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Vinyl Group Ltd lifted revenue by nearly 31% to $18.85 million in FY2026 but continued to post a loss, albeit nearly halved to $8.65 million. The media company expanded aggressively through multiple acquisitions, boosting its asset base and goodwill while maintaining a going concern stance.

NZME delivered a notable turnaround in the first half of 2026, doubling operating profit and cutting net debt by $13.9 million, led by strong audio revenue and digital expansion despite a challenging economic backdrop.

Vinyl Group has completed its acquisition of Time Out Australia, securing exclusive rights to the brand and expanding its media reach across digital and events platforms.

Adslot Technologies, the wholly owned subsidiary behind Adslot's Marketplace platform, has appointed a voluntary administrator due to financial strain from its clearing house revenue model. The platform's operation now shifts to a fee-only basis under Adslot Limited.

Vinyl Group has acquired Time Out Australia from Time Out England for nominal consideration, boosting its digital audience reach to 55% of Australians and completing a $2.4 million placement to fund integration. The acquisition is expected to be earnings accretive in FY27, reinforcing Vinyl's position as a leading cultural media platform.

Nine Entertainment’s acquisition of QMS Media and sale of Nine Radio mark a strategic pivot, with strong Q3 digital and subscription revenue growth cushioning a cautious Q4 advertising environment.

Adslot Ltd has activated its StoreFront digital advertising platform across multiple international markets, driving $148.9 million in total transaction value for FY25 amid significant cost savings and a growing sales pipeline.