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Baby Bunting Group unveils its ambitious ‘Store of the Future’ strategy, targeting a return to double-digit EBITDA margins through store refurbishments, new small format pilots, and enhanced omni-channel capabilities. The company sets FY25 NPAT guidance between $10 million and $12.5 million, underpinned by a 40% gross margin target.

X2M Connect reports a challenging quarter with a 64% revenue drop due to exiting low-margin hardware sales but boosts gross margin and expands its footprint with new contracts in the Middle East and South Korea alongside launching an AI platform for renewables.

Cann Group Limited reported a 20% rise in Q3 production and improved operating cash flow, while navigating a 38% sales dip due to order timing. The company bolstered its balance sheet with new funding and expanded its Botanitech distribution network.

Regis Resources reported a robust March quarter with steady gold production and early repayment of its $300 million term loan, reinforcing its financial flexibility. The company also updated Tropicana’s Ore Reserves and advanced underground growth projects while navigating ongoing legal challenges at McPhillamys.

Mineral Resources Limited reported a challenging first half of 2025 with significant profit declines amid weaker commodity prices, yet delivered record earnings in Mining Services and advanced its transformative Onslow Iron project.

Dexus has reported a statutory net profit of $10.3 million for the half-year ending December 2024, rebounding from a significant loss last year, while maintaining strong portfolio occupancy and confirming steady distributions.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation posts a robust 14.8% sales increase and a 31.8% jump in net profit for H1 FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and solid cost efficiencies.

Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalized EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, alongside a 7.1% lift in its interim dividend, reflecting disciplined execution despite tough market conditions.

IMDEX reported a 10% revenue decline in 1H25 amid subdued global exploration activity but delivered a robust 28% increase in EBITDA, maintaining a strong 30% margin and positioning itself for growth.

Computershare has reported a robust first half for FY25 with management EPS up 18.7% and upgraded its full-year EPS guidance to around 135 cps, reflecting strong recurring fee growth and resilient margin income despite lower yields.