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Magellan Financial Group reported a 31% drop in net profit after tax for FY25, yet operating profit rose 5%, supported by strategic partnerships and an 8.2% increase in assets under management. The Board declared a special fully franked dividend, signaling confidence in future earnings.

Schaffer Corporation reported a 16% rise in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strong Automotive Leather and Delta divisions, while maintaining its dividend and appointing a new CEO to steer future growth.

Novomatic AG has launched an unconditional A$1.00 per share cash takeover offer for all remaining shares in Ainsworth Game Technology Limited, representing a 35% premium to pre-announcement prices. The offer runs alongside a previously announced scheme and comes with unanimous support from Ainsworth's Independent Board Committee.

West Cobar Metals has successfully raised $1.25 million through a discounted share placement, aiming to boost drilling and testwork across its gold and critical minerals projects.

Vicinity Centres has reported a notable increase in revenue and net profit for the 2025 financial year, alongside a modest rise in distributions to securityholders.

Stockland Corporation Limited reported a striking 170% surge in statutory profit for FY25, underpinned by a diversified property portfolio and a strategic new partnership to develop data centres with EdgeConneX.

Dexus’s 2025 annual results reveal stable cash flows, robust occupancy rates, and a positive shift in property valuations, underscoring its resilience amid evolving market conditions. The company’s sustainability leadership and strategic divestments position it well for the next growth phase.

Dexus posted a 5.4% rise in revenue for FY25 but reported a substantial net loss driven by impairments, while increasing distributions to security holders.

Lynch Group Holdings delivered solid FY25 results with revenue growth led by Australian supermarket floral demand and strong Chinese tulip exports, while FY26 outlook signals mixed conditions.

Lynch Group Holdings delivered solid FY25 results with revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by strong Australian operations and expanding Chinese exports. The company also announced a full acquisition agreement, setting the stage for a transformative year ahead.

Step One Clothing reported modest FY25 revenue growth amid a challenging retail environment, driven by strong UK performance and a strategic shift to balance discounting and profitability.

Retail Food Group Limited reported a 1.7% rise in FY25 underlying EBITDA to $29.6 million, driven by strong growth in Beefy’s Pies and a strategic pivot towards Firehouse Subs in Australia. The company is also considering divesting Brumby’s Bakery amid portfolio reshaping.