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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.

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.

ARN Media reported a 7% revenue decline in the first half of FY25 amid audience challenges and a sluggish post-election market, yet digital audio revenue surged 21%. A $40 million transformational cost-out program and leadership overhaul set the stage for a strategic reset and growth in the second half.

Nine Entertainment reported a 2% revenue rise in FY25, powered by digital and subscription growth, while navigating EBITDA pressures and completing a major Domain stake sale.

Nine Entertainment reported a solid FY25 with $2.7 billion revenue and $133 million net profit, driven by streaming and digital subscriptions, while crystallising value through a $1.4 billion Domain stake sale.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited reported a modest dip in FY25 net profit to $133.3 million amid rising costs, while announcing a substantial special dividend tied to the imminent sale of its Domain stake.

NZME Limited reported a 3.1% revenue decline for H1 2025 but delivered a 12% rise in operating EBITDA, driven by digital growth and cost efficiencies. The company declared a 3 cent interim dividend amid ongoing economic challenges.

GTN Limited reported a modest revenue decline and a sharper EBITDA drop in FY25 but rewarded shareholders with strong returns including dividends, buybacks, and a significant capital return.