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Premier Investments reported a 31.1% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong sales growth at Peter Alexander and a strategic shift following the sale of its Apparel Brands to Myer.

Premier Investments Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.50 per share for the six months ending 26 July 2025, with payment scheduled for January 2026.

Premier Investments reported a 31% jump in net profit to $338.2 million for FY25, driven by the sale of Just Group and a $1.03 billion fully franked In-Specie Distribution to shareholders. Continuing operations showed a profit decline amid strategic brand investments.

Super Retail Group has confidentially settled its previously disclosed workplace litigation for less than initially anticipated, avoiding any admission of liability.

KMD Brands reported a modest 1% sales increase in FY25 but faced a sharp 65% drop in underlying EBITDA, prompting a bold 'Next Level' turnaround strategy targeting margin expansion and debt reduction in FY26.

Myer Group posted modest sales growth in FY25, buoyed by the Apparel Brands acquisition, but faced profitability challenges from operational disruptions and macroeconomic pressures. The Group is advancing its omni-channel strategy and cost management initiatives while addressing National Distribution Centre issues.

Myer Holdings reported a 13.8% revenue increase in FY25, boosted by its acquisition of Apparel Brands, yet faced a statutory net loss of $211.2 million due to goodwill impairment. The integration of Apparel Brands is underway, with strategic growth initiatives in motion.

Adairs Limited has updated its final dividend details, confirming a fully franked 4 cent per share payout and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $2.64 per share.

Woolworths Group Limited has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked 45 cent per share payout for the first half of FY25 and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $27.78.

Coles Group Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of 32 cents per share for FY2025 and revising the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price to AUD 23.83220.

Super Retail Group has abruptly terminated CEO Anthony Heraghty following unsatisfactory disclosures about his relationship with a former executive. CFO David Burns steps in as interim CEO during the leadership transition.

Oliver’s Real Food reports improved gross margins and reduced expenses despite a 6% sales decline, driven by strategic store closures and operational efficiencies.