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Big River Industries reported a modest revenue decline in FY25 but achieved improved margins and operational efficiencies in the second half, positioning itself for growth as market conditions begin to stabilise.

Big River Industries reported a statutory net loss of $14.7 million for FY2025, driven by a $20 million impairment charge on intangible assets amid a 2.3% revenue decline. Despite the setback, the company declared a fully franked 2 cent dividend and showed signs of operational stabilization.

Capral Limited reported a solid first half of 2025 with revenue growth despite volume declines, underpinned by higher aluminium prices and a robust balance sheet. The company is advancing its footprint through acquisition and share buy-back initiatives amid cautious market conditions.

Simonds Group reported a stable $665.6 million revenue for FY25, with normalised net profit after tax surging 90% to $5.7 million, driven by the acquisition of Dennis Family Homes and improved margins.

Simonds Group Limited reported steady revenue of $665.6 million for FY2025, alongside a modest net profit of $1.015 million, as it completed the strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes. The company is focused on integrating the acquisition and driving growth amid a recovering housing market.

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.