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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust FY25 with a $10.1 billion net profit, increased dividends, and accelerated technology investments despite global uncertainties.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 2.60 per share for the first half of FY25, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering no discount but flexible currency options.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported an 8% rise in net profit to $10.1 billion for FY25, supported by steady lending growth and a 5% revenue increase. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 260 cents per share, underscoring its robust capital position and ongoing technology modernization.

Computershare Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.48 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.

WAM Capital Limited’s July 2025 update reveals a robust net tangible asset position and a healthy interim dividend, underpinned by strong performances from key holdings ALS and HUB24.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) held a pivotal Scheme Meeting seeking shareholder approval to restructure by exchanging shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), accompanied by a special dividend payment. The outcome will reshape PAI’s investment management and ownership structure.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has announced a special dividend of AUD 0.1992 per share, pending court approval and final confirmation post-scheme valuation. The payment is scheduled for September 2025 with a significant franked component.

LGI Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 13.6% increase in underlying EBITDA to $17.4 million, expanded renewable capacity by 44%, and declared a fully franked dividend. The company’s strategic investments in battery storage and biogas infrastructure position it well in Australia’s energy transition.

Platinum Asia Investments has released detailed examples illustrating how its upcoming special dividend and share-for-unit exchange will be calculated as part of a major restructure scheduled for late August.

SGH Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.32 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

QBE Insurance Group has updated its dividend announcement, confirming cash payments as the default option over share plans for its upcoming 31-cent dividend.

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with 8% EBIT growth, margin expansion, and a 17% dividend increase, setting a confident tone for FY26. The diversified industrial services group demonstrated robust cash flow and reduced leverage despite mixed divisional performances.