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Elders Limited has reported a robust 67% increase in underlying EBIT for the half-year ending March 2025, driven by livestock market recovery and real estate growth, alongside five new acquisitions and ongoing transformation initiatives.

Elders Limited has reported a robust 67% increase in underlying EBIT for the first half of FY25, driven by higher livestock prices and strategic acquisitions, while navigating challenges from dry weather impacting crop inputs.

Turners Automotive Group has reported a record FY25 performance, with net profit after tax rising 17% to $38.6 million and dividends increasing 14% to 29.0 cents per share, showcasing resilience amid challenging economic conditions.

EROAD Limited reported solid financial results for FY25, with revenue up 6.8% to NZ$194.4 million and a substantial improvement in free cash flow to NZ$16 million. The company’s strategic focus on enterprise fleet growth and innovation underpins a confident FY26 guidance.

Restaurant Brands posted record FY24 sales and margin improvements, powered by strong growth in New Zealand and digital innovation, while facing ongoing challenges in Australia and California.

Far Northern Resources has reported promising Phase 1 drilling results at its Bridge Creek gold project, revealing significant gold grades and extending mineralisation footprints both north and south of the current resource. The company awaits further assay results to refine future drilling plans.

Dicker Data reported a 2.9% increase in FY24 gross revenue to $3.37 billion with stable EBITDA, while FY25 starts strong with 17.4% sales growth driven by AI and Windows 10 refresh demand.

Aurora Energy Metals has received a further US$550,000 from Eagle Energy Metals, extending the option to acquire the Aurora Uranium Project and underpinning key development milestones.

Nufarm Limited reported a 3% revenue increase and a 17% rise in underlying EBIT for HY25, driven by strong crop protection volumes and improved cost management. However, net debt climbed 12%, pushing leverage to 4.5 times, highlighting ongoing financial balancing acts.

Webjet Group Limited reported a stable FY25 EBITDA of $39.4 million despite a 7% decline in bookings driven by soft domestic flight demand. Growth in international bookings and strategic investments underpin a confident outlook.

Nufarm Limited posted a 3% revenue increase to $1.81 billion for the half-year ending March 2025, driven by Crop Protection growth, yet profits fell sharply due to omega-3 inventory write-downs and higher costs. The company withheld its interim dividend amid ongoing operational challenges.

Catapult Group International Ltd reported a milestone FY25 with ACV exceeding US$100 million, driven by strong SaaS growth and record profitability. The company’s innovative product launches and improved cost efficiencies underpin a confident outlook for FY26.