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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.

oOh!media reports a 7% revenue increase in Q3 2025, slightly ahead of prior guidance, but flags challenges from a key New Zealand contract loss and softer advertising demand in October.

Seven West Media reports a 6% EBITDA rise in H2 FY25 driven by TV and digital growth, while announcing a transformative merger with Southern Cross Media.

NZME Limited has upgraded its FY25 Operating EBITDA guidance, signaling stronger-than-expected financial performance despite economic headwinds. The company now expects earnings between $59 million and $62 million, up from its earlier forecast.

JAYRIDE Group Limited has partnered with Xoomplay to integrate in-vehicle media and advertising into its SaaS platform, aiming to transform vehicles into dynamic media assets across Southeast Asia and Australasia.

Southern Cross Media Group and Seven West Media have agreed to merge in an all-scrip deal, creating a dominant integrated TV, audio, and digital platform across Australia. The merger aims to unlock significant cost synergies and expand audience reach across metropolitan and regional markets.

Gumtree Australia Markets Limited has completed the sale of its Capital Markets business, reporting a 6% revenue decline but a notable rise in EBITDA from its core Classifieds segment. The company is now focused on expanding its transactional offerings and strategic partnerships.