Company’s underlying net profit after tax was $640 million, a decrease of 21% SYDNEY: AGL Energy Ltd. (AGL) announced a statutory loss of $98 million for the twelve months ending June 30, 2025, a result influenced by significant items totaling $596 million, including an increase in onerous contracts and costs for a retail transformation. The…
The company posted a statutory net profit after tax of A$17.3 million for the six months MELBOURNE: Financial technology firm Iress Ltd. (ASX:IRE) reported a 19% rise in underlying earnings per share from its continuing business in the first half of 2025, driven by solid performance in its trading and wealth segments. The company posted…
Company’s net profit for FY25 reached $94.1 million, which is a 16% increase over the previous year SYDNEY: Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX: CCP), a provider of debt purchasing and consumer lending services, announced a solid recovery for the 2025 financial year (FY25) and presented a strong outlook for FY26. The company’s net profit after…
MELBOURNE: Building services firm Johns Lyng Group Limited (ASX: JLG) announced Friday it has entered into a binding agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) in a deal valuing JLG’s equity at approximately $1.1 billion. Under the Scheme Implementation Deed, Sherwood BidCo Pty Ltd — a PEP-controlled entity — will…
SYDNEY: MotorCycle Holdings Ltd. (ASX: MTO) has announced a strategic acquisition of select dealership assets from Peter Stevens Motorcycles Pty Ltd and Harley Heaven Pty Ltd, both currently under administration. The deal, valued between $7 million and $9 million, will be funded through MTO’s existing cash reserves and bailment facilities. Under the binding asset sale…
LONDON: ADVFN PLC (AFN:JPJ) announced Monday the acquisition of the Capital Markets Group, which includes two major investor engagement platforms: Stockhouse in Canada and HotCopper in Australia. The London-based financial information company said the deal strengthens its position in the small-cap investor space, combining one of the largest retail investor communities in both markets. As…
MELBOURNE: TALi Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1), a digital health company, has announced the acquisition of You Can Do It! Education (YCDI!), a social-emotional learning program, for $1.34 million. The deal, funded by TALi’s existing cash reserves, includes an upfront payment of $1.14 million and $200,000 in installments over 24 months. YCDI!, an Australian-based program, focuses…
Tesla reported a sales rebound in Australia in May, with deliveries reaching their highest level in nearly 12 months. The automaker sold 3,897 vehicles, driven by record sales of its updated Model Y SUV, which surged 122.5% year over year. However, Model 3 sales dropped significantly. Despite the May rebound, Tesla’s year-to-date sales in Australia…
Tesla saw a rebound in Australian sales in May, hitting their highest level in nearly a year despite declines in the U.S. and Europe. The EV maker reported 3,897 deliveries, largely driven by strong demand for its revamped Model Y compact SUV, which surged 122.5% year over year. In contrast, sales of the Model 3…
Sony has announced price hikes for some PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming consoles in multiple markets, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The price increases, effective Monday, come as the company grapples with what it describes as a “challenging economic environment,” citing high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates. In a blog post confirming the…
SYDNEY: e-Commerce company RooLife Group Ltd (ASX:RLG) is expanding its global presence with three new online stores launched this month in Australia, China, and Hong Kong. The company is also set to launch its new Indian RLG Marketplace in November. These new stores have generated $270,000 in product sales in October alone, highlighting the scalability…
Government of Australia has appointed VFS Global to provide biometric collection services for Sub-Saharan Africa. VFS Global is the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions. This is in addition to the seven regions awarded in August 2023 to provide biometric collection services –the Americas, Mekong, Middle East and North…