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GALE Pacific reported a slight revenue dip and a net loss in FY25, driven by US market challenges including tariffs and weak consumer demand. The company is now overhauling its US operations and diversifying manufacturing to restore profitability.

Harvey Norman Holdings reported a robust 39% jump in profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong franchise sales, a booming property portfolio, and strategic international expansion.

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 financial results, driven by growth in franchisee sales, property portfolio appreciation, and digital investments. The company’s integrated retail, franchise, property, and digital system across multiple countries underpins its sustained shareholder returns.

The Calmer Co. International Limited reported a strong revenue increase of 88% for the year ended June 2025, yet the company still recorded a net loss of nearly $4 million, with no dividends declared.

Biome Australia Limited reports its first profitable year since 2018, driven by a 41.6% revenue increase and significant international growth.

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.

Nine Entertainment reported a 2% revenue rise in FY25, powered by digital and subscription growth, while navigating EBITDA pressures and completing a major Domain stake sale.

Cash Converters International Limited reports a robust 41% increase in statutory net profit for FY2025, driven by a strategic transformation that includes exiting payday lending, expanding luxury retail, and growing its franchise footprint in Australia and the UK.

Helloworld Travel Limited reported a mixed FY25 performance with an 8.6% decline in Total Transaction Value but a rise in underlying EBITDA, alongside a fully franked final dividend and a strategic acquisition in New Zealand.

SPC Global reports stronger-than-expected FY25 results driven by international growth and synergy gains, while unveiling a new premium beverage division and a major lender transition.

Michael Hill International reported broadly flat FY25 financial results despite challenging retail conditions, with growth in Australia and Canada offset by ongoing difficulties in New Zealand. Strategic initiatives and early FY26 sales hint at cautious optimism.

Vita Life Sciences reported a robust half-year performance with revenue up 15.4% to A$45.5 million and a 12.2% rise in net profit, driven by strong growth in Australia and Southeast Asia. The company also increased its interim dividend to 4.5 cents per share, signaling confidence despite challenges in China.