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Raiz Invest reported robust FY25 results with 15% revenue growth and a near break-even net loss, underpinned by strong customer and funds growth. The fintech’s strategic innovations and partnerships set a positive tone for FY26.

Lifestyle Communities reported a challenging FY25 with a significant statutory loss driven by a VCAT ruling, yet signs of sales recovery and a refreshed strategy offer a path forward.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a 20% revenue increase in FY25 driven by higher NdPr sales, yet net profit fell sharply amid ramp-up costs and market challenges. The company completed key growth projects and unveiled its Towards 2030 strategy focused on downstream expansion.

Perpetual Limited reported a resilient FY25 with a slight dip in underlying profit, offset by strong asset growth and progress on its Simplification Program and Wealth Management sale.

Eagers Automotive Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.24 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

Eagers Automotive has reported a robust first half of 2025, with revenue climbing nearly 19% and net profit rising 8.8%, while maintaining its interim dividend at 24 cents per share.

SDI Limited reported a 16.7% rise in net profit after tax for FY2025, driven by improved gross margins and operational efficiencies despite a slight sales dip. The company maintained its dividend while investing in automation and new product development.

Xref Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss for FY2025 and a return to positive EBITDA, driven by strategic cost restructuring and a transition to a SaaS business model.

IDP Education’s FY25 results reveal a 14% revenue decline amid a 29% drop in student placement volumes, but strong price growth and cost discipline underpin a multi-year transformation aimed at future profitability.

IDP Education reports a 14% revenue decline in FY25 due to policy restrictions impacting student volumes, while unveiling a multi-year transformation program aimed at cost reduction and digital innovation.

Ai-Media Technologies reported a 2.1% revenue decline to $64.86 million in FY25, driven by a strategic shift to technology sales and a 25% drop in services revenue. Despite a higher net loss, underlying EBITDA rose 11%, reflecting progress in its SaaS transformation and global expansion.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 13.9% revenue decline to $95.9 million for FY25 but achieved a 53% improvement in net loss after tax, driven by cost savings and operational efficiencies. The company’s strategic repositioning includes leadership changes and expanded vocational offerings.