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VRX Limited advances its Arrowsmith and North silica sand projects with a positive EPA assessment and non-binding offtake agreements totaling 440,000 tonnes annually across Asia. Despite an ongoing appeal, the company is progressing toward final approvals and project financing.

Monadelphous Group Limited has agreed to acquire Perth-based High Energy Service for $21.5 million, bolstering its footprint in high voltage electrical services and supporting Australia's energy transition.

Goodman Group delivered a robust half-year performance with operating profit up 8.4% and statutory profit swinging to a $799.8 million gain. The industrial property giant also announced a $4 billion equity raise to fuel its expanding data centre and logistics developments.

James Hardie Industries plc reported a 3% decline in Q3 FY25 net sales to $953 million and a 15% drop in adjusted net income to $154 million, yet reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined ambitious growth plans for FY26.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited reported a solid 14.8% increase in net sales for the first half of FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and organic growth, yet signals a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation posts a robust 14.8% sales increase and a 31.8% jump in net profit for H1 FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and solid cost efficiencies.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.

The a2 Milk Company Limited has reported solid revenue and profit growth for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a confident dividend declaration reflecting its strengthened financial position.

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 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.

Bapcor Limited will announce its half-year financial results for the period ending December 2024 on 26 February, with a live briefing hosted by its top executives.

Tamboran Resources reports significant progress in its Beetaloo Basin development, including record-setting drilling, strong cash reserves, and strategic partnerships, positioning itself for first gas in 1H 2026 and exploring new growth avenues.