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Katana Capital Limited reported a 10.63% gross investment return for the 2025 financial year, surpassing the All Ordinaries index by 1.16%. The fund’s defensive strategy and valuation discipline helped navigate a volatile market environment.

Katana Capital Limited reported a solid increase in net profit for FY2025 alongside a fully franked dividend and a strategic share buyback, signaling confidence despite lower revenue.

Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% increase in FY25 group sales to $618.1 million, driven by strong growth in Adairs and Mocka brands, while Focus on Furniture faced challenges. The company’s new CEO Elle Roseby has initiated a strategic reset and sustainability initiatives to position the group for long-term growth.

COG Financial Services reported a modest 1% revenue increase and stable underlying profits for FY25, driven by strong Novated Leasing growth and key acquisitions, while cutting its final dividend and shifting focus to EBITDA.

COG Financial Services reported a slight dip in net profit after tax but saw strong growth in its Novated Leasing segment, alongside strategic acquisitions and a steady dividend.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

Woolworths Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September with an optional dividend reinvestment plan.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

EDU Holdings has reported a striking 114% revenue increase in the first half of FY25, driven by strong enrolment growth at Ikon and a maiden fully-franked dividend declaration.

Fenix Resources reported a strong 22% revenue increase for FY25 but saw net profit tumble 84% amid heavy investment in production expansion. The company declared a fully franked dividend exceeding net profit, balancing shareholder returns with growth ambitions.

Worley Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.25 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady shareholder returns amid a complex energy sector landscape.

ARN Media reported a 7% revenue decline in the first half of FY25 amid audience challenges and a sluggish post-election market, yet digital audio revenue surged 21%. A $40 million transformational cost-out program and leadership overhaul set the stage for a strategic reset and growth in the second half.