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Articore Group has initiated an on-market share buy-back of up to 10% of its issued capital, signaling renewed confidence in its turnaround and long-term growth prospects.

Articore Group Limited has reported its first profitable quarter in four years, delivering a $0.8 million EBIT in 1QFY26 and reaffirming its FY26 guidance amid strategic investments in AI and new product launches.

Airtasker has landed a £2.5 million media investment from Channel 4’s venture arm to accelerate growth in the UK, building on a strong marketplace performance and deepening a strategic media partnership.

Gumtree Australia Markets has officially appointed Tommy Logtenberg as Managing Director, cementing his leadership role after serving as CEO since 2023. The move signals continuity and confidence in the company’s strategic direction.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported a 5% decline in revenue but a striking 71% jump in EBITDA for the first half of 2025, driven by margin expansion and operational efficiencies across its classifieds marketplaces in emerging regions.

Gumtree Australia Markets Limited reports a transformational FY25 marked by a $6.8 million Capital Markets division sale, a near doubling of EBITDA, and promising expansions in transactional services and partnerships.

Gumtree Australia Markets Limited has completed the sale of its Capital Markets business, reporting a 6% revenue decline but a notable rise in EBITDA from its core Classifieds segment. The company is now focused on expanding its transactional offerings and strategic partnerships.

Harris Technology Group reported a 17% revenue decline for FY25 but improved its net loss by nearly 32%, driven by a pivot towards higher-margin refurbished IT products and tighter inventory management.

Mad Paws Holdings reported a 14% revenue increase and improved EBITDA margins in FY25, while preparing to sell its marketplace business to Rover Group and exit e-commerce operations.

Mad Paws Holdings reported a $12.27 million loss for FY25, deepening from last year, as it divests its Pet Chemist business and agrees to a $62 million acquisition by Rover Group.

Airtasker Limited reported a robust FY25 with marketplaces revenue growth accelerating to 18.3%, positive free cash flow, and significant expansion in the UK and US markets. Strategic media partnerships and brand investments underpin this momentum as the company sets sights on further growth in FY26.

Airtasker Limited reported a 12.8% increase in revenue to $52.6 million for FY25, driven by growth in Australia, the UK, and the US. However, the company’s net loss widened significantly to $37.7 million, reflecting heavy investment in global marketing and media partnerships.