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Count expands national advice footprint with $72m takeover

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... to have financial planning revenues represent 50% of equity partnership revenues, it said. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said the transaction builds on the company's momentum in executing its long-term growth strategy, while strengthening its presence ...

Centrepoint Alliance, Count see strong earnings growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... of two cents per share, up 14% compared to FY25 interim dividends, Count said. Commenting, Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said the demand for advice and strategy to scale its wealth management business was key to the performance. "With scale, diversified ...

Count sees $5.1m cost synergies from Diverger integration

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
... increase on the prior corresponding period and marking the highest return in eight years. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said he was pleased to have delivered cost synergies because of the successful integration of Diverger and a positive financial ...

Count reports strong results on back of Diverger acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... underlying EBITA grew 61% to $16.63 million both primarily driven by the Diverger transaction. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said the results were representative of a "transformative" year for the company. "Our disciplined execution against clear ...

Count names brand, experiences head

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2024
... of advice transformation for brands, environment design, digital experience, and pricing. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said Hitchings' understanding of branding, marketing, and consumer behaviour will be key in achieving the firm's strategic objectives ...

Count upgrades synergy benefits after Diverger acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024
... which is an increase from the initial $3 million it expected at the time of the acquisition. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said the upgraded figure was further evidence of the value of the acquisition and was made possible by how the business approached ...

Count completes Diverger acquisition

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024
... today. The group now has 590 financial advisers and funds under advice (FUA) of $29.9 billion. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said: "An important strategic driver for this acquisition was for Count to significantly expand its Services segment through ...

Count posts positive results ahead of Diverger takeover

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 20 FEB 2024
... $5.436 million and statutory profits are up from $858,000 in 1H23 to $2.014 million in 1H24. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said the performance is particularly pleasing as the company simultaneously delivers one of the most significant transformations ...

Count to finalise Diverger deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 FEB 2024
... our previously announced strategic growth ambitions through the acquisition of Diverger," Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said. "This is a pinnacle moment in our 44-year history which will transform Count into a larger, more diversified business." ...

Count drops $4.1m on SMSF services company

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... was founded in 2016 and delivers tailored and technical support to accounting businesses. Count chief executive Hugh Humphrey said the acquisition supports the company's focus on expanding its services segment. "This acquisition continues Count' ...
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