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Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% increase in total sales for FY25 to $618.1 million, with underlying EBIT holding steady despite challenges in its Focus on Furniture segment. The company’s omni-channel strategy and online growth remain key drivers amid rising net debt and transition costs.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

PlaySide Studios reported a 25% revenue decline to $48.7 million for FY25, resulting in a $12.1 million net loss. The company is banking on new game launches and cost savings to reverse the downturn in FY26.

Woolworths Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September with an optional dividend reinvestment plan.

Stakk Limited has landed a strategic $3.05 million contract with U.S.-based Sharetec Systems, expanding its Embedded Finance footprint and pushing annual recurring revenue beyond $3 million.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

EDU Holdings has reported a striking 114% revenue increase in the first half of FY25, driven by strong enrolment growth at Ikon and a maiden fully-franked dividend declaration.

Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.04 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady shareholder returns amid a competitive media landscape.

McPherson’s Limited reported a 3.9% revenue decline in FY25 due to shedding non-strategic brands, while its core health and beauty brands grew modestly. The company’s transition to a wholesaler and third-party logistics model marks a pivotal shift aimed at long-term growth despite a widened net loss.

Duratec Limited reported record FY25 results with revenue of $573 million and a robust $4.16 billion project pipeline, driven by strong Energy and Emerging sectors growth. Despite Defence sector delays, the company is well positioned for expansion in FY26.

McPherson’s Limited reported a 3.9% revenue decline to $139 million in FY25 amid a strategic shift to a pharmacy wholesaler model, posting a $15 million net loss but signaling moderate EBITDA growth ahead.

Vonex Limited reported a significant reduction in net loss alongside operational improvements and a strengthened balance sheet, while advancing a major acquisition scheme with MaxoTel.