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Civmec Limited reported solid FY2025 financials with revenue surpassing A$810 million and a strengthened order book of A$1.25 billion, underpinned by its strategic acquisition of Luerssen Australia.

Bisalloy Steel Group Limited reported a 24.4% rise in profit after tax to $19.6 million for FY25, driven by strong Armour & Protection steel sales and international growth. The company declared a 16.5 cents per share fully franked final dividend, up 43.5% from last year, while advancing key growth initiatives in Asia and sensor technology.

Duratec Limited reported record FY25 results with revenue of $573 million and a robust $4.16 billion project pipeline, driven by strong Energy and Emerging sectors growth. Despite Defence sector delays, the company is well positioned for expansion in FY26.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd delivered a solid FY25 with $74.8 million revenue driven by subsea buoyancy demand, underpinning a $5.0 million underlying EBITDA. The company’s $57 million subsea order book and recent $45 million SURF awards set a promising stage for FY26 growth.

Fleetwood Limited has reported a remarkable 284% increase in net profit after tax for FY25, alongside a 400% rise in dividends, signaling strong momentum across its modular building and accommodation segments.

Ambertech Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to $101.2 million for FY25, yet net profit after tax fell sharply by 38% to $0.84 million amid inflationary pressures and increased costs. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and remains optimistic about FY26.

PeopleIN’s FY2025 results reveal a revenue dip amid challenging conditions, offset by strategic cost savings, strong cash flow, and a $6 million share buy-back, positioning the company for growth in Queensland and Defence sectors.

PeopleIN Limited posted a statutory net loss of $11.862 million for FY25, impacted by tough economic conditions and weather disruptions, while achieving significant cost savings and announcing a $6 million share buy-back.

VEEM Ltd posted a 15% revenue decline and a 57% net profit drop for FY25, reflecting cyclical defence contract impacts. The company secured a $65 million ASC contract extension and continues investing in R&D and automation to drive future growth.

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.

VEEM Limited has achieved approved supplier status with Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding, positioning itself to enter the US defence supply chain with anticipated RFQs in the first half of FY26.

SHAPE Australia reports a robust FY25 with a 32% jump in net profit, driven by strategic diversification and a 173% surge in regional revenue.