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Simonds Group reported a 5.6% revenue decline for the half year ended December 2024 but achieved a 12% rise in EBITDA, driven by higher margin projects and cost control. The company also announced a strategic acquisition to expand its footprint.

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.

GPT Group has confirmed a fully unfranked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.12 per security for the six months ending December 2024, payable on February 28, 2025.

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.

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.

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.

AMP Limited has confirmed the franking rate for its upcoming ordinary dividend, set at AUD 2.0575 per security, payable on March 17, 2025. The dividend is partially franked, providing clarity on tax treatment for investors.

Ecofibre Limited has restructured its Australian loan facilities, extending repayment terms and adjusting interest rates to support a more sustainable financial footing.

WAM Capital has reported a robust 14.9% increase in its investment portfolio over six months, outperforming key ASX indices and maintaining its interim dividend at 7.75 cents per share.

Abacus Storage King reported a modest 1.1% increase in statutory profit for HY25, underpinned by resilient operating metrics and a robust balance sheet. The company’s multi-pronged growth strategy, including acquisitions and a substantial development pipeline, supports a confident outlook with reaffirmed distribution guidance.

Abacus Storage King reported a striking turnaround with a $67.8 million net profit for H1 2024, up from just $0.4 million a year earlier, alongside a raised interim distribution reflecting robust growth in the self-storage sector.