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Codan Limited reported a robust FY25 with 22% revenue growth to $674.2 million and a 27% jump in net profit, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company’s communications and metal detection segments both posted solid gains, setting a confident tone for FY26.

Codan Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue climbing 22% to $674.2 million and net profit rising 27%, driven by strong performances in its Communications and Metal Detection segments.

Codan Limited has delivered a robust FY25 performance, with revenue up 22% and net profit rising 27%, underpinned by strong growth in its Communications and Metal Detection segments. The company also announced a 27% increase in dividends and a significant reduction in net debt.

Universal Store Holdings reported a robust FY25 with 15.5% revenue growth to $333.3 million, driven by strong like-for-like sales and new store openings. Despite a goodwill impairment in its CTC segment, the group declared a solid final dividend and advanced its sustainability agenda.

Qube Holdings delivered a robust FY25 performance with underlying revenue up 27.3% and a 7.1% dividend increase, despite a significant impairment of its MITCo investment. The company’s diversified logistics and grain trading operations powered growth amid industrial and weather challenges.

IDT Australia Limited reported a strong 40.6% increase in revenue to $19.86 million for FY25, driven by growth in advanced therapies and contract disbursements. However, the company’s net loss widened to $8.06 million as it transitions from its ‘Rebuild Strategy’ to a new phase focused on sustainable profitability.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NAC) reported a strong turnaround with a $7.55 million profit after tax for FY25 and a 28.9% portfolio return, declaring a 1.5 cent per share dividend. The company’s focused investments in emerging Australian and New Zealand companies underpin its robust performance and disciplined capital management.

Downer EDI Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.141 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with payments scheduled for early October.

Megaport Limited delivered a robust FY25 with 20% growth in annual recurring revenue and EBITDA surpassing guidance, setting the stage for continued expansion in FY26.

Pengana International Equities Limited (ASX, PIA) proposes a strategic portfolio enhancement by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to significantly lift fully franked dividends and diversify income streams.

Pengana International Equities is set to diversify its portfolio by adding global private credit exposure, aiming to increase earnings and fully franked dividends by 56%, with monthly payments starting November 2025.

Maas Group Holdings Ltd reported a 6% rise in FY25 underlying EBITDA to $219.4 million, driven by robust growth in Construction Materials and Commercial Real Estate. The company’s disciplined capital management and strategic acquisitions set a positive tone for FY26.