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Briscoes Group has reported a resilient half-year performance for the period ending July 2025, maintaining near-record sales and solid profits despite ongoing economic challenges. Strategic investments in technology and infrastructure continue to position the company for future growth.

Briscoe Group Limited reported a near-flat half-year sales performance with a modest decline in net profit, while advancing key strategic investments including a new distribution centre. The company declared a 10-cent interim dividend amid cautious economic outlook.

Collins Foods delivered record $1.5 billion revenue in FY25, pivoting to focus on KFC growth in Australia and Germany while exiting Taco Bell. Despite impairments and wage remediation costs, the company targets strong profit growth in FY26.

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.