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Freelancer Limited has delivered a landmark FY25 with record profitability, a major NASA contract win, and significant AI-driven growth across its marketplaces and payment services.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported a sharp 18% revenue decline in FY2025 due to shedding low-margin businesses, yet achieved a remarkable 205% jump in EBITDA, signalling a successful pivot to core classifieds in emerging markets.

KMD Brands has reported solid half-year growth and launched a $65.3 million equity raising alongside debt refinancing to support its Next Level transformation strategy.

CAR Group Limited has announced the issue price for shares under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) at $23.409 per share for the FY26 interim dividend, reflecting recent trading activity.

Airtasker has secured a $5 million media partnership with Nine Entertainment, aiming to accelerate its brand growth across Australia’s leading media platforms. This strategic move comes as Airtasker rides strong marketplace momentum and positions itself for the evolving AI-driven labour market.

Articore signals a new chapter by acquiring India’s Frankly Wearing to fast-track its technology and market expansion, while affirming its independent growth strategy and welcoming a seasoned director to its board.

Myer Holdings reports a strong first half with total sales up 24.5% and underlying NPAT rising 21.7%, driven by brand expansion and strategic investments. The group’s growth strategy remains firmly on track amid ongoing market challenges.

Briscoe Group Limited reported record full-year sales of NZD 798.8 million for FY2026, with net profit after tax dipping slightly to NZD 59.2 million. The company maintained dividends and invested heavily in supply chain upgrades despite a challenging retail environment.

Felix Group Holdings has appointed seasoned tech leader Chris Atkin as CEO, aiming to drive growth and integrate its Nexvia platform. Atkin’s track record in scaling SaaS businesses signals a strategic push for disciplined expansion.

Stakk Limited defies the tech sector slowdown by securing nine new institutional clients in February, adding $1.67 million in annualised recurring revenue and reinforcing its AI-driven platform’s market traction.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported an 18% decline in statutory revenue to A$54.8 million for 2025, while operating EBITDA surged 205% to A$9.1 million, despite a net loss of A$18 million impacted by a significant goodwill impairment and a fraud incident in Colombia.

Spenda Limited reported a significant reduction in its half-year net loss to $6 million, alongside a doubling of payment transaction volumes, as it restructures leadership and refocuses its core software and payments products.