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Auckland International Airport reported a 12% revenue increase to NZD 1 billion and a 12% rise in underlying profit, driven by growing passenger numbers and strong commercial performance. The airport is progressing a major infrastructure program while achieving significant emissions reductions.

Kaili Resources has officially confirmed a change of control with Mr Jianzhong Yang now holding over 60% of shares, alongside a significant board reshuffle. The company remains focused on advancing its rare earth elements exploration in South Australia.

Complii FinTech Solutions has posted a 28.7% increase in revenue for FY25 alongside a significant reduction in net loss, triggering the vesting of over 20 million performance rights.

Astron Corporation Limited is set to redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia through a scheme of arrangement, creating a new Australian parent company, Aus NewCo. This move aims to align the corporate structure with its Australian assets and simplify shareholder voting.

Euroz Hartleys Group Limited reported a robust 87.7% increase in net profit for FY25, driven by growth across brokerage, underwriting, and wealth management. The company declared a fully franked full-year dividend of 5.5 cents per share, reflecting confidence in its operational leverage and balance sheet strength.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate alleged breaches related to Yowie Group’s recent share placement and funding arrangements, finding no material impact on company control or disclosure issues.

Alliance Aviation Services reported a robust 19% revenue increase to $769.7 million in FY25, driven by fleet expansion and strong operational performance. The company’s strategic investments and contract growth set a positive tone for FY26.

Prescient Therapeutics reported an 11.1% reduction in net loss for FY2025, progressing its lead candidate PTX-100 into Phase 2a trials with FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations, supported by a recent $9.8 million capital raise.

Alliance Aviation Services Limited reported a 19% revenue increase to $760.9 million in FY2025, while net profit after tax slipped 5% to $57.3 million amid operational challenges. The company declared a fully franked dividend of 3.0 cents per share and expanded its fleet to 79 aircraft.

Straker Ltd reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 but achieved record gross margins and adjusted EBITDA, underscoring its strategic shift to AI-driven language services and expanding IBM partnership.

WAM Strategic Value reported a near 50% drop in net profit for FY2025 but maintained its fully franked dividend, supported by an 8.6% portfolio gain that outperformed market downturns.

LDR Assets Pty Ltd, part of the Lederer Family Office, has initiated an off-market takeover offer for all stapled securities in the Elanor Commercial Property Fund at a 5.3% premium to recent prices. The bid signals a potential overhaul of ECF’s management and governance.