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Harvey Norman Holdings reported a robust 39% jump in profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong franchise sales, a booming property portfolio, and strategic international expansion.

Cluey Ltd has marked a pivotal year with a $4.4 million EBITDA improvement and its first positive operating cash flow quarter, alongside renewed student growth. The company is now pivoting towards AI-driven product expansion to sustain momentum.

Gratifii Limited reported a substantial 82% increase in revenue for FY25, driven by key acquisitions, yet underlying losses widened due to integration and impairment costs. The company faces ongoing challenges despite top-line growth.

Visionflex Group Limited reported a sharp 33% decline in revenues and a 69% increase in net losses for FY25, with auditors flagging material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Bapcor Limited reported a decline in FY25 pro-forma net profit after tax by 8.4%, alongside a successful $170 million debt refinancing extending maturities to 2029-2031. The company declared a fully franked final dividend and announced significant board and executive changes.

Regal Investment Fund reported a sharp 78% drop in operating profit for FY25 but maintained steady performance slightly above the RBA Cash Rate. The fund bolstered its position with a $104 million capital raise and extended its on-market buy-back program through mid-2026.

Gumtree Australia Markets Limited has completed the sale of its Capital Markets business, reporting a 6% revenue decline but a notable rise in EBITDA from its core Classifieds segment. The company is now focused on expanding its transactional offerings and strategic partnerships.

Swift Networks Group reported a 3.5% revenue decline in FY25 and a near doubling of losses, while raising $2.3 million and extending loan terms amid contract uncertainties.

Sayona Mining delivered record lithium concentrate production and sales in FY25, driving revenue to $223 million despite a 16% drop in selling prices. The company also recorded a significant $271 million impairment on its North American Lithium assets amid weaker market conditions.

Atlas Pearls reported increased pearl harvest and sales volumes for FY25, driving revenue growth to $44.3 million, though profits declined compared to the previous year. The company declared a fully franked final dividend, underscoring its solid financial footing.

Cettire Limited reported FY25 results showing stable sales revenue and a breakeven adjusted EBITDA despite a challenging luxury goods market. The company’s strategic focus on profitability, supply chain expansion, and emerging markets diversification underpins its resilience.

Cettire Limited reported stable revenue for FY25 despite a challenging luxury market, but profitability sharply declined due to increased promotional activity and softer demand.