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Austin Engineering reported a robust 22.2% revenue increase in FY25, driven by a strong North American expansion and improved margins in Asia Pacific. Despite some operational challenges in Chile, the company’s underlying profits soared, setting a confident tone for FY26.

Kogan.com Ltd reported robust FY25 growth driven by its core platform, despite setbacks from Mighty Ape's platform migration. The company declared a solid dividend and outlined a cautious but optimistic FY26 outlook.

Kogan.com Ltd reported robust FY25 growth with a 35% increase in active customers and a 20.5% rise in platform sales revenue, offset by a significant goodwill impairment at subsidiary Mighty Ape. The group declared a 7.0 cent final dividend and announced key board changes.

Close the Loop Limited reported a challenging FY25 with significant declines in earnings and cash flow, driven by shifts in its IT asset disposition business. The company has responded with new leadership appointments and a strategic five-pillar plan aimed at restoring growth and operational efficiency in FY26.

Santos Limited reports a 31% drop in net profit for H1 2025 despite increased sales volumes and progress on key projects, while receiving a non-binding acquisition proposal from an Abu Dhabi-led consortium.

Close the Loop Limited reported a 7% decline in revenue to $195.1 million for FY25, alongside a significant net loss increase to $21.9 million, driven by operational challenges and one-off costs. The company is navigating leadership changes and portfolio adjustments while maintaining a focus on sustainability and circular economy growth.

Rubicon Water’s FY25 results reveal strong global revenue growth led by the US and EMEA, alongside a narrowing EBITDA loss despite operational headwinds and strategic restructuring in China.

EVT Limited reported a solid financial year with normalised revenue rising 1.3% to A$1.237 billion and EBITDA up 6.3%, while net profit after tax surged 593%, driven by operational resilience and strategic growth initiatives including a major hotel management acquisition.

Alara Resources has achieved a significant 77% increase in daily copper concentrate production at its Al Wash-hi Majaza mine in Oman, marking a major operational milestone.

GTN Limited reported a 2% revenue decline to AUD 180.2 million and a net loss after tax of AUD 6.06 million for FY25, alongside a capital return approved by shareholders. The company is navigating operational challenges while positioning for future growth across its global media platform.

Stanmore Resources reports a challenging first half of 2025 with lower coal prices and significant wet weather impacting production and earnings, but maintains safety excellence and cost discipline while preparing for a second-half recovery and growth projects.

Stanmore Resources Limited reported a net loss of US$50.5 million for the half-year ended June 2025, reversing a prior profit amid falling coal prices and operational disruptions from severe weather. The company’s underlying earnings also took a hit, reflecting challenging market conditions.