Latest Operational Efficiency News

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a solid half-year profit increase of 14.6%, driven by strong portfolio returns and a strategic shift to quarterly dividends. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share payable in March 2026.

ARN Media Limited reported a 10% revenue decline in FY25 alongside a strategic reset focusing on digital transformation and cost savings. Leadership changes and improved cash flow underpin the company’s pivot to a digitally driven entertainment model.

Freelancer Limited has reported a landmark FY25 with record net profit and revenue growth, powered by strong AI integration and strategic expansion across its core marketplaces.

Flight Centre Travel Group has delivered a robust first half in FY26, reporting record total transaction value and profit growth, underpinned by AI-driven efficiency and strategic portfolio reshaping.

Embark Early Education Limited delivered a robust 2025 financial performance, marked by significant revenue and EBITDA growth, while setting sights on expanding through a strategic takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited.

MyEco Group has reported a 38% improvement in profit before tax and a 51% rise in normalised EBITDA for the first half of FY26, driven by operational restructuring and targeted sales growth. The company’s refreshed leadership team and strategic priorities set the stage for further expansion in sustainable packaging markets.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd reported a robust 27.2% revenue increase and a 61.6% rise in net profit for H1 2026, driven by strong international sales and progress in autonomous braking technology.

Wisr Limited reports robust half-year growth with a 23% increase in its loan book and a 14% rise in revenue, setting the stage for expected cash profitability in the second half of FY26.

Amplitude Energy has delivered a standout half-year performance with record gas production and a 246% jump in profit, while advancing key projects and strengthening its balance sheet.

VEEM Ltd posted a significant half-year loss of $19.5 million, driven by a 30% revenue decline and a $24.8 million impairment on gyro product development. Despite setbacks, new product launches and US defence market progress offer a hopeful outlook.

Iress Limited reported a 7.4% revenue decline to $556.3 million for FY25 but achieved a 21.5% rise in profit before tax, declaring a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share. The company sharpened its focus on core Wealth and Trading software businesses while advancing sustainability and AI innovation.

Big River Industries has posted a $1.4 million profit for the half-year ending December 2025, reversing a substantial loss from the previous year, while completing a strategic acquisition in Perth.