Latest Australian Industry News

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited are advancing their proposed merger with key shareholder meetings and Supreme Court hearings scheduled in September 2025.

Goodman Group has announced a total distribution of 15 cents per stapled security for the year ended 30 June 2025, combining dividends from its Hong Kong logistics arm and its Australian industrial trust.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited reported a strong FY25 with a 28.92% portfolio return and maintained its annual dividend at 6.0 cents per share, reflecting robust capital management and investor confidence.

Dexus Industria REIT reported robust FY25 financials, marked by resilient income growth and strategic portfolio repositioning to 100% industrial assets. Key acquisitions and divestments, alongside a $230 million development pipeline, position the REIT for sustained growth.

Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX, CIP) reported solid FY25 financial results with robust occupancy and earnings growth, setting the stage for higher distributions and continued development in FY26.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported a 75% increase in FY25 sales driven by aquaculture and human health sectors, progressing its cryopreservation technology towards commercialisation in both unregulated and regulated markets in FY26.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported strong FY25 progress with 75% sales growth, advanced cryopreservation technology development, and a robust cash position. The company outlines a clear commercialisation roadmap for FY26, including product launches and expanded U.S. operations.

SKS Technologies Group has exceeded its FY25 profit guidance, reporting a 15.6% increase in profit before tax alongside robust revenue growth and a strong cash position.

VHM Limited has secured a crucial mining licence for its Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project, alongside key domestic and international partnerships and a successful $8.6 million capital raise.

DroneShield Limited has secured a $5 million contract under Australia’s Project LAND156 to supply portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force, positioning itself as a key player in the nation’s evolving defence technology landscape.

Veris Limited has secured over $2 million in new digital project contracts, reinforcing its leadership in spatial data consulting across energy, transport, and government sectors. These wins highlight the company’s innovative use of proprietary platforms and advanced data capture technologies.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.