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Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 12% increase in normalized NPAT to $225 million for 1H25, underpinned by strong earnings, dividend growth, and strategic investments in technology and distribution channels.

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 12% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales, underpinned by strategic technology investments and longer tenor products.

Infratil has increased its investment in CDC Data Centres by acquiring an additional 1.58% stake for approximately A$216 million, reinforcing its commitment to the fast-growing digital infrastructure sector.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has released its Basel III Pillar 3 report for the half year ended December 31, 2024, revealing a robust capital position and detailed credit risk exposures that exceed regulatory transparency requirements.

Judo Bank reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 33% increase in underlying profit before tax driven by strong lending growth and improved margins. The bank is advancing its regional expansion with plans for 10 new locations and 20 additional bankers in FY25.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year performance with a 70% jump in statutory net profit, driven by strong loan growth and improved margins, while reaffirming its FY25 profit guidance.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust 54% increase in statutory profit before tax for the half year ended December 2024, driven by strong SME loan growth and prudent cost management, despite a slight dip in net interest margin and statutory profit after tax.

Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited reported a robust turnaround with a $2.96 million profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, reversing last year’s losses despite no dividends declared.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 2.15 for COH CitiFirst Instalments, with key dates set for March and April 2025.

Health and Plant Protein Group Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $43,000 for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a $748,000 loss in the prior period, despite no operational revenue following the sale of its macadamia division.

VanEck Investments Limited has released its indicative dividends calendar for 2025, outlining expected dividend timings for over 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This comprehensive schedule offers investors clarity on dividend announcements, ex-dates, and payment dates across a diverse range of funds.