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Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced a partially franked dividend of AUD 0.12 for the IAG CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalments, aligning key dates with IAG ordinary shares and reducing the outstanding loan balance.

New Hope Group delivered a robust quarterly performance with a 21.8% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 33% jump in saleable coal production for the first half of FY25, underpinned by operational efficiencies and strategic investments.

Findi Limited has expanded its ATM footprint with the State Bank of India by 54%, securing 2,293 additional ATMs and appointing Rothschild & Co for its 2026 Indian IPO. However, FY25 revenue guidance has been revised down due to delays in White Label ATM license commencement.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024, revealing solid capital adequacy and liquidity positions under APRA regulations. The bank maintains robust buffers amid lending growth and evolving market conditions.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's half-year results for 1H25 reveal a modest decline in cash earnings due to inflationary pressures and increased investment spend, balanced by robust customer growth and digital innovation.

Bendigo Bank reported a slight dip in cash earnings for the half year ending December 2024, despite robust growth in customer deposits and ongoing investments in its transformation program.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a modest dip in cash earnings for the half year ended December 2024, offset by strong residential lending growth and a maintained fully franked dividend. The bank’s strategic investments and digital transformation efforts continue amid margin compression and rising expenses.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.

The GPT Group reported a strong 38.4% increase in total revenues for 2024 but posted a net loss after tax of $200.7 million. Despite this, the property trust declared a 12.00 cent distribution per stapled security, signaling confidence in its underlying operations.

GPT Management Holdings Limited reported a substantial net loss of $40.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, despite a 31.7% increase in total revenues to $340 million. No dividends were declared, signaling a cautious outlook amid challenging conditions.

Westpac's 1Q25 results reveal a solid financial footing with a $1.7 billion net profit, strong capital ratios, and resilient credit quality despite a modest revenue dip.

Westpac’s 1Q25 update reveals a resilient $1.7 billion net profit and strong loan growth despite margin pressures and economic headwinds.