Latest Competition News

Step One Clothing reported modest FY25 revenue growth amid a challenging retail environment, driven by strong UK performance and a strategic shift to balance discounting and profitability.

Hansen Technologies reported robust FY25 results, driven by strong revenue growth, strategic contract wins, and deepening AI integration. The company’s expansion in Germany and sustainability leadership further underpin its positive outlook.

Hansen Technologies reported a remarkable 105.7% increase in statutory net profit for the year ended June 2025, while maintaining its dividend payout. The company also expanded its footprint with a strategic investment in Canadian AI firm Dial AI.

Breville Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.19 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady shareholder returns amid a competitive consumer market.

Mount Gibson Iron reported a significant net loss for FY25 amid weaker iron ore prices but is pivoting towards gold with a major acquisition in the Northern Territory.

Zenith Minerals has initiated a 3,000-metre deep diamond drilling program at its Red Mountain Project in Queensland, targeting a Mt Wright-style gold system and a concealed porphyry copper deposit. Supported by government funding, this exploration phase builds on eight years of work and aims to unlock significant resource potential.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited reported a robust 45% increase in revenue for FY2025, boosted by the acquisition of Force Fire Holdings and a strong profit uplift. The company also announced a doubled final dividend, signaling confidence in its expanding operations.

Spark New Zealand reported FY25 results within updated guidance, unveiling a strategic sale of a majority stake in its data centre business and a renewed five-year focus on core connectivity. The company’s transformation and capital management reset aim to stabilize performance and deliver sustainable shareholder returns.

Yancoal Australia reported a 16% rise in coal production for the first half of 2025 despite a 15% revenue decline due to softer coal prices, while sustaining a robust cash balance and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 25% revenue increase for the first half of 2025, yet underlying profits slipped due to margin pressures from tariffs and product mix shifts. The launch of the A-Star Raptor dual screen cabinet bolstered Asia Pacific sales, while challenges persist in Latin America and online segments.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a steady profit before tax of $13.9 million for the first half of 2025, supported by a 25% revenue increase driven by strong North American and Asia Pacific markets.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a robust 25% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong land-based sales and new product launches, but statutory profit plunged 65% due to foreign exchange losses and one-off transaction costs. The company’s strategic acquisition by Novomatic advances as shareholder approval looms.