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National Australia Bank reported a 1% increase in underlying profit for FY25, with strong deposit growth and higher credit impairment charges marking the year. The bank maintained solid capital ratios and announced an 85 cent fully franked dividend.

National Australia Bank reported a 1% increase in underlying profit for FY25 with stable cash earnings and a steady fully franked dividend of 85 cents per share. The bank’s refreshed strategy shows early momentum despite rising credit impairment charges.

National Australia Bank reported a 1.2% revenue increase to $20.872 billion in FY25, while net profit dipped 2.9% to $6.759 billion. The bank highlighted progress in customer-centric strategy, technology modernization, and sustainability initiatives.

Verbrec Limited has agreed to acquire Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, significantly expanding its automation and digital capabilities while adding over $60 million in annual revenue.

Alice Queen Limited is updating its Horn Island Gold Project scoping study following a dramatic gold price increase, while engaging GBA Capital to explore financing options.

Perpetual Limited has taken a significant step by entering an exclusivity agreement with Bain Capital Private Equity to explore selling its Wealth Management business, though no deal is guaranteed.

ARC Funds Limited has strategically acquired $2.15 million face value of convertible notes in ausbiz TV at just 20% of their value, issuing 4.47 million new shares as consideration. This move aligns with ARC’s growth strategy to diversify income streams and deepen its investment platform.

Kinetiko Energy has secured the first tranche of funding from FFS Refiners to accelerate development of a pilot LNG gas plant at Brakfontein, marking a key step in its multi-phase Project Alpha.

Challenger Limited has provided a detailed update on APRA’s proposed capital standards, highlighting enhanced capital strength and strategic growth opportunities in the life insurance sector.

Tyro Payments has appointed Nigel Lee as its new CEO, bringing over 25 years of global fintech and payments expertise to lead the company from January 2026. The leadership change signals a strategic push for growth and innovation in Australia’s competitive payments landscape.

Woodside Energy Group unveiled an ambitious growth strategy at its 2025 Capital Markets Day, targeting a net operating cash flow of around US$9 billion by the early 2030s, driven by key LNG and ammonia projects.

Kalamazoo Resources has released a compelling Scoping Study for its Mt Olympus Deposit within the Ashburton Gold Project, outlining a technically robust, high-margin gold operation with strong financial metrics and significant upside potential.