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NEXTDC’s 2025 AGM highlights a landmark year with 42% growth in contracted utilisation and a $6.4 billion funding base, alongside strategic board changes and a new incentive plan to secure leadership.

National Australia Bank reported a 1.2% revenue increase to $20.872 billion in FY25, while net profit dipped 2.9% to $6.759 billion. The bank highlighted progress in customer-centric strategy, technology modernization, and sustainability initiatives.

Verbrec Limited is streamlining its business by selling its Competency Training division for $11.5 million and acquiring Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, significantly boosting its digital and automation capabilities.

Excite Technology Services delivered a standout September quarter with record sales and secured $2.1 million in convertible note funding, reinforcing its growth trajectory in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Ansell Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance driven by organic growth, successful Kimberly-Clark PPE integration, and productivity gains, while advancing sustainability goals and managing trade headwinds.

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Global Growth Fund – Class A, an actively managed ETF listed on the ASX aiming to outperform the MSCI World ex Australia Index with a strong ESG commitment and a 0.90% management fee.

LGI Limited has secured $56.2 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement and a Share Purchase Plan to fast-track its renewable energy projects and expand operating capacity beyond 80 MW. The capital raise underpins the company’s strategic growth in landfill biogas recovery and battery storage solutions amid rising energy market volatility.

Ansell Limited has revealed unauthorized access to certain company data through vulnerabilities in licensed third-party software, with no disruption to operations. While most accessed data was non-sensitive, some confidential and personal information was involved.

COG Financial Services is raising A$20 million through an institutional placement to acquire an additional 14.08% stake in Fleet Network, increasing its ownership to over 92%. This move is expected to immediately enhance earnings per share and support COG’s strategic growth in novated leasing and salary packaging.

Australian Unity Limited has announced a $120 million equity raising through a pro rata entitlement offer and wholesale placement, underpinning its ongoing transformation and capital management strategy. The company also reported robust FY2025 financial results, highlighting significant revenue growth and improved profitability.

Excite Technology Services has renewed a $2.14 million contract with Keyton Retirement Living to provide managed cyber security and IT services over two years, reinforcing a strong partnership in a critical sector.

5G Networks has reported a strong FY25 with an 8% revenue increase and a positive EBITDA turnaround, driven by the strategic acquisition of cyber security firm AUCyber. The company’s expansion into sovereign cloud services signals a new growth chapter.