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Eagers Automotive reported a record-breaking 2024 with $11.2 billion in revenue and maintained its dividend, while securing a pivotal retail agreement with BYD Australia and unveiling a new community initiative.

Restaurant Brands posted record FY24 sales and margin improvements, powered by strong growth in New Zealand and digital innovation, while facing ongoing challenges in Australia and California.

Restaurant Brands posted a record $1.4 billion in sales for FY24, alongside a 62.6% surge in net profit, despite ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty. The company remains cautious on FY25 guidance but is focused on margin improvement and strategic growth.

Life360 has reported a landmark first quarter in 2025, with soaring user engagement and robust revenue growth that underscore its resilience in a cautious consumer market.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reports robust sales growth across Australia and New Zealand in Q3 FY25, maintaining momentum in a competitive retail environment.

Noumi Limited reported a 2.8% revenue increase to $141.4 million in Q3 FY25, buoyed by gains in its Dairy and Nutritionals segment, while managing legacy legal costs and maintaining strong cash flow.

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.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a strong turnaround with a statutory profit of $108.6 million for the half year ending December 2024, despite a 7% dip in operating earnings. The REIT maintained its interim distribution at 12.30 cents per unit amid ongoing portfolio adjustments and rising finance costs.

Orora reports a 24.6% rise in underlying EBIT to $120.8 million for H1 FY25, driven by the Saverglass acquisition and portfolio simplification, while navigating operational challenges and market headwinds.

Orora Limited reported a substantial half-year profit of A$907.6 million, propelled by the sale of its North America packaging business and strategic restructuring. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend of 5 cents per share.

Briscoe Group Limited reported a modest 0.96% sales increase in the fourth quarter, nearly matching last year's record full-year sales despite a challenging retail environment. The company’s online sales mix grew to nearly 20%, signaling a strategic pivot as it prepares for a technology upgrade.

Alexium International Group reports a 16% sales increase in Q2 FY25 despite ongoing mattress market softness, driven by strategic product diversification and supply chain improvements.