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Pepper Money Limited reported a 2% increase in net profit after tax to $47 million for the half-year ended June 2025, driven by strong loan originations and disciplined cost management. The company also raised its interim dividend to 6.4 cents per share, signaling confidence despite a slight dip in net interest income.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a robust FY2025 with a 23% rise in normalised EBITDA to $202 million, underpinned by branded growth and a turnaround in its bulk segment. Strategic manufacturing rationalisation and new product innovation set the stage for continued momentum.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a mixed FY2025 with statutory revenue edging up to $3.54 billion but a statutory loss after tax of $8.5 million, offset by a strong normalised profit and a 50% dividend increase. The company is advancing manufacturing rationalisation and sustainability initiatives while expanding internationally.

QuickFee Limited posted a 25% increase in revenue to A$25.3 million for FY25, driven by strong growth in both Australia and the US, alongside a positive underlying EBTDA of A$2.4 million before a one-off credit loss provision.

VEEM Ltd reported a 15% revenue decline in FY25 amid rising costs and COVID impacts but showed a robust second-half recovery and secured a significant $65 million defence contract renewal.

VEEM Limited’s FY25 results reveal a challenging year with revenue down 15%, yet a strong second half turnaround driven by cost cuts and efficiency gains. The company also secured a significant $65 million contract extension and new supplier status for a major US submarine program.

VEEM Ltd posted a 15% revenue decline and a 57% net profit drop for FY25, reflecting cyclical defence contract impacts. The company secured a $65 million ASC contract extension and continues investing in R&D and automation to drive future growth.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited reported an underlying NPAT of NZD 46.9 million for FY2025, meeting guidance, while setting ambitious growth and efficiency targets for FY2026.

Harmoney has delivered a robust FY25 performance, exceeding its upgraded profit guidance with strong loan book growth and improved efficiency. The fintech lender projects a remarkable 111% increase in cash NPAT for FY26, driven by its AI-powered Stellare 2.0 platform and strategic expansion plans.

Harmoney Corp has delivered a record FY25 performance, exceeding profit expectations and boosting its FY26 profit forecast by 20%, driven by strong loan growth and its advanced Stellare 2.0 platform.

LDR Assets Pty Ltd, part of the Lederer Family Office, has initiated an off-market takeover offer for all stapled securities in the Elanor Commercial Property Fund at a 5.3% premium to recent prices. The bid signals a potential overhaul of ECF’s management and governance.

Schaffer Corporation reported a 16% rise in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strong Automotive Leather and Delta divisions, while maintaining its dividend and appointing a new CEO to steer future growth.