Latest Operational Efficiency News

ARN Media reported a 7% revenue decline in the first half of FY25 amid audience challenges and a sluggish post-election market, yet digital audio revenue surged 21%. A $40 million transformational cost-out program and leadership overhaul set the stage for a strategic reset and growth in the second half.

EML Payments Limited reported a 9% revenue increase and 13% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY25, while advancing its EML2.0 transformation and Project Arlo technology platform. Despite a net loss impacted by a shareholder class action provision, the company’s renewed client pipeline and strategic restructuring signal a pivotal phase ahead.

Worley Limited reported a mixed FY2025 with a slight revenue decline but strong profitability gains and a stable dividend, signaling resilience in engineering services.

Sayona Mining reports a 124% surge in Ore Reserves at its North American Lithium operation, alongside an 8% Mineral Resource increase, reinforcing its position in the North American lithium market.

Mach7 Technologies Limited reported a 16% revenue increase to AUD 33.8 million for FY25, alongside a 22% reduction in net loss, driven by a strategic shift to subscription-based sales and disciplined cost management.

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.

Duratec Limited reported a record FY25 with revenue climbing to $573 million and EBITDA up 11.3%, driven by strong growth in Energy and Emerging sectors despite softer Defence and Mining results.

Australian Finance Group Ltd (AFG) has reported record FY25 results, with net profit after tax rising 21% to $35 million, driven by strong growth across its broker network and manufacturing division.

Nine Entertainment reported a 2% revenue rise in FY25, powered by digital and subscription growth, while navigating EBITDA pressures and completing a major Domain stake sale.

Lovisa Holdings Limited reported a 14.2% revenue increase to A$798.1 million for FY25, driven by a net addition of 131 stores globally. Profit after tax rose 4.8% to A$86.3 million, while the company declared a final unfranked dividend of 27 cents per share.

Mastermyne Group Limited reported a tough FY2025 with significant revenue and profit declines due to external disruptions, yet strengthened its order book and cash position, positioning itself for future growth.

Apiam Animal Health posted modest FY25 revenue growth but saw net profit plunge due to asset impairments, while receiving a non-binding acquisition proposal from Adamantem Capital.