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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has reported a record full-year revenue of NZ$2.02 billion for FY2025, alongside a 43% increase in underlying net profit after tax. The company also raised its dividend, reflecting strong operational performance and strategic investments.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a 45 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q1 2025, driven by earnings despite rising risk-weighted assets. The bank maintains strong liquidity and leverage ratios above regulatory minimums.

Pacific Current Group reported a solid 3.2% increase in funds under management to A$31 billion for Q1 2025, driven primarily by strong inflows at its USD-denominated boutique Pennybacker and positive market revaluations.

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.

Computershare Limited reported a 6.7% decline in revenue to $1.5 billion for the half-year ended December 2024, primarily due to the sale of its US Mortgage Services business. However, profit after tax from continuing operations surged 24.9% to $286.5 million, underpinning an interim dividend of AU 45 cents per share.

Perpetual Limited's Q2 FY25 update reveals a 3.6% rise in Assets Under Management to A$230.2 billion, buoyed by currency tailwinds despite net outflows and market headwinds. Corporate Trust and Wealth Management also posted modest growth, setting the stage for the upcoming half-year results.

Iluka Resources has exceeded its 2024 production guidance with robust zircon and synthetic rutile output, while advancing key projects and implementing cost-saving measures ahead of 2025.