Booking.com for Business drives Serko's growth despite revenue per customer dip

Serko founder Darrin Grafton says volatile markets could be an upside for Serko. (Image: NZME)

Tue, 20 May 2025

Travel software firm Serko has booked a $5.1 million charge against its online booking platform acquisition GetThere due to current uncertainties in the US market.The NZX-listed tech company reported its full-year results for the period to March 31 on Tuesday morning.In response, Serko shares fell by about 3.75% to $3.07 in early afternoon trading.Serko increased total income by 27% to $90.5m on the back of continued growth from Booking.com for Business but was $1.8m below analysts’ consensus expectation.Its loss increased by $6.1m to $22...

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