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Metcash Limited’s FY26 half-year results reveal steady revenue amid tobacco sales decline, driven by growth in foodservice, liquor, and hardware segments alongside digital marketplace expansion.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited delivered a standout FY2025 with double-digit revenue and profit growth, underpinned by strong market share gains and operational efficiencies.

Helloworld Travel has tabled a non-binding offer to acquire all remaining shares of Webjet Group at a 31% premium, aiming to create a stronger travel booking powerhouse.

MotorCycle Holdings has uncovered vehicle registration duty underpayments of up to $3.5 million across its Australian operations, prompting voluntary disclosure and system overhauls.

The Calmer Co has reported a robust 26% increase in quarterly sales, driven by strong growth in Australia and the US, alongside a significant 39% reduction in cash used in operations, signaling clear progress toward profitability.

Bank of Queensland’s August 2025 APRA Basel III Pillar 3 report reveals stable capital ratios and robust liquidity metrics, underscoring its disciplined risk management amid portfolio growth.

The Calmer Co (ASX – CCO) reported an impressive $8 million revenue for FY25, marking 86% year-over-year growth and positioning itself as a global leader in the emerging kava market. With expanding retail presence and strong US sales, the company is on track to break even in 2026.

RLF AgTech has completed a $4.5 million placement by issuing over 90 million new shares, bolstering its capacity to advance sustainable crop nutrition solutions across Australia and Asia.

Sequoia Financial Group reported steady revenue but a sharp profit decline in FY25, driven by divestments and goodwill impairment. The company simplified its business structure and strengthened governance while maintaining dividend payouts.

Sigma Healthcare reports a robust 41% rise in EBIT following its merger with Chemist Warehouse, upgrading synergy targets and expanding its retail footprint internationally.

Sigma Healthcare has completed a reverse acquisition merger with Chemist Warehouse, reporting $6 billion in revenue and declaring a fully franked dividend. The merger reshapes Australia’s pharmacy landscape with ambitious synergy targets and operational shifts.

RLF AgTech has successfully raised $4.5 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, aiming to accelerate its Australian expansion and reduce leverage by cancelling convertible notes.