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Wesfarmers Limited reported a 14.4% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong retail performances and strategic portfolio moves. The company also announced a fully-franked final dividend and a significant capital management distribution, signaling confidence amid economic headwinds.

Wesfarmers Limited reported a robust 2025 financial year with a 14.4% increase in net profit after tax to $2.926 billion and declared fully franked dividends of $2.06 per share. The conglomerate also unveiled a proposed $1.50 per share capital management distribution, pending shareholder approval.

Air New Zealand reported a resilient $126 million net profit for FY2025 despite grounding up to 11 aircraft due to engine maintenance issues, while advancing its net zero emissions commitment with a new 2030 guidance.

IGO Limited reported a significant net loss for FY25 driven by a $605 million impairment at its Kwinana lithium refinery and challenging market conditions. Despite setbacks, the Greenbushes operation maintained strong margins, and the company is advancing a refreshed strategy focused on clean energy materials.

MotorCycle Holdings Limited has delivered a standout FY2025 performance, posting record revenue and profit while slashing debt and expanding its market footprint. The company’s strategic moves into off-highway vehicles and digital channels signal a bold growth trajectory for FY2026.

Macquarie Technology Group Limited reported solid FY25 results with continued EBITDA growth and strong cash conversion, underpinned by strategic investments in data centre capacity and AI capabilities.

Macquarie Technology Group has reported its eleventh consecutive year of EBITDA growth, driven by strategic investments in data centre infrastructure and AI capabilities. The company is advancing its IC3 SuperWest project and has secured land for a new Sydney data centre campus.

Macquarie Technology Group reported modest revenue and profit growth for FY25, underpinned by a new $450 million undrawn debt facility aimed at expanding its data centre portfolio. The company’s strategic investments include the on-time construction of IC3 SuperWest and a $240 million option to acquire land for a new Sydney campus.

NextEd Group reported a 13.9% revenue decline in FY25, yet maintained resilient EBITDA and strengthened its cash position, signaling a strategic reset underway to capture future growth.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 13.9% revenue decline to $95.9 million for FY25 but achieved a 53% improvement in net loss after tax, driven by cost savings and operational efficiencies. The company’s strategic repositioning includes leadership changes and expanded vocational offerings.

Shriro Holdings reported a 13.6% revenue decline to $103.3 million in FY25 but delivered a 5.5% rise in EBITDA and an 8.7% increase in net profit after tax. The company completed a $15 million share buy-back and deferred its final dividend as it explores alternative capital uses.

Australian Unity Limited reported robust FY2025 financial results, driven by strategic acquisitions and ongoing transformation efforts, returning to profitability with a $26.6 million net profit. The company is poised to complete its multi-year transformation by year-end and focus on growth amid rising demand for aged care and health services.