February 2025

Cosmo Metals has appointed Ian Prentice as Managing Director, tasking him with accelerating exploration at the promising Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW. Prentice’s extensive industry experience signals a strategic pivot towards unlocking value in underexplored assets.

EQ Resources is set to significantly increase tungsten production at its Saloro Operations in Spain by installing a third XRT Ore Sorter and upgrading infrastructure, responding to strong market demand amid tightening Chinese export controls.

Ovanti Limited has secured board approval for its ambitious US market entry plan targeting $500 million in total transaction volumes within two years, focusing on underserved consumers in the Southern States.

Findi Limited has upgraded its contract with State Bank of India, expanding its ATM deployment by over 2,200 units and significantly increasing revenue and EBITDA projections. The company also outlines strong FY25 guidance and anticipates a major revenue leap in FY26 following the TCPSL acquisition.

Aurizon Holdings Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.092 per share, payable on March 26, 2025, with 60% franking reflecting ongoing profitability.

Antares Metals Ltd has reported outstanding copper assay results from its initial RC drilling phase at the Surprise Copper Project in Queensland, confirming the presence of high-grade mineralisation and unveiling promising new exploration targets.

Aurizon Holdings reported a 3% revenue increase in its half-year FY2025 results, driven by higher coal volumes, but underlying NPAT fell 14% due to rising costs and customer mix effects. The company’s strong free cash flow supports an expanded $300 million buy-back program.

Aurizon’s half-year FY2025 results reveal a 4% EBITDA decline despite a 6% increase in coal volumes, alongside mixed safety outcomes and an extended $300 million buy-back program.

Aurizon Holdings posted a 3% revenue increase to $2.02 billion for 1HFY2025 but saw EBITDA dip 4% to $814 million, reflecting operational headwinds across key segments. The company declared a 9.2 cents per share interim dividend, signaling cautious optimism despite margin pressures.

Findi Limited has expanded its ATM footprint with the State Bank of India by 54%, securing 2,293 additional ATMs and appointing Rothschild & Co for its 2026 Indian IPO. However, FY25 revenue guidance has been revised down due to delays in White Label ATM license commencement.

AMA Group has locked in a $110 million debt facility from two major Australian banks, improving funding costs and enabling strategic expansion in the collision repair sector.

Adore Beauty Group reports a solid H1 FY25 performance with a 2.3% revenue increase and a remarkable 126% rise in EBIT, underpinned by a strategic omni-channel expansion and successful iKOU integration.

Adore Beauty Group reports a strong first half of FY25 with nearly doubling EBIT and expanding margins, driven by strategic retail expansion and operational discipline.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (IMG) has agreed to acquire KOBE Pty Ltd for an initial $6.98 million, aiming to expand its commercial security footprint in Queensland and boost FY25 EBITDA by approximately $2.5 million.

GWA Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.075 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Lendlease Group has reported a robust turnaround in its half-year results, posting an operating profit after tax of $122 million and advancing its strategic capital recycling initiatives. The company is on track to reduce gearing and enhance operational efficiency amid ongoing market challenges.

The GPT Group reveals robust occupancy and leasing growth in 2024, offset by a statutory loss driven by property valuation declines. Strategic partnerships and development projects position the company for future earnings expansion.

Fiducian Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.219 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 17, 2025.

Fiducian Group has delivered a robust FY2025 half-year performance, marked by strong net inflows and a 23% rise in funds under administration, underpinning solid revenue growth and a confident dividend outlook.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed a significant mineralised system extending over 7km at its Minbrie Copper and Base Metals Project in South Australia, revealing multiple sulphide zones and substantial exploration upside due to limited historical assaying.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024, revealing solid capital adequacy and liquidity positions under APRA regulations. The bank maintains robust buffers amid lending growth and evolving market conditions.

Fiducian Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2024, with revenue up 14% and net profit after tax rising 26%, underpinning a higher fully franked interim dividend.

Sprintex has completed commissioning of its compressor systems with Mest Water and is poised to receive a €3.8 million purchase order, marking a pivotal step in expanding its environmental technology footprint across the EU.

GPT Group has confirmed a fully unfranked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.12 per security for the six months ending December 2024, payable on February 28, 2025.