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Vinyl Group has expanded its media footprint through key acquisitions, boosting national audience reach and setting a clear path to profitability in FY27 with AI-driven Adaptive Media strategies.

Sky New Zealand has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the NRL in New Zealand through to 2034, extending its long-running partnership with the Australian Rugby League Commission and promising comprehensive coverage across multiple platforms.

Nine Entertainment has locked in exclusive free-to-air and streaming rights for NRL and NRLW matches from 2028 to 2034, reinforcing its dominance in Australian sports broadcasting and promising continued audience growth.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX: SEG) has upgraded its FY26 underlying EBITDA forecast to $18 million, surpassing prior guidance, while refinancing senior debt to enhance financial flexibility.

Nine Entertainment’s acquisition of QMS Media and sale of Nine Radio mark a strategic pivot, with strong Q3 digital and subscription revenue growth cushioning a cautious Q4 advertising environment.

Vinyl Group Ltd has reported a landmark quarter with record cash receipts up 80% quarter-on-quarter and its first operating cash flow positive result, signalling a turning point for the music and culture company.

Vinyl Group Ltd reported a 37% jump in quarterly revenue alongside significant cost reductions, setting the stage for an EBITDA-positive quarter in Q2 FY26. The company also advanced a key equity conversion deal with Songtradr, signaling strategic balance sheet strengthening.

Vinyl Group Ltd reported a striking 190% revenue increase for FY2025 but remains deep in the red with a $15.8 million loss. The company’s recent acquisitions and ongoing audit spotlight a pivotal moment for its future.

Gumtree Australia Markets and NZME have signed an MOU to explore launching a new digital automotive marketplace in New Zealand, aiming to challenge the current market leader and tap into a $125 million annual revenue opportunity.

NZME Limited has seen a sudden withdrawal of two director nominations by Osmium Partners, reshaping the upcoming board election ahead of the June Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.