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Ryder Capital Limited has announced a 20% increase in its annual dividend, moving to quarterly payments starting January 2026, enhancing income certainty for shareholders.

Light & Wonder, Inc. has announced a proposed $1 billion private offering of senior unsecured notes due 2033, aiming to refinance existing debt and support corporate initiatives.

Bannerman Energy has locked in two binding offtake agreements with major North American utilities for 1 million pounds of uranium from its Etango project, marking a significant milestone ahead of its final investment decision.

Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd has reported a robust 56% increase in net profit for the year ended 30 June 2025, driven by strong investment returns and a leveraged global equity portfolio. The company also declared a fully franked special dividend, reflecting confidence in its ongoing performance.

Qantas Airways reported a robust 15% increase in underlying profit before tax for FY25, driven by strong operational performance and strategic fleet investments. The airline also announced a fully franked final dividend and special dividend, underscoring its financial strength and shareholder focus.

South32 reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a profit after tax of US$213 million and underlying earnings of US$666 million, driven by operational gains and strategic portfolio shifts. The company also advanced construction at its Hermosa project and maintained a strong balance sheet with net cash of US$123 million.

South32 Limited reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 17% revenue increase and a return to profitability, driven by higher commodity prices and strategic divestments. The company also declared a fully-franked dividend and outlined a focused growth outlook.

Atlas Arteria’s half-year report for June 2025 reveals stable traffic and revenue growth across its French, German, and US toll road assets, underpinned by disciplined financial management and strategic capital investments.

TPG Telecom reported solid half-year results with 2.2% revenue growth driven by mobile subscribers and a 35% surge in operating free cash flow. The company announced a $3 billion capital reduction and a maintained dividend policy, signaling confidence despite ongoing network expansion costs.

BNK Banking Corporation Limited reported a robust FY25 turnaround, driven by strategic portfolio reshaping and strong capital management, delivering a 50% increase in net income and a 5.6% rise in capital adequacy ratio.

Wesfarmers has announced a $1.50 per share capital management initiative, combining a $1.10 return of capital with a $0.40 fully-franked special dividend, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.