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Alexium International Group faced a tough FY25 with declining sales amid a soft US mattress market but is poised for growth in FY26 thanks to technological advances and strategic funding support.

Locate Technologies reported a 5% revenue increase for FY25, driven by strong growth in its Locate2u platform, while Zoom2u faced revenue headwinds. The company also expanded its Bitcoin holdings and raised $2.5 million in capital.

Ambertech Limited anticipates surpassing $100 million in revenue for FY25, driven by a strong second half and improved profitability across key segments.

Step One Clothing reports modest revenue growth for FY25 despite a dip in earnings before interest and tax, highlighting ongoing consumer caution and strategic marketing restraint.

Ricegrowers Limited (SunRice) reported a 3.7% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite a 1.5% decline in revenue, driven by strategic cost savings and product innovation. The company announced a fully franked 50 cent final dividend and reactivated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Accent Group reports a modest decline in like-for-like sales and margin compression in the second half of FY25, setting full-year EBIT guidance between $108 million and $111 million.

Treasury Wine Estates faces a pivotal shift as RNDC ends its California distribution, prompting a strategic rethink amid a slightly lowered FY25 EBIT forecast.

Eagers Automotive reported a record-breaking 2024 with $11.2 billion in revenue and maintained its dividend, while securing a pivotal retail agreement with BYD Australia and unveiling a new community initiative.

Restaurant Brands posted record FY24 sales and margin improvements, powered by strong growth in New Zealand and digital innovation, while facing ongoing challenges in Australia and California.

Restaurant Brands posted a record $1.4 billion in sales for FY24, alongside a 62.6% surge in net profit, despite ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty. The company remains cautious on FY25 guidance but is focused on margin improvement and strategic growth.

Life360 has reported a landmark first quarter in 2025, with soaring user engagement and robust revenue growth that underscore its resilience in a cautious consumer market.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reports robust sales growth across Australia and New Zealand in Q3 FY25, maintaining momentum in a competitive retail environment.