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Wellnex Life has agreed to sell its Pain Away brand to Mentholatum Australasia for up to A$21.3 million, aiming to wipe out debt and sharpen its strategic focus.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defied North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

Merino & Co. reported Q3 FY26 revenue of A$441,558 with new domestic and China purchase orders supporting its growth strategy, while cash reserves fell to A$654,282 due to investments in production and marketing.

Nuchev Limited reported a 12% increase in revenue to $12.38 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth in core products and offshore markets. However, the company’s net loss widened to $2.34 million amid ongoing investments in marketing, product development, and international expansion.

Baby Bunting has reported record half-year sales and margin growth for 1H FY26, underpinned by its Store of the Future refurbishments and strategic expansions. The company maintains its full-year profit guidance while unveiling a new exclusive partnership with premium brand Stokke.

Treasury Wine Estates has reported a staggering $649.4 million net loss for the half year ending December 2025, driven by significant impairments on US assets and a drop in revenue. The company has suspended its interim dividend and unveiled a new Luxury-led operating model as it navigates these challenges.

Pentanet has reported steady growth in Q2FY26, driven by a strong 5G revenue jump and sustained positive earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). The company’s new brand campaign and subscriber gains signal a strategic push into the second half of the fiscal year.

Jumbo Interactive has acquired UK-based Dream Car Giveaways for A$109.9 million, marking its entry into the fast-growing UK prize draw market and establishing a significant B2C presence internationally.

Premier Investments reported a 31% jump in net profit to $338.2 million for FY25, driven by the sale of Just Group and a $1.03 billion fully franked In-Specie Distribution to shareholders. Continuing operations showed a profit decline amid strategic brand investments.

Murray Cod Australia Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $8.56 million profit for FY25, driven by expanded production capacity and growing export markets. The company’s strategic focus on domestic strength and sustainable growth underpins its rising global profile.

Airtasker Limited reported a robust FY25 with marketplaces revenue growth accelerating to 18.3%, positive free cash flow, and significant expansion in the UK and US markets. Strategic media partnerships and brand investments underpin this momentum as the company sets sights on further growth in FY26.

McPherson's Limited reported a 3.9% revenue decline in FY25 driven by exiting lower-margin brands, while core brands grew 1.9%. The company posted a statutory net loss of $15 million, weighed down by significant impairments as it completes a major operating model transformation.