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Metro Performance Glass is set to strengthen its balance sheet and support its turnaround strategy through a $15 million to $24 million equity raise, with Amari Metals Australia poised to become the majority shareholder. This recapitalisation aims to reduce debt and improve operational focus amid challenging market conditions.

Reece Limited projects FY25 EBIT between A$548m and A$558m, citing ongoing softness in housing markets across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, alongside rising competition in its key US residential construction segment.

SGH Ltd has reaffirmed its FY25 guidance for high single-digit EBIT growth while targeting a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.0x by year-end, underpinned by disciplined capital allocation and operational improvements across its diversified industrial, energy, and media businesses.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

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.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

Simonds Group delivered a resilient $13.6 million EBITDA in 1H FY25 amid a soft residential market and announced a strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes to fuel future growth.

Simonds Group reported a resilient first half of FY25 with EBITDA growth despite market softness and announced a strategic acquisition to strengthen its market position.

Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.