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APA Group reported solid FY25 financial results with revenue and EBITDA growth, advanced key infrastructure projects, and meaningful progress on climate targets, while navigating executive leadership transitions.

Spark New Zealand reported FY25 results within updated guidance, unveiling a strategic sale of a majority stake in its data centre business and a renewed five-year focus on core connectivity. The company’s transformation and capital management reset aim to stabilize performance and deliver sustainable shareholder returns.

James Hardie Industries reported a 9% decline in Q1 FY26 net sales to $900 million, while successfully completing its AZEK acquisition, setting the stage for expanded market reach and product offerings. The company adjusted its FY26 guidance to reflect softer North American demand but remains focused on long-term growth.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a steady profit before tax of $13.9 million for the first half of 2025, supported by a 25% revenue increase driven by strong North American and Asia Pacific markets.

Hancock & Gore Limited has completed its acquisition of Trutex Group, setting the stage for a strategic rebrand as Schoolblazer Limited and targeting $200 million in pro-forma revenue. The move aims to create a global leader in school uniforms with expanded scale and leadership.

Felix Group Holdings Limited announces a strategic acquisition of Nexvia Pty Ltd to boost vendor monetisation and expand its SaaS platform capabilities, supported by a $16 million capital raise. The deal is expected to increase Felix’s pro-forma ARR by 38%, positioning the company for accelerated growth.

Centuria Capital Group has outperformed its FY25 earnings guidance, reporting a 4.3% rise in operating EPS and announcing ambitious FY26 growth targets alongside the launch of Australia’s first public sovereign AI Factory.

Centuria Capital Group reported a robust FY25 with $19.7 billion in assets under management and earnings per stapled security exceeding guidance. The group is poised for strong FY26 growth, driven by stabilizing real estate markets and its pioneering sovereign AI Factory.

XRF Scientific Limited reported a record profit for FY25, driven by strong mining sector demand and international sales growth, alongside strategic acquisitions that bolster its market position.

Wide Open Agriculture has launched a pre-feasibility study for a large-scale lupin protein facility in Western Australia, aiming to establish a new global food category and reduce production costs. This move marks a pivotal step toward commercial scale and global leadership in sustainable plant-based proteins.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.3% increase in sales revenue to $729.9 million for FY2025, driven by strong export growth and steady domestic sales, while profit after tax declined 5%. The company declared a special fully franked dividend amid ongoing US expansion efforts.

AdAlta Limited outlines its innovative 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy approach, in-licensing Asian CAR-T assets and progressing clinical trials in Australia to unlock value. The company also seeks partners for its anti-fibrotic and anti-malarial protein therapeutics.