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SEEK Limited's FY2025 half-year results reveal a 4% decline in sales revenue amid softer job ad volumes, yet the company impressively increased its interim dividend by 26%, supported by strong free cash flow growth.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited reported a solid 14.8% increase in net sales for the first half of FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and organic growth, yet signals a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation posts a robust 14.8% sales increase and a 31.8% jump in net profit for H1 FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and solid cost efficiencies.

Mighty Kingdom has completed a strategic review, trimming $2.5 million in annual costs without disrupting current contracts and positioning itself for new revenue growth.

Carbonxt Group Limited has initiated a $2 million Share Purchase Plan following successful capital raises, aiming to bolster its Kentucky activated carbon facility as it nears commercial production.

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.

Forbidden Foods Limited has raised $1 million to boost inventory for its Blue Dinosaur and Oat Milk Goodness brands, following a remarkable 104% jump in quarterly sales.

Touch Ventures Limited reported a substantial $24.9 million net loss for 2024, driven by impairments in legacy investments, while strategically pivoting with new stakes in Tixel and Reshop and welcoming Gannet Capital as a major shareholder.

Pure Foods Tasmania has executed key loan extensions with Commonwealth Bank and outlined a comprehensive turnaround strategy to address its financial challenges, despite ongoing material uncertainty over its going concern status.

Embelton Limited reported a notable 25.4% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, yet managed a 23% increase in net profit, underscoring effective cost controls amid a challenging construction market. The company declared an interim dividend consistent with the prior period, signaling confidence despite subdued outlook.