6 | 684.4 | 62.4% |
| Free cash flow margin(2) | 62.5% | 62.3% | 0.2% | 83.4% | -20.9% | 72.8% | 62.5% | 10.3% |
| Free cash flow is net cash flows from operating activities less purchases of property and equipmentand intangibles plus proceeds from the sale of propertyand equipmentFree cash flow margin is free cash flow divided by revenue | ||||||||
Becominga global leader in smart and sustainable mobility solutions
Core Tolling Business
Implementation of variable pricing: As instructed by the RTA, based on the traffic studies and analysis, Salik introduced variable pricing on January 31, 2025. The variable pricing aims to enhance traffic flow across Dubai’s road networks and improve transportation efficiency across the city. Q2 2025 represents the first full quarter of implementation of the new variable pricing system.
Ancillary Revenue Streams – recap onkey partnerships and initiatives
- Introductionof seamless parking operations at Dubai Mall:this milestone marked Salik’s first barrier-free parking payment solution, in partnership with Emaar Malls, across the Fashion, Grand and Cinema parking zones of Dubai Mall, where operations commenced on July 1, 2024.Revenues from the partnership reached AED 5.6 million in H1 2025, with Q2 revenue reaching AED 2.9 million.
- Collaboration with Parkonic, one of the largest private parking operators in the UAE:the collaboration aims to enhance parking payment experiences across the UAE by integrating Salik’s advanced e-Wallet system. The partnership is based on a five-year contract, during which Parkonic will integrate Salik’s Account into all the current locations it operates in as well as any future locations it may operate in the UAE. The agreement also marks the first time Salik has expanded its service offering outside of the Emirate of Dubai. The partnership is progressing well with the solution now available across 73 locations out of 154 locations.
- New LIVA motor insurance partnership: Salik partnered with LIVA (formerly RSA), a leading multi-lineinsurer in the GCC, to offer its customers access to market-leading insurance solutions. The partnership offers one-of-a-kind bespoke insurance solutions to drivers in the UAE, streamlining the renewal process for greater convenience and efficiency. Salik leverages its comprehensive database to provide value-added services to customers by sending timely renewal reminders to mitigate insurance coverage lapses. These notifications include a link directing customers to a LIVA landing page, where the motor insurance policy can be renewed in a few simple steps at a competitive price.
- Signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ENOC to introduce smart payment solutions that enhance customer experience at ENOC petrol stations: Under the agreement, Salik and ENOC customers will enjoy a seamless experience when paying for fuel and other services including Autopro, Tasjeel and Zoom, with the option for deducting the transaction value from the customer’s balance in their Salik account. This is enabled through use of cameras with technology for Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), and is the same proven technology now employed at parking locations including Dubai Mall and those operated by Parkonic.
Other Achievements
- Continued investment in human resources:in Q2 2025 Salik expanded its full-time workforceby 26.2% YoY to 53 personnel, representing 10.4% growth as compared to year-end of 2024, with the number of nationalities represented at 12.Salik continues to progress on Emiratization, attaining a level of 30.2% in Q2 2025, with the female-to-workforce ratio at 20.8% at the end of the second quarter.
BusinessOutlook- FY 2025 guidance revised upwards
FY25 totalYoYrevenuegrowth upgraded from 28-29% to 34-36%
- Revenue growth:total revenue growth in FY25 is now expected to be in the range of 34-36% year-on-year, including the impact of the two new gates introduced in November 2024 and the implementation of variable pricing on January 31, 2025. This compares to the previous expectations of 28-29% year-on-year, with a normalized growth rate of 4-5% YoY.
- EBITDA margin: guidance updated and is expected to be in the range of 68.5-69.5% compared to the previous range of 68-69%
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