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Shaver Shop Group Limited reported a slight decline in revenue and net profit for FY2025, offset by improved gross margins driven by private label launches and exclusive product rights. The company declared a steady fully franked dividend and outlined strategic growth initiatives.

Data#3 Limited reported a robust FY25 with $3 billion in gross sales and an 11.4% rise in net profit before tax, underpinned by cloud, security, and AI demand. The company’s FY26 strategy focuses on customer experience and operational excellence amid evolving IT sector trends.

NAOS Ex-50 Opportunities Company Limited (ASX, NAC) reported a strong turnaround with a $7.55 million profit after tax for FY25 and a 28.9% portfolio return, declaring a 1.5 cent per share dividend. The company’s focused investments in emerging Australian and New Zealand companies underpin its robust performance and disciplined capital management.

Pharmx Technologies reported a 13% increase in FY25 revenues to $7.53 million, driven by strong growth across its Gateway and Marketplace platforms. The company maintained positive EBITDA and a solid cash position despite legal expenses, setting the stage for an ambitious FY26 growth strategy.

COSOL Limited reported a robust 15% revenue increase in FY25, bolstered by organic growth and the strategic acquisition of Toustone, enhancing its AI capabilities. The company is poised for continued expansion with a focus on multi-year contracts and proprietary software solutions.

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.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced an on-market buy-back of up to $400 million worth of its fully paid ordinary shares, set to commence in late September 2025. The move signals a strategic capital return without requiring shareholder approval.

StepChange Consultants has exceeded its FY25 prospectus forecasts, delivering higher revenue and EBITDA alongside robust headcount expansion, setting a promising stage for FY26 growth.

Platinum Asia Investments shareholders have decisively approved a scheme to restructure the company by swapping their shares for units in a new ETF, moving the firm closer to a significant transformation pending court approval.

Whitebark Energy has secured independent confirmation of substantial hydrogen and helium prospective resources at its Rickerscote Prospect in South Australia's Officer Basin, highlighting a promising new frontier for clean energy minerals.

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with EBIT rising 8% to $1.54 billion, supported by strong performances in Boral and WesTrac, alongside a 49% surge in operating cash flow. The company projects continued earnings growth in FY26 amid disciplined capital management and operational improvements.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reported steady FY25 results, maintaining near-full occupancy and a strong portfolio valued at $728 million, while advancing key redevelopment projects and sustainability initiatives.