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Papyrus Australia has marked significant progress in July 2025 with successful testing at its Rapid Prototyping facility and advancing plans for a commercial production site, while also writing down key investments.

Prestal Holdings reported a sharp 25% revenue decline and a staggering 133% increase in net loss for FY2025, yet still declared a special dividend and capital return.

Papyrus Australia Ltd reported a sharp increase in losses for FY2025, driven by impairment of its Egyptian investments, while securing new funding and advancing commercialization of its banana fibre technology.

Waterco Limited reported a 4% increase in FY25 sales revenue to $249.4 million, driven by regional growth and integration benefits from the Davey acquisition. Despite revenue gains, earnings declined due to cost pressures and restructuring, with statutory NPAT down 31%.

Waterco Limited reported a modest 4% revenue increase for FY25 but saw net profit fall sharply by 31%, weighed down by restructuring and foreign exchange losses. The company maintains its dividend and eyes growth through innovation and regional expansion.

Gale Pacific’s FY25 results reveal resilience amid US market challenges, with growth in Australia and the Middle East offsetting tariff impacts and prompting a major US operating restructure.

GALE Pacific reported a slight revenue dip and a net loss in FY25, driven by US market challenges including tariffs and weak consumer demand. The company is now overhauling its US operations and diversifying manufacturing to restore profitability.

Gale Pacific Limited reported a 1.1% revenue decline to $172 million and a significant net loss of $5.18 million for FY2025, accompanied by a cautious auditor's note on going concern.

Amaero Ltd has launched a $3 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to buy new shares at $0.40 each, matching a recent placement price. The offer opens on 29 August and closes on 19 September 2025.

Metal Powder Works Limited reported a 15% revenue decline and a 224% surge in net loss for FY2025, driven by acquisition costs and a pivot towards long-term contracts.

PPK Group reported a statutory loss in FY25 driven by a significant non-cash impairment of its lithium-sulfur battery investment, while its ballistics division achieved record revenue and battery sales gained momentum from government programs.

Austal Limited has reported a remarkable 24% revenue increase and a 503% surge in net profit for FY2025, yet has chosen not to declare any dividends for the year.