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GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.

Audinate Group Limited's half-year results reveal a sharp 38.4% revenue decline and a $2.2 million net loss, driven by reduced chip demand as customers clear inventory. Yet, growth in OEM partnerships hints at potential recovery.

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.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has secured a $2.64 million FJD loan from Fiji Development Bank to acquire a key Navua facility, marking a strategic step to bolster its kava processing and staff infrastructure.

Macarthur Minerals Limited reported a substantial loss of A$25.6 million for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, driven largely by the sale of its Hematite Project. Despite this setback, the company outlines plans for future funding and operational adjustments to sustain its business.

Mirvac Group reports a 2% revenue increase and a remarkable 100% rise in profit attributable to stapled securityholders for H1 2024, even as operating profit after tax declines by 6%.

AMP Limited’s FY24 Data Pack outlines a solid underlying profit performance despite headwinds, with key insights into its banking, platform, and wealth management divisions.

AMP reported a robust FY24 with underlying NPAT rising 15.1% to $236 million, driven by disciplined cost management and strong cash flows. The company declared a final dividend of 1.0 cents per share and is set to launch a new digital bank in February 2025, signaling strategic growth in wealth and banking sectors.

GQG Partners Inc. reported strong financial results for 2024, with significant increases in revenue, net income, and funds under management, alongside a raised dividend and strategic moves including the deconsolidation of its PCS Master Fund.

AVITA Medical reported a robust 30% increase in Q4 2024 commercial revenue alongside key FDA clearances, setting the stage for ambitious growth in 2025.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield delivered robust FY-2024 results with a 7% rise in like-for-like EBITDA and adjusted recurring EPS surpassing guidance, supported by strong retail and convention business performance. The company also announced a 40% increase in its proposed dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial health and strategic asset management.

Embelton Limited reported a notable 25.4% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, yet managed a 23% increase in net profit, underscoring effective cost controls amid a challenging construction market. The company declared an interim dividend consistent with the prior period, signaling confidence despite subdued outlook.