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Michael Hill International reported a steady FY25 with revenue holding firm at $643.7 million and a return to profitability despite ongoing retail challenges. The year saw strategic store closures, digital sales growth, and leadership changes, setting the stage for a reset under new CEO Jonathan Waecker.

Venus Metals Corporation reports outstanding metallurgical test results from its Bellchambers Gold deposit, confirming high gold recoveries and a straightforward processing route. The findings bolster the project's economic prospects and hint at future cost efficiencies.

Southern Cross Media Group (SCA) reports a robust FY25 with 5% revenue growth, a surge in digital earnings, and a significant reduction in debt, underpinning a resumed dividend payout.

Navigator Global Investments has delivered a record financial performance in FY25, with Adjusted EBITDA rising 26% and net profit after tax soaring 80%, underpinned by strong asset growth and strategic board changes.

Southern Cross Media Group reported a 5% revenue increase for FY2025, powered by growth in broadcast radio and digital audio, with its LiSTNR platform achieving profitability for the first time. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4 cents per share and outlined a new executive remuneration framework aligned with shareholder returns.

PeopleIN’s FY2025 results reveal a revenue dip amid challenging conditions, offset by strategic cost savings, strong cash flow, and a $6 million share buy-back, positioning the company for growth in Queensland and Defence sectors.

Embark Early Education Limited reported a strong half-year performance with revenue up 43.5% and profit after tax rising 62.2%, driven by acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The company expanded its footprint with a new centre in Queensland, adding 99 childcare places.

Stanmore Resources delivered resilient first-half 2025 results despite severe wet weather, maintaining solid production and financial metrics while suspending its interim dividend amid economic uncertainty.

Stanmore Resources Limited reported a net loss of US$50.5 million for the half-year ended June 2025, reversing a prior profit amid falling coal prices and operational disruptions from severe weather. The company’s underlying earnings also took a hit, reflecting challenging market conditions.

nib Holdings reported a solid FY25 with underlying operating profit of $239.2 million and 3.2% policyholder growth, driven by digital innovation and operational efficiencies. The Group’s strategic focus on core health insurance and adjacent services sets the stage for continued momentum into FY26.

nib Group reported solid FY25 results with revenue growth to $3.6 billion and a 9.4% rise in net profit after tax, while maintaining its full-year dividend at 29 cents per share. The company’s Australian private health insurance business achieved record policyholder growth amid ongoing claims inflation and operational efficiencies.

Nuix Limited reported an 8% rise in Annualised Contract Value for FY25, powered by a surge in Nuix Neo sales, despite posting a net loss after tax. The company’s strategic pivot to higher-value contracts and technology restructuring sets the stage for FY26.