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PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a remarkable 240% surge in net profit for the half year ended June 30, 2025, driven by robust gold and nickel sales amid a challenging mining sector.

Opthea Limited reported a 26% reduction in net loss for FY2025 despite discontinuing its wet AMD drug after failed Phase III trials. The company settled its Development Funding Agreement with investors, securing liquidity and planning a strategic pivot.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals posted a sharp revenue increase driven by its new hyperhidrosis treatment Sofdra, yet reported a substantial net loss reflecting heavy investment in commercialisation. The company’s strong cash position underpins its path to profitability.

Yandal Resources has clarified that a recent spike in its share price follows a significant off-market block trade, with no undisclosed material information influencing the market. The company also signals imminent drilling activity at its Ironstone Well-Barwidgee Gold Project.

Halo Technologies Holdings Ltd reported a $6.06 million half-year loss, narrowing from last year’s $8.04 million, while preparing an $11 million rights issue to bolster its finances amid auditor concerns over asset valuations.

Rewardle Holdings reports a sharp 497% increase in half-year losses amid strategic investments in its MedTech partner CloudHolter and fintech expansions. Despite financial headwinds, the company advances its B2B2C platform with a focus on growth and innovation.

FirstWave Cloud Technology reports a significant reduction in losses for FY25, driven by operational restructuring and new AI initiatives, while setting sights on Latin American expansion.

Range International Limited reported a significantly reduced half-year loss alongside a 63% revenue increase, driven by strong pallet sales and resolution of Indonesian tax disputes. The company is now positioning for growth with factory relocations and new market entries.

Excelsior Capital Limited reports a sharp 98% drop in profit after tax for FY25 following the prior year’s $47.2 million gain from selling its CMI Electrical subsidiary. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share.

RLF AgTech Ltd has reported a remarkable financial turnaround in FY25, with revenues more than doubling and losses narrowing significantly, setting the stage for expansion in FY26.

FBR Ltd reported a 57% revenue increase driven by property sales but posted a $29 million loss as it advances commercialization of its Hadrian X® robotic bricklayer and secures significant new funding.

BauMart Holdings Limited has dramatically reduced its net loss to just $123,086 in FY25, down from $4.68 million the previous year, amid a strategic pivot and successful capital raise.