Latest Legal Challenges News

Mayne Pharma reported a 5% revenue increase to $408.1 million for FY25 but posted a net loss of $93.8 million, narrowing from the prior year. The company’s planned acquisition by Cosette Pharmaceuticals faces legal hurdles, delaying completion.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a $471.5 million net loss for FY25, marking a 72% improvement from the prior year but underscored by ongoing regulatory challenges and a complex joint venture exit.

Jatcorp Limited reported a $6.9 million net loss for FY25, hit by a trademark dispute in China that suspended key product sales. Despite setbacks, the company is accelerating new channel growth and product innovation to regain momentum.

The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed Harvey Norman’s appeal against prior legal declarations, setting the stage for an upcoming penalty hearing that could impact the retailer’s future.

Zoono Group Limited reported a 19.1% revenue increase to NZ$1.25 million for FY2025, alongside a significantly reduced net loss. The company is pivoting towards B2B markets, focusing on antimicrobial and shelf-life extension technologies, supported by a recent AUD 1.78 million capital raise.

Mineral Resources Limited posted a $896 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by significant impairments, while Onslow Iron achieved commercial production and governance reforms reshape the board.

BPH Energy Limited reported a 49% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by gains in its energy and biotech investments, while facing a pivotal Federal Court hearing over the renewal of the PEP-11 offshore gas exploration permit.

ADX Energy has updated its Upper Austria prospect inventory, reporting a substantial net mean prospective resource of 374 million barrels of oil equivalent and outlining near-term drilling plans focused on low-risk shallow gas and near-field oil plays.

EML Payments Limited reported a 9% revenue increase and 13% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY25, while advancing its EML2.0 transformation and Project Arlo technology platform. Despite a net loss impacted by a shareholder class action provision, the company’s renewed client pipeline and strategic restructuring signal a pivotal phase ahead.

WAM Active Limited reported a robust FY2025 with a 26.4% investment portfolio gain and a steady fully franked dividend of 6.0 cents per share, underscoring its active management approach amid evolving market conditions.

Coles Group Limited reported modest growth in FY25 with $44.35 billion revenue and $1.08 billion net profit, underpinned by major supply chain investments and sustainability milestones. The company maintained dividends but faces ongoing legal challenges.

G8 Education Limited reported a 12.4% rise in net profit to $22.5 million for the first half of 2025, navigating lower occupancy and divestments with strategic cost controls and capital management.