Latest Consumer Discretionary News

The Star Entertainment Group reported a statutory net loss of $471.5 million for FY25, impacted by regulatory reforms and remediation costs, while securing a $300 million strategic investment to bolster liquidity.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (HM1) reported a stellar FY25 with total comprehensive income soaring to $124.8 million, nearly doubling the prior year, alongside a dividend increase and sustained philanthropic commitments.

The Calmer Co. International Limited reported a strong revenue increase of 88% for the year ended June 2025, yet the company still recorded a net loss of nearly $4 million, with no dividends declared.

Mad Paws Holdings reported a 14% revenue increase and improved EBITDA margins in FY25, while preparing to sell its marketplace business to Rover Group and exit e-commerce operations.

Camplify Holdings Limited reported a 12.3% revenue decline to $42.1 million and a near doubling of net loss to $15.8 million in FY25, reflecting a year of strategic transformation including the launch of its MyWay protection product and completion of European platform integration.

Flight Centre Travel Group has priced a A$450 million convertible notes offering with a 2.5% coupon and a 37.5% conversion premium, while repurchasing A$225 million of existing notes to streamline its capital structure.

Shriro Holdings reported a 5.5% beat on EBITDA guidance despite a 13.6% revenue decline driven by strategic shifts in its importer model and distributor consolidation. The company signals optimism for FY26 with new product launches and a capital-light growth strategy.

Shriro Holdings reported a 5.5% rise in EBITDA for FY25 despite a 13.6% revenue dip, driven by strategic shifts including a new US distributor and innovative BBQ product launches.

Shriro Holdings reported a 13.6% revenue decline to $103.3 million in FY25 but delivered a 5.5% rise in EBITDA and an 8.7% increase in net profit after tax. The company completed a $15 million share buy-back and deferred its final dividend as it explores alternative capital uses.

Flight Centre Travel Group has launched a A$450 million convertible notes offering due 2032, aiming to repurchase up to A$325 million of existing notes and support its growth ambitions with extended debt maturity.

WAM Research Limited reported a robust 22.4% growth in its investment portfolio for FY2025, outperforming key ASX indices and declaring a 10 cents per share dividend, partially franked at 60%. The company’s disciplined focus on undervalued growth stocks underpinned strong returns despite market volatility.

The Star Entertainment Group updates investors on ongoing negotiations with lenders over financial covenant waivers and signals imminent release of unaudited accounts for June 2025.