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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.

Step One Clothing reported modest FY25 revenue growth amid a challenging retail environment, driven by strong UK performance and a strategic shift to balance discounting and profitability.

Retail Food Group Limited reported a 1.7% rise in FY25 underlying EBITDA to $29.6 million, driven by strong growth in Beefy’s Pies and a strategic pivot towards Firehouse Subs in Australia. The company is also considering divesting Brumby’s Bakery amid portfolio reshaping.

Mount Gibson Iron reported a significant net loss for FY25 amid weaker iron ore prices but is pivoting towards gold with a major acquisition in the Northern Territory.

The Environmental Group Limited (EGL) reported a robust FY25 with revenue climbing 13.9% to $111.9 million and underlying EBITDA up 9.9%, driven by strategic acquisitions and advances in PFAS technology. The company projects further EBITDA growth of 15-20% in FY26, underpinned by expanding recurring revenue streams.

Emeco Holdings reports robust FY25 results marked by solid revenue growth, margin expansion, and significant debt reduction, setting the stage for continued operational focus and moderate earnings growth in FY26.

Emeco Holdings reported a 5% decline in revenue for FY2025 but achieved a striking 43% increase in net profit, while opting not to pay any dividends.

Iluka Resources delivers resilient half-year results amid economic and geopolitical challenges, maintaining solid margins and progressing critical projects like Balranald and Eneabba.

Spark New Zealand reported FY25 results within updated guidance, unveiling a strategic sale of a majority stake in its data centre business and a renewed five-year focus on core connectivity. The company’s transformation and capital management reset aim to stabilize performance and deliver sustainable shareholder returns.

Fletcher Building reported a $419 million net loss for FY25 on softer demand and legacy costs but halved its net debt to $999 million through strategic capital management and divestments.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

James Hardie Industries reported a 9% decline in Q1 FY26 net sales to $900 million, while successfully completing its AZEK acquisition, setting the stage for expanded market reach and product offerings. The company adjusted its FY26 guidance to reflect softer North American demand but remains focused on long-term growth.