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Pepper Money Limited reported a solid half-year performance with a 2% rise in net profit after tax and record assets under management of $20.1 billion. The company declared a 6.4 cent interim dividend, reflecting disciplined cost control and a positive outlook.

Goodman Group delivered a robust FY25 performance, with operating profit rising 13% to $2.31 billion and a 9.8% increase in operating earnings per security. The company’s expanding data centre portfolio and strong capital position set the stage for continued growth.

Insignia Financial reported a robust 17.6% rise in underlying net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strategic cost optimisation and business simplification. The company also unveiled plans to relaunch its MLC brand and outlined confident guidance for FY26.

Goodman Group reported a robust FY25 with a 13% rise in operating profit to $2.31 billion, driven by strong data centre development and strategic capital management. The Group targets continued growth with a 9% OEPS increase forecast for FY26.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a modest increase in statutory profit after tax to $49.9 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, alongside a steady fully franked dividend of 28 cents per share. The company’s Pre-tax Net Tangible Asset backing rose 14.7%, outperforming the ASX 200 Accumulation Index.

VEEM Ltd posted a 15% revenue decline and a 57% net profit drop for FY25, reflecting cyclical defence contract impacts. The company secured a $65 million ASC contract extension and continues investing in R&D and automation to drive future growth.

Super Retail Group delivered record sales growth in FY25 despite margin pressures, expanded its store network, and boosted loyalty membership, while declaring a special dividend alongside its final payout.

Super Retail Group reported record FY25 sales of AUD 4.07 billion, driven by store expansion and online growth, while statutory net profit declined 7.6% amid margin and cost pressures. The Board signals a strategic review to guide growth through 2030.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited reported an underlying NPAT of NZD 46.9 million for FY2025, meeting guidance, while setting ambitious growth and efficiency targets for FY2026.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has issued strong first half FY26 guidance, forecasting significant revenue and profit growth while navigating new US tariffs. Meanwhile, director Pip Greenwood announces her retirement after eight years on the board.

Harmoney has delivered a robust FY25 performance, exceeding its upgraded profit guidance with strong loan book growth and improved efficiency. The fintech lender projects a remarkable 111% increase in cash NPAT for FY26, driven by its AI-powered Stellare 2.0 platform and strategic expansion plans.

Frontier Digital Ventures has uncovered apparent misappropriation of approximately USD 430,000 within its Colombian business, Fincaraiz, prompting an ongoing investigation and operational safeguards.