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National Australia Bank’s first quarter update reveals a modest 2% dip in cash earnings despite a 3% revenue increase, as credit impairment charges and expenses rise. The bank’s refreshed strategy and strong capital position set the stage for cautious optimism.

MyState Limited reported a modest revenue increase but an 8.9% decline in statutory profit for the half year ended December 2024, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend. The company is set to complete a transformative merger with Auswide Bank, aiming for earnings accretion from FY26.

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.

AMA Group has locked in a $110 million debt facility from two major Australian banks, improving funding costs and enabling strategic expansion in the collision repair sector.

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.

Amotiv Limited reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase in the first half of FY25, underpinned by acquisitions and strategic initiatives despite organic revenue softness and margin pressures. The company anticipates a stronger second half driven by new business wins and pricing actions.

MPower Group has finalized the conversion of a $10 million project funding facility for its Narromine Renewable Energy Project into equity, with AMPYR Distributed Energy acquiring full ownership. The move strengthens MPower's balance sheet and supports its strategic push into hybrid renewable assets.

Energy Technologies Limited reported a 17.5% increase in unaudited sales revenue for 2Q FY2025, driven by a new cable supply contract and a robust order book, signaling positive momentum amid a strategic business plan revision.

Group 6 Metals Limited reveals a challenging quarter marked by safety incidents and production setbacks at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine, while initiating a major recapitalisation plan to stabilise finances and leadership.

Jameson Resources Limited has made significant progress in environmental approvals for its Crown Mountain Hard Coking Coal Project, while community and political backing for the coal sector in Canada strengthens. The company plans to resubmit its Environmental Impact Statement by mid-2025.