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Premier Investments Limited has announced an on-market share buy-back program valued up to $100 million AUD, set to commence in late December 2025 and run through 2026.

Premier Investments reported a robust FY25 with a 31% rise in net profit, driven by strong performances from Peter Alexander and Smiggle, alongside a strategic capital return plan including a $100 million share buyback.

Step One Clothing reveals a sharp decline in first-half revenue and a significant EBITDA loss driven by a $10 million inventory write-down, prompting withdrawal of full-year guidance.

Metcash Limited’s FY26 half-year results reveal steady revenue amid tobacco sales decline, driven by growth in foodservice, liquor, and hardware segments alongside digital marketplace expansion.

Metcash Limited reported steady FY26 half-year results with modest revenue growth, strong cash flow, and resilience amid tobacco sales decline. The company’s digital B2B marketplace 'Sorted' is rapidly expanding, underpinning future growth prospects.

Metcash Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.085 per share for the half-year ending October 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering shareholders a choice to reinvest without discount.

Metcash Limited reported a marginal rise in sales revenue to $8.48 billion for 1H26, with underlying EBITDA up 2% driven by Food pillar growth, while EBIT declined 2.4% amid challenges in Liquor and Hardware segments. The Board declared an interim fully franked dividend of 8.5 cents per share.

Joyce Group reported solid FY25 results with strong revenue growth and a 20% expansion in KWB showrooms, alongside a key leadership transition at KWB.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with record revenue and profit growth, strengthened by key acquisitions that expanded its market share to 22%. The company’s focus on operational efficiency and digital transformation sets the stage for continued momentum in 2026.

Hancock & Gore is rebranding as Schoolblazer Limited following its acquisition of Trutex, consolidating its global school uniform operations and targeting over $200 million in revenue by FY27.

Harvey Norman Holdings detailed its expansive international growth and omni-channel strategy at its 2025 AGM, highlighting new flagship stores and AI-driven retail innovations across eight countries.

Harvey Norman Holdings reports a robust 9.1% increase in aggregated sales revenue across key international markets, supported by currency appreciation and selective store openings.