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Australian Vintage Limited reported a strong FY25 with significant profit growth despite flat revenue, underpinned by innovation and cost-cutting initiatives. The company aims for positive free cash flow in FY26, propelled by global brand expansion and operational efficiencies.

Aerometrex has confirmed Robert Veitch as its new CEO and Managing Director, following a strategic overhaul that delivered $2 million in annual cost savings and boosted its MetroMap revenue stream.

Healius Limited reported a 5.7% rise in FY25 revenue driven by pathology growth, while underlying EBIT fell 27% impacted by cyclone disruptions and restructuring. The company advances its pathology strategy and cost savings post-Lumus divestment.

Healius reported a 5.7% rise in FY25 revenue with underlying EBIT meeting consensus, buoyed by strong pathology growth and a significant profit from the Lumus Imaging sale. Despite challenges at Agilex Biolabs and a major goodwill impairment, the company targets improved margins by 2027.

Downer EDI Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 33% rise in underlying NPATA and announced a $230 million share buy-back, underscoring confidence in its transformation and growth outlook. The company’s disciplined portfolio simplification and operational improvements set the stage for steady FY26 performance despite short-term market softness.

Sonic Healthcare reported solid FY2025 results with revenue up 7.6% and a steady profit increase, while declaring a 63-cent final dividend. The company’s recent German acquisition and ongoing synergy efforts set the stage for robust earnings growth in FY2026.

Downer EDI reports a robust FY25 with statutory profit soaring 82% and announces a $230 million share buy-back, signaling confidence in its ongoing transformation.

Whitehaven Coal reported a robust FY25 with $1.4 billion underlying EBITDA and strong production growth from Queensland acquisitions, maintaining a solid balance sheet and setting ambitious cost-saving targets for FY26.

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.