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Brisbane Broncos Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.02 per share for the 2024 financial year, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

WAM Active Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 33.2% increase in net profit and a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing legal challenges.

Infomedia Limited has announced an on-market share buyback of up to 5% of its issued capital, signalling confidence in its financial strength and commitment to shareholder value. The buyback will be executed over the next 12 months, leveraging the company’s robust cash reserves.

BHP Group Limited reported a remarkable 376% increase in half-year profit despite an 8% revenue dip, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments in copper and potash. The company declared a lower interim dividend, signaling a balanced approach to shareholder returns and growth.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

Aurizon Holdings reported a 3% revenue increase in its half-year FY2025 results, driven by higher coal volumes, but underlying NPAT fell 14% due to rising costs and customer mix effects. The company’s strong free cash flow supports an expanded $300 million buy-back program.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.

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.

FireFly Metals Ltd reported a reduced half-year loss of A$5.7 million for December 2024, bolstered by a significant increase in cash reserves and strategic asset acquisitions in Canada and Australia.

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.

Althea Group Holdings has sharply downgraded its FY25 financial guidance, citing significant challenges in its medicinal cannabis division and the strategic withdrawal from a vape product initiative. Despite the setback, the company highlights ongoing growth in its recreational cannabis operations and a strategic refocus on capital efficiency.

Pro Medicus Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.25 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling continued shareholder returns without the need for external approvals.