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Biome Australia Limited reports its first profitable year since 2018, driven by a 41.6% revenue increase and significant international growth.

Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% sales increase in FY25, powered by strong performances from its Adairs and Mocka brands, while Focus on Furniture struggled. The company is advancing its Vision 2030 strategy with technology upgrades and operational improvements.

Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% increase in total sales for FY25 to $618.1 million, with underlying EBIT holding steady despite challenges in its Focus on Furniture segment. The company’s omni-channel strategy and online growth remain key drivers amid rising net debt and transition costs.

Adairs Limited reported a 6.5% increase in FY25 group sales to $618.1 million, driven by strong growth in Adairs and Mocka brands, while Focus on Furniture faced challenges. The company’s new CEO Elle Roseby has initiated a strategic reset and sustainability initiatives to position the group for long-term growth.

PlaySide reports a 25% revenue decline and a $12.1 million net loss in FY25, driven by fewer original IP launches and restructuring costs. The company raises capital and streamlines operations ahead of major 2026 game releases.

COG Financial Services reported a modest 1% revenue increase and stable underlying profits for FY25, driven by strong Novated Leasing growth and key acquisitions, while cutting its final dividend and shifting focus to EBITDA.

PlaySide Studios reported a significant revenue drop and EBITDA loss in FY25, driven by declines in original IP sales. However, the company is banking on new game launches and cost-cutting measures to fuel a turnaround in FY26.

COG Financial Services reported a slight dip in net profit after tax but saw strong growth in its Novated Leasing segment, alongside strategic acquisitions and a steady dividend.

SciDev Limited reported a 5% revenue decline in FY25 but secured major contracts and reaffirmed strong growth guidance for FY26. Key proprietary technologies like CatChek™ and PFAS treatment are driving expansion.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

PlaySide Studios reported a 25% revenue decline to $48.7 million for FY25, resulting in a $12.1 million net loss. The company is banking on new game launches and cost savings to reverse the downturn in FY26.

Woolworths Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September with an optional dividend reinvestment plan.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

Stakk Limited has landed a strategic $3.05 million contract with U.S.-based Sharetec Systems, expanding its Embedded Finance footprint and pushing annual recurring revenue beyond $3 million.

EDU Holdings has reported a striking 114% revenue increase in the first half of FY25, driven by strong enrolment growth at Ikon and a maiden fully-franked dividend declaration.

Fenix Resources reported a strong 22% revenue increase for FY25 but saw net profit tumble 84% amid heavy investment in production expansion. The company declared a fully franked dividend exceeding net profit, balancing shareholder returns with growth ambitions.

Spirit Technology Solutions reported a 12.7% revenue increase and a 562% surge in underlying EBITDA for FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions that have positioned cyber security as its fastest growing segment.

Black Canyon Limited reports some of its thickest and highest-grade manganese and iron assay results to date from the Wandanya Project, confirming significant shallow mineralisation over a 2km strike. Phase 3 drilling is underway to expand this promising discovery.

Worley Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 29% rise in statutory NPATA to $475 million and announced a $500 million share buy-back, underpinned by strong bookings and strategic cost management. The company anticipates moderate growth in FY26 despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Worley Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.25 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady shareholder returns amid a complex energy sector landscape.

ARN Media reported a 7% revenue decline in the first half of FY25 amid audience challenges and a sluggish post-election market, yet digital audio revenue surged 21%. A $40 million transformational cost-out program and leadership overhaul set the stage for a strategic reset and growth in the second half.

EML Payments Limited reported a 9% revenue increase and 13% rise in underlying EBITDA for FY25, while advancing its EML2.0 transformation and Project Arlo technology platform. Despite a net loss impacted by a shareholder class action provision, the company’s renewed client pipeline and strategic restructuring signal a pivotal phase ahead.

Worley Limited reported a mixed FY2025 with a slight revenue decline but strong profitability gains and a stable dividend, signaling resilience in engineering services.

Sayona Mining reports a 124% surge in Ore Reserves at its North American Lithium operation, alongside an 8% Mineral Resource increase, reinforcing its position in the North American lithium market.