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Australian Vintage reported a slight sales dip in FY25 but improved earnings and cash flow, setting the stage for a transformational FY26 driven by innovative brands and strategic expansion.

Australian Vintage Ltd reported a modest 1% revenue decline in FY25 but significantly narrowed its net loss, setting the stage for a transformational FY26 driven by new CEO leadership and innovative product launches.

Lark Distilling Co. Ltd reported a 3% revenue increase to $17.17 million for FY25, driven by whisky sales growth and a major brand restage, while losses widened significantly due to increased marketing spend and operational investments.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a robust FY2025 with a 23% rise in normalised EBITDA to $202 million, underpinned by branded growth and a turnaround in its bulk segment. Strategic manufacturing rationalisation and new product innovation set the stage for continued momentum.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a robust FY2025 with a 23% rise in normalised EBITDA, driven by strong branded product growth and a turnaround in its Bulk segment. The company forecasts further gains in FY2026 with new product launches and operational efficiencies.

Bega Cheese Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a choice to reinvest without discount.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a mixed FY2025 with statutory revenue edging up to $3.54 billion but a statutory loss after tax of $8.5 million, offset by a strong normalised profit and a 50% dividend increase. The company is advancing manufacturing rationalisation and sustainability initiatives while expanding internationally.

OMG Group is set to nearly double the distribution of its 1L Barista Oat Milk in Woolworths stores nationwide, signaling strong retailer confidence and accelerating its multi-channel growth strategy.

Elixinol Wellness has launched its Healthy Chef Protein Water range, entering Australia’s rapidly expanding $499 million protein supplements market with a clean-label, functional beverage lineup.

Lynch Group Holdings delivered solid FY25 results with revenue growth led by Australian supermarket floral demand and strong Chinese tulip exports, while FY26 outlook signals mixed conditions.

The a2 Milk Company delivered record FY25 results with $1.9 billion in sales and announced a transformative acquisition of a New Zealand manufacturing facility, alongside divesting its stake in Mataura Valley Milk and planning a $300 million special dividend.

The A2 Milk Company has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of NZD 0.115 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in October with flexible currency options for shareholders.