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Finding genuine value in the current market is becoming increasingly difficult. Stock indices are at or near all-time highs.

Imagine a retailer sitting on a mountain of cash that covers nearly 40% of its entire stock market value, with zero debt, and a dividend yield that dwarfs most of the market. Now, what if that same company, after being left for dead by investors, just posted a sharp rebound in sales and has a new CEO at the helm who is successfully reigniting the brand?

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR) on Cusp of Transformation with Potential FDA Approval of Osteoarthritis Drug Zilosul® Melbourne, Australia - Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR), a late-stage drug development company, is poised at a critical juncture as it progresses its lead drug candidate, Zilosul® (injectable pentosan polysulfate sodium), through Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). A successful outcome and subsequent clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could unlock a multi-billion dollar market and fundamentally reshape the company's future, offering a new treatment paradigm for millions suffering from the debilitating joint disease.

Objective Corp is the unseen operating system for modern government. From local councils to federal agencies in Australia, NZ, and the UK, its software manages the critical documents, regulations, and processes that public services depend on.

Karoon Energy Ltd – Fundamental Analysis Company Overview Karoon Energy Ltd is an ASX-listed international oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in: Brazil : Baúna Project (100% interest) USA : Who Dat, Dome Patrol, Abilene (various interests) Australia : Exploration assets Financial Performance 2024 Full-Year Highlights Revenue : US$776.5 million (+14% YoY) Underlying NPAT : US$214.0 million (+3% YoY) Statutory NPAT : US$127.5 million (↓39% YoY due to non-cash tax adjustments and exploration write-offs) Operating Cash Flow : US$434.6 million Free Cash Flow : US$176.6 million Net Debt : US$8.8 million (↓from US$103.7 million in 2023) Capital Returns : US$85.7 million (dividends + buybacks) Q2 2025 Performance Production (NRI) : 2.94 MMboe (↑25% QoQ) Sales Revenue : US$159.7 million (↑7% QoQ) Capex : US$102.9 million (includes Baúna FPSO acquisition) Net Debt : US$237.9 million (↑due to FPSO acquisition and buybacks) ⚙️ Operational Performance Baúna Project (Brazil) 2024 Production : 7.5 MMbbl FPSO Efficiency : 84.5% in 2024; targeted 88–92% in 2025 FPSO Acquisition : Completed April 2025; expected to reduce opex by US$4–6/bbl from 2026 SPS-92 ESP Issue : Temporary production drop; intervention planned for Q2 2026 Who Dat (USA) 2024 Production : 2.9 MMboe (NRI) 2025 Guidance : 2.3–2.8 MMboe Development : Sidetrack drilling and tieback studies underway; FID for East/South expected by early 2026 ️ Reserves & Resources 2P Reserves (2024) : 67.9 MMboe (↓from 77.5 MMboe due to production) 2C Contingent Resources : 121.4 MMboe (↑17% YoY) Includes Neon (Brazil) and Who Dat East/South (USA) Sustainability & ESG Carbon Neutral (Scope 1 & 2) : Achieved since FY21 Net Zero Target : By 2050 or sooner Social Projects : 21 planned for 2025; aligned with UN SDGs 2025 Guidance (as of August 2025) MetricGuidance Total Production9.7–10.5 MMboeUnit Production Cost (NWI)US$12.5–17.5/boeCapexUS$99–117 millionFinance CostsUS$50–60 millionPetrobras PaymentUS$88 million Investment Considerations ✅ Strengths Diversified production base (Brazil + USA) Strong cash generation and liquidity Strategic FPSO acquisition to improve efficiency Mature development pipeline (Neon, Who Dat East/South) Active capital return policy (dividends + buybacks) ⚠️ Risks Operational reliability issues (e.g., ESP failure at Baúna) High capex and net debt increase in 2025 Commodity price volatility Regulatory and environmental risks in Brazil and USA Conclusion Karoon Energy is fundamentally strong with solid financials, a diversified asset base, and a clear strategy for growth and shareholder returns. However, operational execution and commodity price stability will be key to sustaining performance.

Hipages appears to be at a significant turning point, showing strong signs of operational and financial health after a period of strategic change. The key takeaway from the FY25 results is the successful execution of its transition from a simple marketplace to a more integrated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, which is now yielding positive results.

Aurizon’s decade-long medians sit at –2.3 % revenue/share growth, 11.1 % net margin and a 17× P/E. Looking five years out, scenarios span 0–4 % top-line CAGR, 8–12 % margins and 9–14× multiples, hinging on Bulk-freight expansion, tariff indexation, cost inflation and ESG-driven market sentiment.

Forecasts for Growth, Future Revenue, Net Profit, and Key Metrics Forecasting LGP’s future performance involves assumptions based on FY2024 trends, market conditions, and strategic plans. Below are speculative projections for key metrics: Revenue Growth: FY2024 Baseline: $25.6 million, up 29% from $19.9 million in FY2023.

Pantoro Ltd is a mid-tier producer in Australia. They are producing around 100,000 oz (Norseman).