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Orora Limited reported a 24.4% increase in FY25 revenue to A$2.09 billion, marking the completion of its strategic portfolio reshaping with the sale of its North American packaging business. The company advances sustainability targets while maintaining steady dividends and a share buyback program.

Origin Energy reported a rise in statutory and underlying profits for FY25, driven by strong LNG trading gains that balanced softer Energy Markets earnings. The company also increased its fully franked dividend and outlined a positive outlook for FY26.

Telstra Group Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share for the six months ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

AGL Energy reported a statutory loss for FY25 but maintained solid underlying profits, while setting ambitious growth and sustainability targets for FY26. The company’s evolving strategy highlights investments in battery storage and renewable capacity as it adapts to market challenges.

Amotiv Limited reported a modest 1% revenue increase to $997.4 million in FY25 but posted a net loss of $106.3 million, driven by a significant $200.4 million impairment. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 22 cents per share and outlined strategic initiatives to navigate ongoing market challenges.

Arena REIT reported a robust FY25 with net profit up 42% to $81.5 million, driven by rental growth and property revaluations, while raising FY26 distribution guidance by 5.5%. The Group also announced a CEO succession plan amid sustained portfolio expansion and strong capital management.

Arena REIT announces a planned CEO transition with Rob de Vos stepping down after 13 years, handing the reins to current CIO Justin Bailey following the November AGM.

Treasury Wine Estates reported a robust FY25 with luxury labels Penfolds and DAOU leading growth, while announcing a $200 million share buyback and forecasting further earnings gains despite distribution challenges in California.

Chrysos Corporation reports robust FY25 financial growth driven by global adoption of its PhotonAssay technology and secures a strategic Master Services Agreement with gold giant Newmont. The company projects further revenue and EBITDA expansion in FY26.

Jade Gas Holdings has achieved a landmark milestone with gas flowing from its first horizontal production well in Mongolia’s Tavantolgoi CBM Project, marking a critical step toward commercial gas operations.

Vulcan Steel has reported preliminary FY25 earnings with stable EBITDA and reduced net debt, while highlighting cautious optimism for FY26 amid tough trading conditions.

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with 8% EBIT growth, margin expansion, and a 17% dividend increase, setting a confident tone for FY26. The diversified industrial services group demonstrated robust cash flow and reduced leverage despite mixed divisional performances.