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Whitehaven Coal reported a robust FY25 with underlying NPAT of $319 million and record production, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and announcing shareholder returns. The company’s FY26 guidance signals continued operational focus amid stabilizing coal markets.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 53% revenue increase to $5.83 billion in FY25, driven by full-year contributions from its Queensland acquisitions. Despite a cyclical price downturn, the company strengthened its balance sheet and declared a fully franked final dividend of 6 cents per share.

IPH Limited reported a 13.2% rise in net profit after tax to $68.8 million for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions in Canada and organic growth across Asia-Pacific. Revenue surged 16.5% to $710.3 million despite inflationary pressures and operational challenges.

VEEM Ltd reported a 15% revenue decline in FY25 amid rising costs and COVID impacts but showed a robust second-half recovery and secured a significant $65 million defence contract renewal.

VEEM Limited’s FY25 results reveal a challenging year with revenue down 15%, yet a strong second half turnaround driven by cost cuts and efficiency gains. The company also secured a significant $65 million contract extension and new supplier status for a major US submarine program.

Saunders International reported a slight revenue dip and a sharp EBITDA decline in FY2025, offset by a transformative acquisition that dramatically expands its order book and pipeline.

Hansen Technologies reported robust FY25 results, driven by strong growth in its Energy & Utilities and Communications & Media sectors, highlighted by a major $50 million contract with VMO2. The company’s disciplined cost management and strategic investments in AI and acquisitions underpin its optimistic outlook for FY26.

Mount Gibson Iron Limited reported a substantial net loss for FY2025 amid iron ore price drops and operational challenges, while announcing a strategic acquisition in the gold sector.

APA Group reported a robust FY25 with underlying EBITDA rising 6.4% to $2.015 billion and distribution per security increasing by 1 cent to 57.0 cps, underpinned by resilient operations and strategic growth initiatives.

APA Group delivered robust FY25 financial results with earnings near the top of guidance and announced confident FY26 growth plans, underpinned by cost reductions and a $2.1 billion project pipeline.

Spark New Zealand reported FY25 results within updated guidance, unveiling a strategic sale of a majority stake in its data centre business and a renewed five-year focus on core connectivity. The company’s transformation and capital management reset aim to stabilize performance and deliver sustainable shareholder returns.

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.