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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's half-year results for 1H25 reveal a modest decline in cash earnings due to inflationary pressures and increased investment spend, balanced by robust customer growth and digital innovation.

Bendigo Bank reported a slight dip in cash earnings for the half year ending December 2024, despite robust growth in customer deposits and ongoing investments in its transformation program.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a modest dip in cash earnings for the half year ended December 2024, offset by strong residential lending growth and a maintained fully franked dividend. The bank’s strategic investments and digital transformation efforts continue amid margin compression and rising expenses.

The GPT Group reported a strong 38.4% increase in total revenues for 2024 but posted a net loss after tax of $200.7 million. Despite this, the property trust declared a 12.00 cent distribution per stapled security, signaling confidence in its underlying operations.

GPT Management Holdings Limited reported a substantial net loss of $40.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, despite a 31.7% increase in total revenues to $340 million. No dividends were declared, signaling a cautious outlook amid challenging conditions.

Westpac’s 1Q25 update reveals a resilient $1.7 billion net profit and strong loan growth despite margin pressures and economic headwinds.

The A2 Milk Company has announced its first-ever interim dividend of NZD 0.085 per share, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholders.

Carly Holdings Limited has agreed to merge its car subscription operations with Carbar Holdings in a $3.8 million deal, aiming to create a larger, more competitive player in Australia’s growing car subscription sector.

JPMorgan Asset Management has announced updated estimated cash distributions for its Global Equity Premium Income ETFs for February 2025, providing investors with key dates and participation details.

WAM Capital Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance ending December 2024, posting a 40% increase in net profit and declaring a steady interim dividend of 7.75 cents per share. The company’s investment portfolio outperformed key ASX indices, underpinning strong shareholder returns.

Wellnex Life Limited has locked in A$9 million in conditional commitments to support its proposed dual listing on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market, alongside launching a 1:1 entitlement offer for existing shareholders.

Mirvac Group reported a solid first half with a $236 million operating profit, driven by a 51% surge in residential lot sales and strong development momentum. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.