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Bell Financial Group has reported a robust FY2024 performance, with profit after tax rising 26.4% amid improving market conditions and record Funds Under Advice. The company’s strategic focus on technology and recurring revenue streams underpins its growth trajectory.

WAM Active Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 33.2% increase in net profit and a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing legal challenges.

WAM Active Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.03 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, reinforcing its steady income return strategy.

Deterra Royalties Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.09 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, signalling steady financial health and shareholder returns.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 28% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $72 million for 1H25, alongside a 12% rise in normalised net profit and a higher interim dividend. Despite a 12% decline in total life sales, the company’s assets under management grew 12% to $131 billion, reflecting strong operational momentum.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund’s shares were suspended following a late submission of its January 2025 Net Tangible Asset Statement, attributed to human error. The company has assured shareholders the issue is resolved and trading resumed promptly.

Pengana International Equities Limited reported a striking 189% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside an 11% portfolio return and consistent fully franked dividends.

Smart Parking Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 20% increase in revenue and a 70% rise in net profit, driven by international expansion and operational growth across multiple markets.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited has been suspended from ASX trading due to a delayed periodic report, raising questions about its compliance and investor transparency.

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.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has secured a $2.64 million FJD loan from Fiji Development Bank to acquire a key Navua facility, marking a strategic step to bolster its kava processing and staff infrastructure.