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IVE Group delivered a robust FY25 with a 69% jump in IFRS net profit, driven by margin gains and cost synergies, while guiding steady earnings for FY26 despite higher capital spending and relocation expenses.

IVE Group Limited reported a 69% jump in net profit for FY25 despite a slight revenue dip, driven by margin expansion and operational efficiencies. The company maintains a strong balance sheet and outlines ambitious growth and sustainability plans for FY26.

GLG Corp has significantly revised its profit guidance for FY2025, now expecting a net loss of up to $1.5 million, a sharp increase from earlier estimates.

Universal Store Holdings delivered a robust FY25 performance with strong sales growth and margin expansion, driven by its Universal Store and Perfect Stranger brands. Despite a statutory profit hit from impairment charges, the company is optimistic about FY26 growth backed by new store openings and digital investments.

Vicinity Centres reported a robust FY25 with statutory net profit soaring to $1 billion, driven by strategic portfolio repositioning and strong leasing momentum. The company’s focus on premium retail assets and key developments underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Step One Clothing Limited reported a 2.8% revenue increase to $86.9 million and a 2.0% rise in net profit after tax to $12.65 million for FY25, while EBITDA declined 3.9% due to increased promotional activity. The company reinforced its sustainability credentials with FSC® certification and detailed emissions reporting.

Alexium International Group faced a tough FY25 with declining sales amid a soft US mattress market but is poised for growth in FY26 thanks to technological advances and strategic funding support.

Merino & Co reported a robust quarter highlighted by the successful launch of its Merino possum range, strategic international hires, and a solid cash position of $3.02 million, positioning the company for sustained expansion.

Creditors of Mosaic Brands Limited and its associated companies have resolved to place the group into liquidation, marking a significant development in the retailer’s ongoing financial distress.

Mosaic Brands’ administrators have adjourned the second creditors’ meeting after no restructuring proposal was submitted, prolonging uncertainty over the retail group’s future.

IVE Group has raised its FY25 underlying NPAT guidance to approximately $52 million, driven by margin expansion despite a slight revenue dip. The company also outlined ambitious growth plans targeting $1.25 billion in revenue by 2030, focusing on diversified, sustainable marketing solutions.

Myer Holdings has unveiled a comprehensive strategic transformation plan, integrating its recent Apparel Brands acquisition and leveraging a strengthened balance sheet to drive sustained earnings growth. The company aims to redefine its retail presence through customer-centric innovation and operational efficiency.