Latest Profitability News

AF Legal Group has resolved a significant legal claim related to a senior lawyer's 2022 hire, incurring up to $600,000 in costs, while navigating an ongoing regulatory probe. Despite these challenges, the firm remains optimistic about improved profitability in the second half of FY25.

Nanoveu Limited has launched a $2.7 million capital raising via a share placement and a substantial options offer, pending shareholder approval for securities issued to its Executive Chairman. The prospectus outlines key risks and the impact on the company’s capital structure.

DigitalX Limited has significantly increased its Solana token holdings, marking a strategic pivot to yield-generating digital assets through staking. The company aims to leverage this move to enhance recurring revenue and support blockchain ecosystem growth.

Asara Resources has amicably settled its legal dispute with joint venture partner Costa Rica Dos over the Loreto Copper Project in Chile, paving the way for clearer project ownership and collaboration.

Capral Limited reported steady 2024 financial results with solid profitability despite softer residential markets, while announcing board changes and continuing its share buy-back program.

Guzman y Gomez has unveiled an ambitious expansion and margin improvement plan at the 2025 Macquarie Australia Conference, reaffirming its FY25 guidance and spotlighting strong franchise growth and operational excellence.

Smartgroup reports a solid start to 2025 with stable revenue and a surge in electric vehicle leasing orders, while cautiously navigating evolving government incentives and market conditions.

SSH Group has signed a binding agreement to acquire Total Contract Mining, enhancing its mining services capabilities and appointing key industry leaders to drive growth.

Orica Limited reported its strongest half-year EBIT in over a decade, driven by robust demand for premium blasting products and technology adoption, alongside significant safety and sustainability achievements.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

Super Retail Group updates key sales growth figures while outlining increased costs from system upgrades and distribution centre transitions, signaling a cautious outlook amid mixed retail conditions.