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Transurban reports solid FY25 results with rising toll revenue, improved EBITDA margins, and strong free cash flow, while advancing key infrastructure projects and navigating NSW Toll Reform.

Transurban Group delivered solid FY25 results with a 7.4% increase in proportional EBITDA and a 4.8% distribution growth, while setting a confident 6% higher payout target for FY26 amid ongoing toll reform talks.

Transurban Group reported a 5.6% rise in proportional toll revenue and a 7.4% increase in operating EBITDA for FY25, despite a significant profit decline due to litigation and restructuring costs. The company’s distribution grew 4.8%, supported by strong free cash flow, as key infrastructure projects near completion.

James Hardie Industries reported a 9% decline in Q1 FY26 net sales to $900 million, while successfully completing its AZEK acquisition, setting the stage for expanded market reach and product offerings. The company adjusted its FY26 guidance to reflect softer North American demand but remains focused on long-term growth.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a 25% revenue increase for the first half of 2025, yet underlying profits slipped due to margin pressures from tariffs and product mix shifts. The launch of the A-Star Raptor dual screen cabinet bolstered Asia Pacific sales, while challenges persist in Latin America and online segments.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a steady profit before tax of $13.9 million for the first half of 2025, supported by a 25% revenue increase driven by strong North American and Asia Pacific markets.

Ainsworth Game Technology reported a robust 25% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong land-based sales and new product launches, but statutory profit plunged 65% due to foreign exchange losses and one-off transaction costs. The company’s strategic acquisition by Novomatic advances as shareholder approval looms.

OD6 Metals has raised $2.5 million through a strongly supported placement to fast-track rare earth testwork and copper drilling programs at its flagship Australian projects.

Global Uranium and Enrichment Limited reports promising initial drill results from its Pine Ridge Uranium Project in Wyoming, confirming significant uranium mineralisation and expanding its land holdings.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to A$7.494 billion and a near tripling of underlying EBIT to A$174.9 million, driven by improved trading margins and strong growth in lifecycle services. The company’s strategic focus on decarbonisation and circular economy positions it well for sustained demand, especially from AI-driven data centre expansion.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $7.49 billion and a 198% surge in underlying EBIT, driven by strong metal trading margins and AI-related demand growth. The company also boosted its fully franked dividend by 130%, signaling confidence despite ongoing market headwinds.

Metals Australia has dramatically expanded its Lac Carheil Graphite Project resource in Quebec, tripling contained graphite to 5.1 million tonnes and advancing a pre-feasibility study that positions the project as a key player in North America's critical minerals landscape.