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Peet Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 60% surge in net profit after tax and declared a higher fully franked dividend, underpinned by strong sales and improved capital management. The company is also undertaking a strategic business review while navigating leadership transitions.

Downer EDI reports a robust FY25 with statutory profit soaring 82% and announces a $230 million share buy-back, signaling confidence in its ongoing transformation.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a steady FY25 underlying profit before tax of $22.3 million, maintaining revenue despite a challenging new car market and declaring a final dividend. The group’s strategic focus on cost control, inventory discipline, and acquisitions underpinned its resilience.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a 4% revenue increase and a 35% jump in operating profit for FY25, driven by growth in corporate and private clients despite a government contract decline. The company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a modest increase in statutory profit after tax to $49.9 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, alongside a steady fully franked dividend of 28 cents per share. The company’s Pre-tax Net Tangible Asset backing rose 14.7%, outperforming the ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

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.

Finbar Group Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 16% rise in underlying profit and a strong $1 billion development pipeline, signalling confidence in Western Australia's property market.

Alliance Aviation Services reported a robust 19% revenue increase to $769.7 million in FY25, driven by fleet expansion and strong operational performance. The company’s strategic investments and contract growth set a positive tone for FY26.

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.

Whitefield Income Limited has reported a $7.8 million net profit in its first seven months as an ASX-listed company, alongside steady monthly dividends annualised at 8%. The company’s portfolio outperformed its benchmark, signaling a promising start post-IPO.

Stockland delivered a robust FY25 with a statutory profit of $826 million, underpinned by strategic portfolio reshaping and expanded capital partnerships. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook, targeting higher funds from operations per security and sustained distributions.