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Big River Industries reported a modest revenue decline in FY25 but achieved improved margins and operational efficiencies in the second half, positioning itself for growth as market conditions begin to stabilise.

Coles Group delivered a robust FY25 performance with a 3.6% rise in group sales revenue and a strong 10.7% increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by its supermarkets division and digital expansion.

G8 Education reported a 3.7% revenue decline but a 12.4% rise in net profit for the first half of 2025, amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges impacting occupancy. The company declared a dividend and announced a share buyback, underscoring confidence despite sector headwinds.

G8 Education Limited reported a moderate earnings improvement for the half year ended June 2025 despite ongoing occupancy challenges and regulatory uncertainty. The company is intensifying child safety measures following a Victorian incident and plans a share buy-back to enhance shareholder value.

Shaver Shop Group Limited reported a slight dip in FY25 sales but achieved record gross margins and EBIT growth, driven by its successful Transform-U private brand launch. Early FY26 trading shows promising sales momentum.

Ampol Limited has announced a proposed $1.1 billion acquisition of EG Group Australia, significantly expanding its retail network and accelerating its U-GO brand rollout. The deal promises strong earnings accretion and cost synergies, pending regulatory approval.

Viva Leisure has reported its strongest financial year ever, with record revenue and membership growth driven by strategic acquisitions and technology expansion.

Orora Limited reported solid FY25 financial results driven by strong performance in its Cans business and the Saverglass acquisition, alongside key capacity expansions and glass network optimizations. The company’s robust balance sheet supports ongoing shareholder returns and a positive outlook for FY26.

Orora reported a solid FY25 with EBIT up 9.5% and NPAT rising 18%, driven by full-year Saverglass contribution and robust cans volume growth. The company completed its portfolio transformation by divesting OPS and is investing heavily in cans capacity amid a challenging global environment.

Pacific Smiles Group Limited reported a sharp 75.5% drop in statutory profit for FY 2025 due to one-off takeover expenses, yet underlying profit surged 38.6% on solid revenue growth and operational improvements.

Nick Scali Limited reported a resilient FY25 with solid sales growth in Australia and New Zealand, while UK operations continue to improve margins despite ongoing losses. The company declared a fully franked dividend and outlined plans for further expansion.

Harvest Technology Group reports a 135% revenue increase in Q4 FY25, new leadership appointments, and a strategic listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange to broaden its investor base.