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Suncorp Group delivered a robust first half FY25 with NPAT nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and favourable natural hazard outcomes. The insurer announced a $3.22 per share capital return and dividend, underscoring strong capital management.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.63 per security, fully franked and backed by APRA approval for a capital reduction. The payment is scheduled for mid-March 2025.

Suncorp Group Limited has delivered a strong half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with significant growth in revenue and net profit, while navigating the ongoing return of proceeds from its Suncorp Bank sale.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has released its December 2024 Basel III Pillar 3 report, reaffirming strong capital adequacy and liquidity positions despite evolving regulatory frameworks.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.25 per share, payable March 28, 2025, reflecting solid financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust 8% increase in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by higher revenue and disciplined credit management. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of 225 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid economic headwinds.

SIV Capital Limited reported a sharp increase in losses for the half-year ending December 2024 and remains suspended from ASX trading due to operational concerns. The company is exploring acquisitions to leverage substantial tax losses and restore market confidence.

Computershare has reported a robust first half for FY25 with management EPS up 18.7% and upgraded its full-year EPS guidance to around 135 cps, reflecting strong recurring fee growth and resilient margin income despite lower yields.

Computershare delivered a robust 1H25 performance with an 18.7% rise in management EPS and a 12.5% increase in interim dividends, prompting an upgraded FY25 earnings outlook.

Computershare Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the half-year ending December 31, 2024, payable in March 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains fully available to shareholders.

Computershare Limited reported a 6.7% decline in revenue to $1.5 billion for the half-year ended December 2024, primarily due to the sale of its US Mortgage Services business. However, profit after tax from continuing operations surged 24.9% to $286.5 million, underpinning an interim dividend of AU 45 cents per share.

BKI Investment Company Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.039 per share and providing key details on its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).