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Aurizon Holdings reported a 3% decline in underlying EBITDA and a 14% drop in NPAT for FY2025, while unveiling a $150 million on-market buy-back and a $500 million subordinated notes issuance to strengthen its balance sheet.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half in 2025 with steady earnings and declared a fully franked interim dividend, while announcing a transformative acquisition of EG Australia pending regulatory approval.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a striking $213.8 million statutory profit for FY25, driven by strong property revaluations and strategic acquisitions, while maintaining stable distributions. The REIT also launched a $1.75 billion equity raise for its new convenience retail fund, signaling growth ambitions amid rising finance costs.

National Australia Bank’s June quarter saw a slight dip in cash earnings due to rising credit impairment charges, even as underlying profits edged up 2%. The bank balances cautious asset quality management with ongoing growth in lending and deposits.

The GPT Group has delivered a robust 2025 interim result, reporting solid income growth and a strong balance sheet, while announcing a significant equity raise to fuel future expansion.

Contact Energy’s 2025 Integrated Report reveals robust financial results driven by major renewable investments and the strategic acquisition of Manawa Energy, reinforcing its commitment to a net zero future by 2035.

NGE Capital Limited reported a steady half-year profit increase alongside a notable rise in net tangible assets per share, continuing its share buy-back program and initiating new investments.

Fortuna Metals Limited has officially changed its name from Lanthanein Resources Ltd and updated its ASX ticker from 'LNR' to 'FUN', effective 20 August 2025. The company also unveiled a new website and detailed its post-consolidation capital structure.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited reported a 19.3% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by strong fund performance and a surge in performance fees, while declaring a fully franked final dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

WAM Global Limited outperformed the MSCI World Index in FY2025 with a 19.4% portfolio gain, enabling a higher fully franked dividend of 17 cents per share. The company’s strong results reflect strategic investments in undervalued global growth stocks amid volatile markets.

WAM Leaders Limited reported a strong $63.8 million net profit for FY2025 and declared a fully franked final dividend of 4.7 cents per share, despite its investment portfolio underperforming the benchmark index.

WAM Global Limited reported a robust 39.8% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by a 19.4% growth in its investment portfolio and declared a fully franked full year dividend of 17 cents per share. The company’s diversified global holdings and disciplined investment approach underpin its strong shareholder returns.