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Light & Wonder reported a slight revenue dip in Q2 2025 but expanded earnings and margins, fueled by its $850 million Grover acquisition and a strategic shift to a sole ASX listing.

REA Group Ltd has reported robust FY25 results with a 15% increase in revenue and a 23% rise in core net profit, alongside a 31% lift in dividends. The company also announced the retirement of CEO Owen Wilson after a decade at the helm.

dorsaVi has acquired exclusive global rights to advanced RRAM technology, promising major performance gains in its biomedical sensors, while securing key contracts and raising $2.44 million to fuel US market growth.

Spenda Limited has reported a record-breaking FY25 with cash receipts soaring 114% to $11.5 million and launched its APG Pay platform backed by a $50 million funding commitment. The company also trimmed operating costs by 39%, setting a leaner foundation for FY26 growth.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has advanced its global Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis pain with active patient recruitment in Australia and the US, backed by a $41.2 million convertible note facility. The company also expanded its osteoarthritis portfolio through the acquisition of Proteobioactives and the Pentacoxib™ oral therapy.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings signals a stronger finish to FY25 with an expected $22 million underlying profit, driven by strategic marketing and cost efficiencies. Investors await the full results due in August.

Tetratherix Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with a $25 million ASX listing, an exclusive licensing agreement with Bio Optix for ophthalmic devices, and progress on FDA regulatory submissions for its prostate spacer product.

Connexion Mobility reported steady revenue growth and a 7% increase in net profit before tax for Q4 FY25, driven by expanding SaaS subscriptions and strategic product enhancements.

Viva Leisure has grown from 29 gyms in 2019 to over 480 locations, leveraging proprietary technology and a multi-brand strategy to lead fitness innovation across Australia and beyond.

Viva Leisure has launched a refreshed corporate brand and published 'The Viva Story,' outlining its transformation into a global, technology-driven fitness ecosystem.

PlaySide Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced a premium real-time strategy PC game, Game of Thrones, War for Westeros, set for global release in 2026. The game invites players to command iconic factions in the battle for the Iron Throne.

Cash Converters has secured a £12 million growth facility from Lloyds Bank and agreed to acquire 10 UK franchise stores, marking a significant step in its UK expansion strategy.