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Region Group delivered a robust FY25 with a $212.5 million statutory profit driven by property revaluations, steady distributions, and strong portfolio metrics. The REIT also advanced sustainability goals and announced CEO retirement plans, setting the stage for strategic continuity.

Monadelphous Group Limited has reported a robust 35% increase in net profit for the 2025 financial year, alongside a 7% revenue rise, prompting a notable dividend hike.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 48% increase in net profit after tax for FY2025, alongside a 4.6% rise in revenue and an 11.3% dividend hike, reflecting improved operational performance and financial resilience.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% increase in sales revenue to A$7.494 billion for FY25, alongside a 48.1% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$430 million. Despite a statutory net loss, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid market challenges and portfolio reshaping.

RWC reported a 5.5% increase in FY25 net sales driven by the Holman acquisition, while adjusted EBITDA edged up 1.1% amid margin pressures. The company warns of tariff-related cost impacts in FY26, offset by ongoing cost savings and strategic adjustments.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation reported a solid 5.5% revenue increase and a 13.5% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by the full-year impact of its Holman Industries acquisition and strategic capital returns.

Lake Resources has tapped its At-the-Market facility to raise A$1.575 million, aiming to fund key development stages of its flagship Kachi lithium project in Argentina.

Simonds Group delivered stable FY25 revenue and modest EBITDA growth despite one-off acquisition expenses, positioning itself for growth through strategic product and channel expansion in FY26.

Simonds Group reported a stable $665.6 million revenue for FY25, with normalised net profit after tax surging 90% to $5.7 million, driven by the acquisition of Dennis Family Homes and improved margins.

360 Capital REIT (ASX, TOT) reported a modest statutory net profit for FY25 and projects a fully tax-deferred distribution yield of 7.6% for FY26, underpinned by a modern, well-leased portfolio and strategic growth initiatives.

Kogan.com has recorded a significant non-cash goodwill impairment related to its Mighty Ape acquisition, reflecting ongoing challenges in New Zealand’s retail market and delayed technology recovery.

Botala Energy has raised A$1.5 million through a discounted share placement to fund critical drilling and feasibility work at its Serowe CBM Project in Botswana. Directors and the CEO are backing the raise, signaling confidence in the project’s potential.