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Capral Limited reported half-year earnings in line with expectations despite a 7% decline in volume, buoyed by higher aluminium prices and disciplined cost management. The company anticipates a residential market rebound in the second half of 2025 amid ongoing industrial softness.

Capral Limited reported a solid first half of 2025 with revenue growth despite volume declines, underpinned by higher aluminium prices and a robust balance sheet. The company is advancing its footprint through acquisition and share buy-back initiatives amid cautious market conditions.

VEEM Ltd reported a 15% revenue decline in FY25 amid rising costs and COVID impacts but showed a robust second-half recovery and secured a significant $65 million defence contract renewal.

Finbar Group reports a resilient FY25 with a 16% rise in underlying profit and a robust $1 billion development pipeline, underpinned by strong sales and strategic focus.

Super Retail Group delivered record sales growth in FY25 despite margin pressures, expanded its store network, and boosted loyalty membership, while declaring a special dividend alongside its final payout.

Harmoney Corp Limited has turned around its fortunes with a $5.5 million profit for FY25, reversing last year's loss, while revenue climbed nearly 8%. Despite the positive results, the company has not declared any dividends.

WOTSO’s FY2025 results reveal an 11% revenue decline but a significantly reduced net loss, alongside a raised distribution payout, signaling cautious optimism amid market challenges.

Saunders International reported a slight revenue dip and a sharp EBITDA decline in FY2025, offset by a transformative acquisition that dramatically expands its order book and pipeline.

Vicinity Centres has reported a robust increase in revenue and net profit for FY25, alongside a steady distribution payout to securityholders. The company’s financial health shows promising resilience amid a competitive real estate market.

VGI Partners Global Investments Limited reported a $17.6 million net loss for FY25 but maintained its dividend policy and executed a $73 million share buy-back, signaling confidence amid market challenges.

The Lottery Corporation has reported resilient FY25 results with a dividend increase and strong digital channel growth, despite below-average jackpot outcomes and economic headwinds.

Lynch Group Holdings delivered solid FY25 results with revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by strong Australian operations and expanding Chinese exports. The company also announced a full acquisition agreement, setting the stage for a transformative year ahead.