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Orora reported a solid FY25 with EBIT up 9.5% and NPAT rising 18%, driven by full-year Saverglass contribution and robust cans volume growth. The company completed its portfolio transformation by divesting OPS and is investing heavily in cans capacity amid a challenging global environment.

Articore Group reports a milestone fourth quarter with record gross profit margins and positive EBIT, setting the stage for a profitable FY26. The company’s disciplined turnaround strategy shows tangible progress despite ongoing marketplace revenue challenges.

Articore Group reported an 11% decline in FY25 revenue to $438.6 million, with net losses widening to $11.3 million despite margin improvements from operational restructuring. The company aims for a profitable turnaround in FY26 under new leadership.

Ventia reported solid HY25 results with profit growth and a 43% dividend increase, underpinned by major contract wins and an upgraded FY25 outlook.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a solid FY25 with a 7.8% post-tax portfolio return and a fully franked final dividend of 3.6 cents per share, underpinned by strong growth in private tech investments and strategic realisations.

Ventia Services Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.1071 per share for the six months ending June 2025, with 90% franking, payable in October.

Orora Limited reported a 24.4% increase in FY25 revenue to A$2.09 billion, marking the completion of its strategic portfolio reshaping with the sale of its North American packaging business. The company advances sustainability targets while maintaining steady dividends and a share buyback program.

Ventia Services Group reported a 32.6% jump in half-year profit to $134.5 million despite a slight 1.5% revenue decline, declaring a 10.71 cents interim dividend and upgrading full-year earnings guidance.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a solid $19.3 million net profit for FY25, declared a fully-franked dividend yielding 8.1% grossed-up, and deployed $40.8 million into expanding its fast-growing tech portfolio.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund has announced a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to buy up to $30,000 in shares without brokerage fees. The move aims to increase fund size and trading liquidity ahead of potential broker coverage.

Origin Energy reported a solid FY25 with strong Energy Markets performance, robust LNG trading gains, and rapid customer growth at Octopus Energy, while declaring a fully franked 60 cent dividend for the year.

Origin Energy reported a rise in statutory and underlying profits for FY25, driven by strong LNG trading gains that balanced softer Energy Markets earnings. The company also increased its fully franked dividend and outlined a positive outlook for FY26.