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City Chic Collective has reversed its fortunes with a $15 million EBITDA turnaround in FY25, driven by strategic restructuring and strong ANZ growth. The company eyes a debt-free 2025 close and cash flow positivity in FY26 amid cautious optimism for US market expansion.

Shaver Shop Group Limited reported a record gross margin of 45.5% and EBIT growth of 2.4% in FY25, alongside a strong fully franked dividend. The 2025 AGM saw shareholder approval of key governance items including executive incentives.

AUB Group delivered a robust FY25 with a 17.1% rise in underlying net profit and a 15% dividend increase, while navigating a $45 per share acquisition proposal from an EQT-CVC consortium.

Elixir Energy advances its dominant position in Queensland’s Taroom Trough with a major drilling campaign set for early 2026, aiming to address looming East Coast gas shortages. The company’s extensive acreage and certified resources position it as a key player in Australia’s energy future.

Alliance Nickel has confirmed the technical strength of its NiWest project while navigating market headwinds and Stellantis’ offtake renegotiation, as it pursues a Nasdaq listing via SPAC to tap US capital markets.

Australian Vintage reports a modest sales dip in FY25 but charts a clear path to cash flow neutrality and growth through innovation and strategic acquisitions.

Desane Group Holdings posted a $3.3 million net profit for FY25, bolstered by key lease extensions and a $6.2 million property valuation uplift despite ongoing post-pandemic challenges.

Tamawood Limited reports a robust 39% sales increase and stronger cash reserves following new project management software implementation, but a glitch in Work in Progress reporting has triggered a trading blackout as auditors investigate.

Coronado Global Resources posted a $109.5 million net loss for Q3 2025 amid subdued metallurgical coal markets and announced a proposed refinancing deal with Stanwell Corporation to strengthen its financial position.

Associate Global Partners Limited (AGP) reported robust FY25 results, with funds under management climbing to $1.464 billion, driven by stellar investment returns and successful capital raisings. The firm is advancing its distribution reach and launching new products to sustain momentum.

Compumedics has landed a $4.9 million magnetoencephalography (MEG) system order from Beijing Normal University, pushing total MEG sales in China to $25 million and reinforcing its leadership in the Asian neuro-imaging market.

ANZ reported a 10% decline in statutory profit for FY2025, impacted by significant regulatory and restructuring charges, while reaffirming its ANZ 2030 strategy and maintaining a strong capital position.