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Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Limited invites eligible shareholders to participate in a $30 million Share Purchase Plan aimed at strengthening capital and enhancing liquidity without brokerage fees.

SEEK Limited posted a modest 1% rise in revenue for FY2025, while adjusted profit from continuing operations fell 13%, reflecting higher amortisation costs post-platform unification. The company also reacquired Sidekicker, boosting its contingent labour market presence.

Opthea has successfully settled its Development Funding Agreement, avoiding a potential $680 million liability and securing $20 million in cash. Leadership changes include the CEO and CFO stepping down, with the Chairman assuming CEO duties.

Woodside Energy Group Ltd has reported a robust first half of 2025, marked by strong production growth, reduced costs, and solid financial returns, while advancing key LNG projects and sustainability goals.

Woodside Energy Group reported robust first-half results in 2025, with production reaching 548 Mboe/d and a net profit after tax of $1.3 billion, while progressing key LNG projects and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

Macmahon Holdings Limited has reported a strong financial year with a 19.5% revenue increase and a near 39% jump in profit after tax, underpinning higher dividends for shareholders.

Amplitude Energy Limited reported a 22% revenue increase to A$268.1 million for FY25, narrowing its net loss significantly while progressing its East Coast Supply Project with a new joint venture partner.

Challenger has reported a robust FY25 performance, with normalised net profit after tax rising 9% to $456 million and return on equity exceeding targets. The company’s strategic focus on annuities and digital transformation positions it well for continued growth in FY26.

Challenger Limited reported a 9% increase in normalised net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong Life business cash earnings and resilient Funds Management performance despite net outflows. The company also announced an 11% dividend increase and provided positive FY26 EPS guidance amid ongoing regulatory reforms.

Challenger Limited reported a solid 9% rise in normalised NPAT to $456 million for FY25, alongside an 11% dividend increase to 29.5 cents per share, underscoring its strategic momentum and capital strength. The company’s outlook for FY26 remains positive, with guidance pointing to continued growth and shareholder returns amid evolving retirement income reforms.

Challenger Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 9% rise in normalised profit and a strategic push into digital transformation and retirement income solutions.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 48% increase in net profit after tax for FY2025, alongside a 4.6% rise in revenue and an 11.3% dividend hike, reflecting improved operational performance and financial resilience.