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Biome Australia Limited has reported its first net profit alongside a 41.6% jump in sales revenue, driven by strong domestic growth and expanding international partnerships.

Canterbury Resources has announced a non-renounceable Share Purchase Plan to raise up to $0.75 million at a discounted price of 2 cents per share, offering eligible shareholders a chance to increase their holdings without brokerage fees.

Atturra Limited reported a robust 24% increase in FY25 revenue to $300.6 million, driven by cloud services growth and strategic acquisitions. The company eyes over $384 million revenue in FY26, underpinned by expanding proprietary IP and AI investments.

XPON Technologies has redeemed $1.575 million of convertible notes, raised $0.375 million through a share placement, and secured a $420k loan facility, signaling renewed investor confidence and a stronger financial footing.

Biome Australia Limited reports its first profitable year since 2018, driven by a 41.6% revenue increase and significant international growth.

Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% sales increase in FY25, powered by strong performances from its Adairs and Mocka brands, while Focus on Furniture struggled. The company is advancing its Vision 2030 strategy with technology upgrades and operational improvements.

Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% increase in total sales for FY25 to $618.1 million, with underlying EBIT holding steady despite challenges in its Focus on Furniture segment. The company’s omni-channel strategy and online growth remain key drivers amid rising net debt and transition costs.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

Woolworths Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September with an optional dividend reinvestment plan.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

Domino's Pizza Enterprises has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.215 per share, unfranked, payable in October with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1% discount.

McPherson's Limited reported a 3.9% revenue decline in FY25 driven by exiting lower-margin brands, while core brands grew 1.9%. The company posted a statutory net loss of $15 million, weighed down by significant impairments as it completes a major operating model transformation.