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Abacus Group has reversed last year’s losses to post a $26.9 million statutory profit in FY25, maintaining its distribution and signalling confidence for FY26 despite market challenges. The group’s commercial portfolio shows resilience, supported by a strategic stake in Abacus Storage King and ongoing capital management.

Abacus Group (ASX – ABG) reported a strong turnaround in FY25 with a net profit of $26.9 million and a 35.6% rise in revenue, maintaining steady distributions while navigating a strategic stake in Abacus Storage King amid an acquisition proposal.

American West Metals has completed critical development and permitting milestones at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, advancing its Pre-Feasibility Study and revealing promising drilling results that hint at resource expansion.

Renascor Resources has completed key preparatory milestones for its Purified Spherical Graphite demonstration plant in Adelaide, with construction set to begin next month. The facility aims to challenge China’s dominance in battery anode materials using an innovative, eco-friendly purification process.

GR Engineering Services Limited reported a 12.96% increase in revenue to $479 million for FY25, alongside a 9.7% rise in net profit after tax to $34.2 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 12 cents per share, signaling confidence in its robust project pipeline and financial position.

Diatreme Resources has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with Project Status granted across its silica sand tenements in Far North Queensland, alongside critical tenure renewals that preserve its strategic landholdings. This development strengthens its pathway toward long-term production of low-iron, high-purity silica sand.

Genetic Signatures Limited reported a 63% revenue surge to $15.9 million in FY25, driven by strong Australian sales and progress in EMEA, while navigating a $20.1 million net loss and a strategic pivot towards partnerships for automated diagnostics.

EVT Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.22 per share for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, payable in late September. This move underscores the company’s steady commitment to shareholder returns amid a dynamic entertainment sector.

Rubicon Water Limited posted its strongest revenue since IPO at $69.1 million in FY25, driven by robust growth in the US and EMEA markets. Despite a $7 million net loss, the company improved cash flow and reduced debt, positioning itself for further global irrigation automation expansion.

Michael Hill International reported a steady FY25 with revenue holding firm at $643.7 million and a return to profitability despite ongoing retail challenges. The year saw strategic store closures, digital sales growth, and leadership changes, setting the stage for a reset under new CEO Jonathan Waecker.

EVT Limited reported a solid financial year with normalised revenue rising 1.3% to A$1.237 billion and EBITDA up 6.3%, while net profit after tax surged 593%, driven by operational resilience and strategic growth initiatives including a major hotel management acquisition.

Carnegie Clean Energy reported a $2.33 million net loss for FY2025 but made significant strides in commercialising its wave energy technologies, supported by new loans and a US subsidiary launch.