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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.

Collins Foods Limited reported record revenue of $1.52 billion for FY25, up 2.1%, but statutory net profit plunged 88.5% due to significant impairments and wage provisions. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 15 cents per share, signaling confidence despite challenges.

Jameson Resources has released a 2025 feasibility update for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, confirming reserves and revealing a 200% increase in pre-tax NPV despite significant capital and operating cost inflation.

Jameson Resources has released a 2025 feasibility update for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, confirming reserves and revealing a doubling of project NPV despite inflationary cost pressures.

Endeavour Group reports a challenging Q3 with Retail sales down 3.1% and Hotels up 5.1%, while announcing Jayne Hrdlicka as incoming CEO and maintaining capital and finance guidance.

Baby Bunting Group unveils its ambitious ‘Store of the Future’ strategy, targeting a return to double-digit EBITDA margins through store refurbishments, new small format pilots, and enhanced omni-channel capabilities. The company sets FY25 NPAT guidance between $10 million and $12.5 million, underpinned by a 40% gross margin target.

Baby Bunting has reported a robust first half of FY25 with a 37% rise in pro forma NPAT and solid sales growth, underpinned by strategic execution and margin expansion.

Lendlease Group has reported a robust turnaround in its half-year results, posting an operating profit after tax of $122 million and advancing its strategic capital recycling initiatives. The company is on track to reduce gearing and enhance operational efficiency amid ongoing market challenges.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.