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Nufarm reported a mixed FY25 with strong crop protection profits offset by a statutory loss from seed restructuring, while targeting earnings growth and debt reduction in FY26.

Nufarm Limited reported a $165.3 million statutory loss for FY25, driven by restructuring costs in Seed Technologies despite strong Crop Protection growth. A CEO transition and refinancing moves set the stage for FY26.

KMD Brands reported a challenging FY25 with a net loss but has launched a transformative ‘Next Level’ strategy focused on cost reset, product innovation, and digital growth. Early FY26 trading shows promising sales momentum, signaling potential turnaround.

Decidr AI Industries has completed its acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in Decidr.ai, issuing 78.4 million shares to the vendor and appointing founder Paul Chan as co-CEO and Chief Innovation Officer.

Urbanise.com Limited has secured a landmark partnership with National Australia Bank to integrate banking services into its cloud-based strata management platform, marking a pivotal step in modernising an industry long reliant on legacy systems.

Biotron Limited has launched a $1.5 million non-renounceable rights issue to fund its strategic acquisition of Sedarex Limited and support ongoing drug development programs. The capital raise follows shareholder approval and aims to diversify Biotron’s portfolio with a next-generation general anaesthetic.

Urbanise.com Limited has secured a landmark partnership with National Australia Bank to integrate banking and payments into its cloud-based strata management platform, setting the stage for a major industry disruption in 2026.

Vintage Energy has signed a conditional agreement to acquire Metgasco’s 25% stakes in key Southern Flank gas joint ventures and is considering acquiring Bridgeport’s stakes, aiming to accelerate development of the Vali and Odin gas fields.

Merino & Co. has secured a significant distribution agreement with a Shanghai-based omni-channel partner, committing to annual sales of approximately A$1.5 million and expanding its footprint in China’s luxury fashion market.

Titan Minerals reports significant wide zones of porphyry-hosted gold-silver-copper mineralisation at its Dynasty Gold Project in Ecuador, with a resource update expected in early 2026.

Stakk Limited has requested a voluntary suspension of its shares on the ASX as it finalises a significant new customer contract, with trading set to resume upon announcement or by 20 November.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Bisley & Company to explore marketing and distribution of its high-reactivity metakaolin product, AusPozz™, across Australia and key international markets.