February 2025

Meridian Energy's January 2025 report reveals a sharp drop in national hydro storage and inflows, coinciding with one of the driest Januarys on record and a notable dip in retail sales volumes.

Cochlear Limited posted a 6% increase in HY25 sales revenue driven by strong implant sales but anticipates FY25 profits at the lower end of guidance due to declining services revenue and rising cloud investments.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reported a solid 5% increase in Funds From Operations (FFO) and Distribution Per Unit (DPU) for the first half of FY25, underpinned by stable asset valuations and a robust healthcare portfolio.

Cochlear Limited posted a 5% increase in sales revenue to $1.17 billion for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong cochlear and acoustic implant growth despite a decline in Services revenue. The company anticipates FY25 underlying net profit at the lower end of guidance amid increased cloud investments and prepares for new product launches.

Cochlear Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 2.15 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in multiple currencies on April 14, 2025.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reports solid 5% growth in FFO and DPU for 1H FY25, maintaining strong occupancy and gearing levels despite ongoing Healthscope lease speculation.

Cochlear Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 7% increase in underlying net profit and an 8% rise in interim dividends, driven by strong sales in cochlear and acoustic implants despite a decline in services revenue.

HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT reported a sharp increase in half-year losses to $15.4 million, alongside a portfolio reduction and steady funds from operations, highlighting a complex transition phase.

Pure Foods Tasmania Limited (ASX: PFT) will recommence trading on the ASX from 14 February 2025 following the lifting of its suspension after submitting reissued financial statements with an unqualified audit opinion.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield delivered robust FY-2024 results with a 7% rise in like-for-like EBITDA and adjusted recurring EPS surpassing guidance, supported by strong retail and convention business performance. The company also announced a 40% increase in its proposed dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial health and strategic asset management.

Ten Sixty Four Limited has successfully exited external administration following the full effectuation of its Deed of Company Arrangement, marking a pivotal step toward resuming normal operations and ASX trading.

Pure Foods Tasmania has executed key loan extensions with Commonwealth Bank and outlined a comprehensive turnaround strategy to address its financial challenges, despite ongoing material uncertainty over its going concern status.

Embelton Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Embelton Limited reported a notable 25.4% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, yet managed a 23% increase in net profit, underscoring effective cost controls amid a challenging construction market. The company declared an interim dividend consistent with the prior period, signaling confidence despite subdued outlook.

Evolution Mining Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.07 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 5% discount.

Delta Lithium has revealed significant progress in its Western Australian lithium and gold assets, underpinned by robust resource estimates and ongoing exploration. The company’s strategic focus on capital discipline and monetising gold positions it well for future growth.

Desane Group Holdings has secured a lease extension with Brisbane City Council for its Wacol industrial property, guaranteeing $4.5 million in rental income through to 2030. This deal underscores confidence in Desane’s strategic positioning in Brisbane’s industrial market.

Micro-X Ltd has secured a $6 million contract extension from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop and test additional self-screening airport security checkpoints, marking a significant step forward in its innovative security technology program.

Hancock & Gore Limited (ASX: HNG) showcased a transformative year at its 121st AGM, spotlighting a strategic merger with Schoolblazer that creates a leading global uniforms platform and signals a new phase of growth and portfolio simplification.

Tivan Limited has accelerated development of its Sandover Fluorite Project in the Northern Territory, unveiling ultra high-grade assay results and a detailed exploration and approvals program targeting drilling in late 2025.

Prophecy International Holdings has posted a record half-year revenue of $11.6 million for H1 FY25, driven by strong demand for its AI-enabled cybersecurity and data integration products. The company’s transition to subscription models and expansion into new global markets underpin a positive outlook.

Bravura Solutions Limited has announced an ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.1052 per share for the financial year ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns despite an unfranked payout.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a fully franked AUD 2.25 dividend for CBA CitiFirst Instalments, with trading turning ex-dividend on 19 February 2025. This aligns with the CBA Ordinary Security dividend schedule, offering investors synchronized payout timing.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia confirms a fully franked AUD 2.25 dividend for CBA CitiFirst Instalment MINIs, aligning key dates with CBA ordinary shares.