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Coles Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.32 per share for the fiscal year ending June 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a 10.9% revenue decline in FY25 alongside a 24.1% drop in adjusted EBITDA, while announcing a fully underwritten NZ$96 million equity raise to fund the acquisition of Roofing Industries Limited. The deal marks Vulcan’s strategic entry into the New Zealand steel roofing and cladding market with expected earnings accretion and no change to its dividend policy.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd delivered a standout FY25 with net profit soaring 575% to $186 million, driven by record gold production and successful underground mine expansions. The company sets ambitious FY26 targets amid strong operational momentum.

Cedar Woods Properties has reported a robust 19% rise in net profit for FY25, surpassing guidance with strong presales and strategic partnerships setting the stage for continued growth.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited posted record group store sales of NZD 703.2 million for the first half of 2025, driven by strong growth in Hawaii and new store openings in New Zealand. However, profit margins came under pressure from rising costs, leading to a 5.6% drop in net profit after tax.

Acrow Limited reports a record FY25 with sales up 23%, driven by an 83% jump in its Industrial Access division, now half of group revenue. Despite soft formwork markets, strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives underpin a confident outlook.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited reported a robust 226% increase in net profit for FY2025, alongside a strategic Scheme of Arrangement to restructure and delist the company from the ASX.

Abacus Group (ASX – ABG) reported a strong turnaround in FY25 with a net profit of $26.9 million and a 35.6% rise in revenue, maintaining steady distributions while navigating a strategic stake in Abacus Storage King amid an acquisition proposal.

GR Engineering Services Limited has reported a robust FY25 financial performance with increased revenue, profit, and dividends, supported by a solid order book and ongoing major projects.

Regal Partners reports a 48% drop in statutory profit for H1 2025 despite growing funds under management to $17.7 billion, while strategically expanding into hotel real estate with the Mayfair Hotel acquisition.

Close the Loop Limited reported a 7% decline in revenue to $195.1 million for FY25, alongside a significant net loss increase to $21.9 million, driven by operational challenges and one-off costs. The company is navigating leadership changes and portfolio adjustments while maintaining a focus on sustainability and circular economy growth.

Rubicon Water Limited posted its strongest revenue since IPO at $69.1 million in FY25, driven by robust growth in the US and EMEA markets. Despite a $7 million net loss, the company improved cash flow and reduced debt, positioning itself for further global irrigation automation expansion.