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Goodman Group reports a robust 8% increase in 1H25 operating profit to $1.22 billion and launches a $4 billion equity placement to fund its ambitious data centre growth strategy across global metro hubs.

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.

Fletcher Building reported a challenging HY25 with a 7% revenue decline and a net loss of NZ$134 million, while executing a $700 million equity raise to strengthen its balance sheet and advancing significant cost reduction initiatives.

Adriatic Metals has completed a two-tranche institutional placement raising A$80 million to fast-track its Vares Processing Plant expansion and support production growth at Rupice Mine.

AUCyber Limited has announced a significant reshuffle of its leadership team, appointing Chris Wright as CEO and welcoming three new non-executive directors, signaling a strategic pivot for the cyber security firm.

Bell Financial Group has reported a robust FY2024 performance, with profit after tax rising 26.4% amid improving market conditions and record Funds Under Advice. The company’s strategic focus on technology and recurring revenue streams underpins its growth trajectory.

Bell Financial Group reported a robust 26.4% increase in profit after tax to $30.7 million for 2024, underpinned by strong performances across all divisions and a declared fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share. The Group is actively pursuing growth through acquisitions and strategic account transfers, positioning itself for a cautiously optimistic 2025.

Sequoia Financial Group will release its half-year FY25 financial results on 27 February 2025, accompanied by an investor webinar hosted by its CEO and CFO.

Select Harvests Limited delivered a standout FY24 with a record almond crop and a significant NPAT turnaround, underpinned by strategic cost management and a successful $80 million capital raise. The company signals continued growth and operational improvements heading into FY25.

WAM Active has delivered a remarkable 32.5% investment portfolio growth in 2024, significantly outperforming key market indices and declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.

Dexus reports a 13.9% decline in Adjusted Funds from Operations for HY25, alongside a reduced distribution payout, while maintaining a robust balance sheet and advancing sustainability initiatives.

Dexus has reported a statutory net profit of $10.3 million for the half-year ending December 2024, rebounding from a significant loss last year, while maintaining strong portfolio occupancy and confirming steady distributions.