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Web Travel Group Limited has reported a robust 22% increase in total transaction value following its strategic demerger, yet earnings were weighed down by margin compression and operational costs. The company is recalibrating its strategy to stabilize margins and pursue ambitious growth targets.

OpenLearning has secured a significant five-year SaaS contract with National University, one of the Philippines’ largest private universities, marking a major step in its regional expansion and AI-driven LMS adoption.

Straker Ltd has reported a record adjusted EBITDA of NZ$4.8 million for FY25, driven by strong growth in AI subscription services and operational efficiencies, even as overall revenue declined 10.3%. The company’s strategic pivot towards AI-powered offerings signals a promising shift in its business model.

Way2VAT unveils a bold growth strategy leveraging patented AI technology to dominate the expanding digital tax processing market, targeting rapid profitability in 2025. The company’s unified SaaS platform integrates VAT reclaim, real-time invoice validation, compliance services, and e-invoicing across 40+ countries.

3P Learning forecasts steady revenue for FY25 but anticipates a significant 20% uplift in underlying EBITDA and a stronger net cash position, driven by strategic product expansions.

Premier1 Lithium has reported promising high-grade gold mineralisation from maiden drilling at its Yalgoo and Abbotts North projects in Western Australia, highlighting significant exploration upside across extensive greenstone belts.

Nufarm reported a mixed 1H25 with a strong rebound in crop protection profits contrasting a sharp decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of the latter business.

Yojee Limited has introduced its next-generation freight forwarding platform, MOSAIC, at the IFCBAA National Conference, aiming to disrupt traditional logistics software with AI-driven, community-focused technology.

SEEK Limited projects strong FY25 revenue and earnings in the top half of guidance, driven by AI-powered product innovation and expanded market reach across Asia-Pacific.

Nufarm reported a mixed 1H25 result with a strong rebound in crop protection profits contrasting a steep decline in seed technologies earnings, prompting a strategic review of the latter business.

James Hardie Industries plc reported a slight dip in FY25 sales and profits but met guidance, while announcing a transformative acquisition of The AZEK Company Inc to accelerate growth and synergies.

Anatara Lifesciences has expanded its intellectual property footprint with a 20-year patent granted in Hong Kong for its GaRP gastrointestinal health product, following similar approvals in Europe and Australia. This milestone strengthens its commercial position in the lucrative global market for digestive health solutions.