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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.

Lynch Group Holdings delivered solid FY25 results with revenue growth led by Australian supermarket floral demand and strong Chinese tulip exports, while FY26 outlook signals mixed conditions.

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.