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GTN Limited reported a 14.7% revenue decline to $82.5 million and a significant net loss of $40.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by a $41.5 million impairment charge. The company also announced a $43.9 million return of capital and a strategic exit from aviation operations in Australia and Canada.

Sky Network Television posts a robust first half FY26 with 8% revenue growth and a 77% rise in underlying net profit, driven by the strategic acquisition and integration of Discovery NZ, now Sky Free.

ARN Media Limited reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 alongside a strategic reset focusing on digital transformation and cost savings. Leadership changes and improved cash flow underpin the company’s pivot to a digitally driven entertainment model.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

oOh!media has reported solid earnings growth and a higher dividend for 2025, maintaining its leadership in the Out of Home advertising market despite a softer second half. Major contract wins, including Transurban motorway assets, underpin its positive outlook for 2026.

Seven West Media’s H1 FY26 results align with guidance, showing resilience in a declining TV advertising market and strong digital growth.

Seven West Media Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of its acquisition by Southern Cross Media Group, marking a significant shift in Australian media ownership.

GTN Limited faced a tough FY25 with declining revenue and earnings but responded with strategic cost-saving initiatives and strong shareholder returns.

The ACCC has decided not to oppose Southern Cross Media’s proposed acquisition of Seven West Media, finding limited competition concerns amid evolving digital media landscapes.

ARN Media reports a challenging second half of FY 2025 with a 10% revenue decline and expects EBITDA to fall 25%-27%, while advancing a $40 million cost reduction program and repositioning as an entertainment business.

Nine Entertainment reported a resilient FY25 with strategic transformation gains, digital subscription growth, and a major capital return following the sale of its Domain stake. Leadership changes and regulatory challenges frame its path forward.

Nine Entertainment reports continued digital subscription growth and cost efficiencies that help offset a softer advertising market in Q1 FY26, setting the stage for EBITDA gains.