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The Calmer Co. International Limited has significantly expanded the distribution of its flagship kava products in Coles supermarkets, reflecting growing consumer appetite for natural relaxation alternatives to alcohol.

Ventia Services Group Limited delivered strong financial results for 2024, highlighted by a 12.8% rise in NPATA and a record 92% contract renewal rate, while reaffirming growth guidance despite ongoing ACCC proceedings.

Light & Wonder unveiled ambitious growth targets and strategic plans at its 2025 Investor Day, spotlighting strong financial momentum and the integration of Grover Charitable Gaming. The company aims for $1.4 billion consolidated AEBITDA in 2025, underpinned by robust R&D and market leadership.

Catapult Group International Ltd reported a milestone FY25 with ACV exceeding US$100 million, driven by strong SaaS growth and record profitability. The company’s innovative product launches and improved cost efficiencies underpin a confident outlook for FY26.

TechnologyOne has reported record half-year results, boosting full-year profit growth guidance to 13%–17%, driven by its pioneering SaaS+ ERP platform and strategic expansion.

Gentrack reported a solid 9.8% revenue increase to NZ$112 million in HY25, driven by recurring revenue growth and international expansion, while net profit after tax surged 34.7%. The company’s outlook remains optimistic as it targets FY25 revenue above NZ$230 million and deeper market penetration across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Gentrack Group Limited reported a solid 9.8% revenue increase to NZ$112 million in the first half of FY25, powered by strong recurring revenue growth in utilities and a surge in its airports division, Veovo. Net profit after tax jumped 34.7%, supported by currency gains and a lower tax rate.

Cleanaway Waste Management has received regulatory clearance from the ACCC to acquire Citywide, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy with completion expected by fiscal year-end 2025.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a robust HY25 with revenue rising 9% to AUD 3 billion and a 6% increase in NPATA, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and operational resilience. The company signals confidence in sustained growth through innovation and market expansion.

Ridley Corporation has successfully raised approximately $99 million through an institutional placement and entitlement offer to partly fund its $300 million acquisition of Dyno Nobel’s fertiliser distribution business. The capital raising received strong support from institutional investors, setting the stage for a retail entitlement offer later this month.

AdNeo Limited is acquiring Learnt Global in a $5.775 million scrip deal, significantly expanding its footprint in Australia’s fast-growing vocational education market. The combined entity forecasts doubling revenue and achieving positive EBITDA by mid-2026.

AVITA Medical reveals a bold expansion plan targeting a $3.5 billion U.S. acute wound care market by 2025, driven by a multi-product portfolio and sustained revenue growth.