Abigail Cheadle, the Chairperson of Sydney based distributor Shriro who was hit with a cyber-attack earlier this year, claims that the business has “Had its third best financial year on record” despite revenue falling by almost 28%.
Earnings before interest, tax, and depreciation (EBITDA) came in at $24.6 million, this was down on the prior corresponding period which also saw the resignation of board members Kim Slater, Cornelia Meyer,
Stephen Heath, and Cheryl Hayman during the same period.
Revenue was $191.8 million, net profit after tax (NPAT) was $13.5 million and earnings per share was 14.2 cents per share, this was down 33.5% on the prior year.

Shriro CEO Tim Hargreaves
Shiro’s EBITDA was down by 27.9 per cent on the previous year, while revenue of $191.8 million was down 7.3 per cent.
Local revenue was down 9.2 per cent, with only its Everdure by Heston BBQ business providing a shining light, up 18.2 per cent.
Gross margin decreased by thirty basis points to 40.3%, despite increased container costs and unfavourable forex movements.
Cheadle claims that since 30 June, European orders have slowed due to a slowdown in outdoor consumer products demand.
The business is punting on the US market that is also facing inflation pressures.
Replacing the board members who resigned were Brian Bunker and John Murphy, who represent two of the Companies largest shareholders, D2A Holdings and Ariadne.
CEO Tim Hargreaves in the Company’s annual report admits that the Group has seen significant change over the past year with Blanco exiting Shiro’s suite of brands.
“The past year was impacted by Covid-related retailer lockdowns, global supply chain issues and a cyber incident. The Board and management’s focus has been on minimising the impacts and securing our business for the future”.
He pointed out that Shriro has no debt and “Where possible continues to manage cost inflation through price adjustments and efficiencies where plausible”.
He also claimed that Shriro has identified new brands for distribution through its established channels in Australia and New Zealand and that the business was currently negotiating with several brands re distribution opportunities in 2023.
As a result of brand losses Shriro is adding a new business development role to increase its capacity to find appropriate acquisition targets and brands Hargreaves claims.