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TasFoods reported a $10.7 million net loss for FY2024, challenged by an oversupplied poultry market and a significant asset impairment. The company is pivoting towards growth in pet treats and dairy exports to stabilize its future.

Dyno Nobel Limited reported a mixed half-year performance with a modest dip in revenues but a significant rise in net profit from continuing operations. The company is accelerating its transformation through major asset sales and a recommencement of its substantial share buyback program.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 5% increase in net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY2025, driven by growth in asset management and banking segments alongside a robust capital and liquidity position.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

Nyrada’s experimental drug NYR-BI03 shows promising cardioprotective and anti-arrhythmic effects in animal models, reinforcing its potential as a treatment for acute myocardial infarction.

LTR Pharma has partnered with Strategic Drug Solutions to co-develop OROFLOW®, a novel intranasal spray aimed at providing fast symptom relief for Oesophageal Motility Disorders, tapping into a growing $4.5 billion global market.

Orica Limited reported a robust first half FY2025 with a 40% rise in NPAT pre-significant items and strong cash flow, underpinned by demand for premium blasting and digital solutions. The company also announced a $400 million share buy-back and a 32% higher interim dividend.

Orica Limited reported a 7.7% increase in revenue to $3.94 billion for the half year ended March 2025, but posted a net loss of $89 million due to significant impairment and restructuring charges. Excluding these items, net profit rose 40% to $250.8 million, with the board declaring a higher interim dividend.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited posted a 7% increase in statutory profit to AUD 3.642 billion for the half year ended 31 March 2025, with stable cash profit and an 83 cent interim dividend. The full integration of Suncorp Bank underpinned lending and deposit growth, while credit impairments eased.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 9% decline in net profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting margin compression and higher costs, while advancing its digital transformation and sustainability agenda.

National Australia Bank (NAB) reported steady cash earnings and improved return on equity in the first half of 2025, underpinned by strong capital ratios and a clear strategic focus on business banking, deposits, and proprietary home lending.

National Australia Bank posted a 0.8% rise in cash earnings for 1H25, underpinned by profit growth and lower credit impairments amid a cautious economic outlook. The bank advances its strategy focused on customer experience and technology modernization while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.