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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.

James Hardie Industries reported a 9% decline in Q1 FY26 net sales to $900 million, while successfully completing its AZEK acquisition, setting the stage for expanded market reach and product offerings. The company adjusted its FY26 guidance to reflect softer North American demand but remains focused on long-term growth.

Iluka Resources reported a 31% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, challenged by lower mineral sands prices but buoyed by strong cost controls and early project milestones.

Yancoal Australia reported a 16% rise in coal production for the first half of 2025 despite a 15% revenue decline due to softer coal prices, while sustaining a robust cash balance and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

Yancoal Australia reported a 16% rise in coal production for the first half of 2025 despite a 15% drop in revenue driven by falling coal prices and weather-related sales delays. The company remains optimistic about cost control and potential price recovery.

Yancoal Australia Ltd reported a sharp 61% drop in net profit for the first half of 2025, hit by falling coal prices and supply chain disruptions despite a 15% rise in production. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and is advancing key asset deals and growth projects.

Prodigy Gold NL has reported a total mineral resource of 1.03 million ounces of gold, driven by updated estimates at its Tregony and Hyperion deposits and a restatement of Buccaneer resources reflecting higher gold prices.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 25% revenue increase for the first half of 2025, yet underlying profits slipped due to margin pressures from tariffs and product mix shifts. The launch of the A-Star Raptor dual screen cabinet bolstered Asia Pacific sales, while challenges persist in Latin America and online segments.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a steady profit before tax of $13.9 million for the first half of 2025, supported by a 25% revenue increase driven by strong North American and Asia Pacific markets.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a robust 25% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong land-based sales and new product launches, but statutory profit plunged 65% due to foreign exchange losses and one-off transaction costs. The company’s strategic acquisition by Novomatic advances as shareholder approval looms.

Sandon Capital Investments reports a robust 72% increase in net profits, driven by a 32.2% portfolio return that more than doubles market performance, alongside a healthy fully franked dividend yield.

Astron Corporation has secured Hong Kong Court approval for its redomicile scheme, paving the way for its transition to an Australian-listed parent company with new shares issued on a two-for-one basis.