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Volt Group Limited reported a 24% revenue decline and a net loss of $271,854 for the half year ended June 2025, primarily due to timing delays in Wescone orders and iron ore sector shutdowns. Despite this, the company advances its innovative ATEN waste heat to power technology and expands its EcoQuip solar light tower fleet, while initiating a 12-month on-market share buy-back.

Bapcor Limited reported a 117% jump in statutory net profit after tax for FY25, driven by lower significant items despite a slight revenue decline. The company’s strategic reset, including store consolidations and IT upgrades, sets the stage for renewed growth.

Metro Mining Limited delivered a remarkable turnaround in the first half of 2025, posting record bauxite shipments and a $119.8 million net profit after tax, reversing prior losses and impairments.

Control Bionics Limited reported a 14.8% revenue increase to $6.14 million for FY2025 but also a 3.3% rise in net loss to $6.11 million, while pursuing a $2 million rights issue and expanding its investment portfolio.

Gold Road Resources reports a robust half-year profit surge driven by higher gold prices and sales, while advancing a proposed acquisition by Gold Fields with a shareholder vote set for September.

Cettire Limited reported nearly unchanged revenue for FY2025 but swung to a net loss of $2.6 million, reversing last year’s profit. The luxury fashion e-commerce company declared no dividends amid declining net tangible assets.

BDO Audit has completed its review of HeraMED Limited’s half-year financial report for June 2025, confirming compliance with accounting standards but highlighting significant uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

NTAW Holdings reported a slight revenue increase to $538 million for FY2025 but posted a significant net loss of $44 million, driven by a $39 million impairment charge and operational challenges including the loss of Dunlop distribution rights. The company is executing a business reset focusing on inventory, costs, and cash flow.

CI1 reported a sharp 57% revenue decline in FY25 but reduced its comprehensive loss by 64% through strategic disposals and capital returns. The company’s financial services operations in Australia and Singapore faced tough market conditions, prompting a portfolio reshaping.

OM Holdings reported a significant turnaround to a US$9.6 million loss in H1 2025 despite stable revenue, driven by weaker alloy prices and operational challenges. The company also announced a conditional sale of its 13% stake in the Tshipi Borwa Manganese Mine.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited posted a 25.5% decline in profit after tax for FY25 but marked a milestone with its inaugural dividend payment. The fund remains confident in its small-cap investment strategy amid easing interest rates and geopolitical volatility.

Grange Resources reported a 12% drop in revenue and a 48% plunge in profit for the first half of 2025, driven by weaker sales prices and shipment volumes. Despite the downturn, net tangible asset backing per share edged up slightly.