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The Agency Group has delivered a record financial performance in FY2025, with Gross Commission Income surpassing $125 million, driven by strong growth in residential sales and property management. The company’s unique national direct agency model and strategic expansion into emerging markets underpin its positive outlook.

Webjet Group Limited reported steady FY25 EBITDA of $51.6 million, buoyed by rising international bookings despite domestic softness, and unveiled an ambitious FY30 strategy including the acquisition of Locomote to expand its business travel footprint.

Dicker Data has reported a robust first half of FY25, with revenue climbing 15.7% driven by AI-related deals and an accelerated PC refresh cycle. The company raised its full-year guidance, signaling confidence despite ongoing market challenges.

X2M Connect reports a 43% revenue decline in FY25 but improves gross margins and expands into the Middle East and renewable energy sectors, setting a positive outlook for FY26.

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.