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Gale Pacific’s FY25 results reveal resilience amid US market challenges, with growth in Australia and the Middle East offsetting tariff impacts and prompting a major US operating restructure.

GALE Pacific reported a slight revenue dip and a net loss in FY25, driven by US market challenges including tariffs and weak consumer demand. The company is now overhauling its US operations and diversifying manufacturing to restore profitability.

3P Learning reported a 30% rise in underlying EBITDA to $15.5 million for FY25, alongside a return to statutory profitability and a key acquisition to strengthen its literacy offerings.

PointsBet reports a 6% revenue increase and returns to normalised EBITDA profitability in FY25, while the board unanimously backs MIXI Australia’s all-cash $1.25 per share takeover offer, urging shareholders to reject a rival hostile bid.

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.