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Origin Energy’s March 2025 quarterly report reveals an 11% drop in Australia Pacific LNG revenue due to lower volumes and prices, while gas sales and Octopus Energy’s customer base expand robustly. Renewables investments advance with key project milestones.

Coles Group Limited reported a solid 3.4% increase in total group sales revenue for the third quarter of FY25, driven by strong supermarket growth and a significant eCommerce uplift. Operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives helped the retailer navigate challenging weather conditions and maintain momentum.

Lark Distilling Co. reported a robust Q3FY25 with net sales rising 31% to $4.3 million, driven by growth in travel retail, ecommerce, and exclusive whisky releases. The company also progressed its Pontville distillery redevelopment and maintained positive operating cash flow.

Delorean Corporation has achieved a landmark in Australian bioenergy by fully funding its SA1 Salisbury project and securing a renewable gas grid connection, advancing its transition to sustainable energy infrastructure.

Peako Limited reports a quiet quarter in East Kimberley exploration due to seasonal conditions but successfully completes a significant capital raise, bolstering its cash position to nearly A$2 million.

Desane Group Holdings reports a $6.6 million uplift in its property portfolio valuation, driven by strong leasing activity and market demand, enhancing shareholder value with a 9-cent increase in net tangible assets per share.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a fully underwritten A$130 million capital raising to fund its acquisition of a 19.9% stake in PointsBet and advance a superior takeover proposal valued at A$360 million. The move positions betr as PointsBet’s largest shareholder and challenges the existing MIXI scheme with enhanced funding certainty and synergy prospects.

Pact Group Holdings reports a modest 2.7% revenue increase for Q3 FY25, driven by higher volumes and cost savings, while preparing to refinance debt and review its Asian packaging business.

Oliver’s Real Food reported an 18% revenue decline in the March 2025 quarter, impacted by store closures and trading calendar shifts, yet achieved a strong rebound in EBITDA margin to 11.5%.

Simble Solutions reported a 39% rise in customer cash receipts for Q1 FY25 and strengthened its market position through strategic partnerships and renewable energy initiatives.

Nuchev Limited reported a remarkable 215% increase in quarterly revenue, driven by the strategic launch of Oli6® in Vietnam and the acquisition of bWellness, signaling robust expansion across key Asia-Pacific markets.

Murray Cod Australia Ltd reports a remarkable 192% biomass increase, setting the stage for expanded domestic and international sales from May 2025. The company also advances sustainability certifications and strengthens its board to support growth.