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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.

Infomedia Ltd reported a solid half-year performance with a 2% revenue increase and a 63% surge in net profit, while announcing a strategic acquisition and a share buyback plan.

Biome Australia Limited has reported its first-ever net profit of $433,395 for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 47.4% increase in revenue driven by strong sales of its Activated Probiotics.

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.

HUB24 Limited has reported robust growth in its half-year results to December 2024, with revenue climbing 25% and underlying net profit after tax soaring 40%. The company also announced a 30% increase in its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its ongoing momentum.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a solid half-year profit of $63.9 million despite iron ore price pressures, supported by strong production volumes and gold offtake performance. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.0 cents per share and maintains robust liquidity for strategic investments.

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.

Judo Bank reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 33% increase in underlying profit before tax driven by strong lending growth and improved margins. The bank is advancing its regional expansion with plans for 10 new locations and 20 additional bankers in FY25.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year performance with a 70% jump in statutory net profit, driven by strong loan growth and improved margins, while reaffirming its FY25 profit guidance.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust 54% increase in statutory profit before tax for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong SME loan growth and prudent cost management, despite a slight dip in net interest margin and statutory profit after tax.

Health and Plant Protein Group Limited has dramatically reduced its half-year net loss to $43,000 following the divestment of its macadamia division, though uncertainty lingers over a significant IRS receivable in the US.

Simonds Group delivered a resilient $13.6 million EBITDA in 1H FY25 amid a soft residential market and announced a strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes to fuel future growth.