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Lindsay Australia reported a 5.6% revenue increase in FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and growth in transport and rural sectors, even as margins tightened amid competitive pressures and higher costs.

Liberty Financial Group returned to profit growth in FY25, driven by margin expansion and lower credit impairments, while declaring a generous 52 cent dividend. The company signals optimism for loan origination recovery and portfolio growth in the year ahead.

Liberty Financial Group reported a 16% rise in statutory net profit after tax for FY25, alongside a 10% increase in underlying earnings, while maintaining stable loan growth and strong capital positions.

Accent Group reported steady FY25 sales of $1.62 billion with a slight dip in profits, while advancing its Sports Direct rollout and extending key brand agreements.

Inghams Group Limited reported a 3.4% revenue decline and an 11.5% drop in net profit for FY25, impacted by a new Woolworths supply agreement and lease accounting changes, while maintaining stable underlying earnings and declaring an 8-cent fully franked final dividend.

Australian Vintage Limited reported a strong FY25 with significant profit growth despite flat revenue, underpinned by innovation and cost-cutting initiatives. The company aims for positive free cash flow in FY26, propelled by global brand expansion and operational efficiencies.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a modest revenue increase but a sharp profit decline in FY25, unveiling a new CEO and a refreshed growth strategy to tackle industry challenges.

Goodman Group reported a robust FY25 with a 13% rise in operating profit to $2.31 billion, driven by strong data centre development and strategic capital management. The Group targets continued growth with a 9% OEPS increase forecast for FY26.

Brambles Limited reported a robust 10% increase in underlying profit for FY25, driven by sales growth and asset efficiency, while announcing a US$400 million share buy-back for FY26. The company also outlined a positive outlook with continued digital transformation and sustainability progress.

Lynch Group Holdings delivered solid FY25 results with revenue growth led by Australian supermarket floral demand and strong Chinese tulip exports, while FY26 outlook signals mixed conditions.

Lynch Group Holdings Limited reported solid revenue growth and a sharp reduction in net loss for FY2025, while announcing a scheme of arrangement acquisition by Hasfarm Holdings Limited.

Orora reported a solid FY25 with EBIT up 9.5% and NPAT rising 18%, driven by full-year Saverglass contribution and robust cans volume growth. The company completed its portfolio transformation by divesting OPS and is investing heavily in cans capacity amid a challenging global environment.