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Maggie Beer Holdings reported a 3.7% rise in net sales to $75.9 million for FY25, driven by retail growth and hamper sales, yet posted a larger overall loss of $24.3 million, impacted by goodwill impairment and discontinued operations.

Ramsay Health Care reported a modest 1.7% increase in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strong Australian and UK hospital performances despite significant impairments in the UK. The company is advancing its multi-year transformation and expects EBIT growth in Australia for FY26, though challenges remain.

Sandfire Resources delivered a standout FY25 with a 12% rise in copper equivalent production and a 46% jump in underlying EBITDA, while slashing net debt by 69%. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook with modest production growth and continued capital discipline.

Air New Zealand reported a resilient $126 million net profit for FY2025 despite grounding up to 11 aircraft due to engine maintenance issues, while advancing its net zero emissions commitment with a new 2030 guidance.

Wagners Holding Company Limited reported a 120% increase in net profit after tax for FY25 despite a 10.4% revenue decline, driven by strong segment performance and cost management. The company also declared a higher fully franked final dividend of 3.2 cents per share.

Big River Industries reported a 2.3% revenue decline for FY25 amid tough market conditions but achieved a notable rebound in the second half, driven by operational efficiencies and cost controls. The company maintains a strong balance sheet and a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

EVZ Limited reported a 9% revenue decline to $108 million in FY2025, driven by a slowdown in its Energy and Resources sector, yet achieved an 8% rise in EBITDA reflecting improved profitability. The company’s net profit after tax fell 42%, impacted by tax adjustments, as it pursues margin expansion and growth through acquisitions.

Redox Limited reported a 9.4% increase in FY25 revenue to $1.244 billion amid challenging global conditions, while profit after tax declined 14.6% to $77.1 million due to margin normalization and rising costs. The company completed three strategic acquisitions and declared a fully franked dividend of 12.5 cents per share.

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.

Breville Group delivers robust FY25 results with double-digit revenue and profit growth, successfully navigating US tariff pressures while expanding globally and investing in manufacturing diversification.

Fletcher Building reported a $419 million net loss for FY25 on softer demand and legacy costs but halved its net debt to $999 million through strategic capital management and divestments.

Collins Foods reported a record $1.52 billion revenue for FY25 with flat EBITDA despite tough market conditions, while signaling optimism for low to mid-teens NPAT growth in FY26.