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Sigma Healthcare reports a robust FY25 performance post-merger with Chemist Warehouse Group, delivering strong revenue growth and upgraded synergy targets. The company signals continued expansion and efficiency gains heading into FY26.

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

Cash Converters International Limited reported robust FY25 results, driven by strategic franchise acquisitions and a shift to longer-term, lower-cost lending products. The company is poised for further growth with new loan launches and luxury retail expansion.

Cash Converters International Limited reports a robust 41% increase in statutory net profit for FY2025, driven by a strategic transformation that includes exiting payday lending, expanding luxury retail, and growing its franchise footprint in Australia and the UK.

Helloworld Travel Limited reported a 4.1% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite an 8.6% decline in total transaction value, underpinned by strong forward bookings and ongoing technology investments.

Helloworld Travel reported a 4.1% rise in profit after tax for FY25 despite an 8.7% revenue decline, driven by strong growth in Wholesale and Inbound segments and strategic investments in technology and acquisitions.

Viva Energy’s half-year results reveal strong momentum in its Convenience & Mobility segment and ongoing refinery enhancements, despite a challenging start to 2025. The Group’s strategic acquisitions and store expansions underpin a cautiously optimistic outlook.

AUB Group Limited delivered a robust FY25 performance, with underlying NPAT rising 17.1% to AUD 200.2 million, driven by strategic acquisitions and margin improvements. The company’s aggressive UK retail expansion and diversified portfolio underpin a confident FY26 outlook.

Adore Beauty has delivered record profitability in FY25, driven by margin expansion, owned brands, and retail growth, while setting ambitious targets for FY26.

Adore Beauty Group reported a modest 1.6% revenue increase in FY25 to $198.8 million, while profit before tax fell 56% due to one-off acquisition and restructuring costs. The company’s integration of iKOU and retail expansion underpin a refreshed omni-channel growth strategy.

Codan Limited reported a robust FY25 with 22% revenue growth to $674.2 million and a 27% jump in net profit, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company’s communications and metal detection segments both posted solid gains, setting a confident tone for FY26.

Universal Store Holdings reported a robust FY25 with 15.5% revenue growth to $333.3 million, driven by strong like-for-like sales and new store openings. Despite a goodwill impairment in its CTC segment, the group declared a solid final dividend and advanced its sustainability agenda.