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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.

SPC Global Holdings is transitioning its senior financing from Scottish Pacific to Commonwealth Bank, locking in $154 million in total facilities and expected to save $3 million annually in interest. This move positions the company for accelerated growth both in Australia and abroad.

Coles Group Limited reported modest growth in FY25 with $44.35 billion revenue and $1.08 billion net profit, underpinned by major supply chain investments and sustainability milestones. The company maintained dividends but faces ongoing legal challenges.

G8 Education Limited reported a moderate earnings improvement for the half year ended June 2025 despite ongoing occupancy challenges and regulatory uncertainty. The company is intensifying child safety measures following a Victorian incident and plans a share buy-back to enhance shareholder value.

G8 Education Limited reported a 12.4% rise in net profit to $22.5 million for the first half of 2025, navigating lower occupancy and divestments with strategic cost controls and capital management.

Veris Limited has reported a significant turnaround in FY25, posting a $2 million profit before tax on $97.2 million revenue, driven by growth in digital and spatial advisory services and strategic acquisitions.

Veris Limited has reported a significant financial turnaround for the year ended June 2025, returning to profitability and boosting earnings, while strategically acquiring Spatial Vision to broaden its geospatial services across Australia.

Cedar Woods Properties Limited delivered a robust FY25 with a 19% increase in net profit, underpinned by a diversified project portfolio and favourable market conditions. The company signals continued growth with a 10% NPAT guidance for FY26, supported by strong presales and strategic partnerships.

Cedar Woods Properties has reported a robust 19% rise in net profit for FY25, surpassing guidance with strong presales and strategic partnerships setting the stage for continued growth.

Supply Network Limited reported a robust 15.5% revenue increase to $349.9 million and a 21.2% rise in profit after tax to $40 million for FY2025, alongside a higher fully franked final dividend of 38 cents per share.

Lakes Blue Energy has resumed drilling at its Wombat-5 well in Victoria’s Gippsland Basin, overcoming earlier technical setbacks with a fresh contractor agreement. The company is making solid progress toward its target formation under a fixed price contract.