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VEEM Limited has completed a $14 million placement to accelerate its growth in the defence sector, highlighted by a new 9-year manufacturing licence agreement with Northrop Grumman valued initially at US$33 million. This positions VEEM alongside major US defence contractors and signals a significant step into the expanding submarine and naval supply chains.

Simble Solutions has landed a significant three-year contract to deploy its SimbleSense energy intelligence platform across more than 60 UK forecourt sites operated by Ascona Group. This deal underscores Simble’s expanding footprint in the UK energy management sector and supports Ascona’s ambitious net-zero goals.

Finbar Group has launched its $115 million Riverbank Residences project with over 70% of apartments sold, while August sales hit a 30-year high, signalling strong demand for mid-tier Perth apartments.

IperionX has boosted its titanium powder capacity by 60% with no extra capital, cutting unit costs to $55/kg, and is now accelerating a US Department of Defense-backed expansion to 1,400 tpa aiming for the lowest-cost titanium production in America.

Lumos Diagnostics, backed by BARDA, is set to begin a pivotal pediatric clinical study to extend the use of its rapid respiratory infection test, FebriDx, to children aged 2–12 in U.S. CLIA-waived settings, potentially unlocking a $1 billion market.

Orbital Corporation Limited posted a $4.3 million net loss for FY25, reflecting a revenue decline amid production transitions. The company secured a $3 million capital raise to support new UAV engine development and expand its global footprint.

Volt Group Limited reported a 24% revenue decline and a net loss of $271,854 for the half year ended June 2025, primarily due to timing delays in Wescone orders and iron ore sector shutdowns. Despite this, the company advances its innovative ATEN waste heat to power technology and expands its EcoQuip solar light tower fleet, while initiating a 12-month on-market share buy-back.

Solvar Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 17.4% increase in normalised NPAT and launched Bennji, a new commercial lending brand targeting small businesses.

Dicker Data Ltd reported a robust 15.7% increase in gross revenue for H1 FY25, driven by AI deployments and accelerated PC refresh cycles. The company also provided confident FY25 guidance amid strategic moves into AI ecosystems and cybersecurity.

Dicker Data Limited reported a robust half-year performance for FY25, with gross sales climbing 15.7% to $1.84 billion and net profit after tax rising 11.1% to $39.4 million, driven by strong demand in AI solutions and Windows 10 refresh cycles.

Appen Limited reported a 9.2% revenue decline to $103.2 million for H1 2025, offset by robust 67% growth in its China business unit. Despite increased net losses, the company maintains a strong cash position and focuses on generative AI expansion and operational efficiency.

Cash Converters International Limited reports a robust 41% increase in statutory net profit for FY2025, driven by a strategic transformation that includes exiting payday lending, expanding luxury retail, and growing its franchise footprint in Australia and the UK.