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Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited reported a solid 14.8% increase in net sales for the first half of FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and organic growth, yet signals a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds.

Heartland Group Holdings reports a sharp rise in impairment expenses to $49.6 million for its New Zealand banking arm, driven by worsening economic conditions. Despite this, the bank remains well capitalised and expects to maintain dividend payments.

Turners Automotive Group has raised its FY25 profit guidance to at least NZ$53 million, marking its fifth consecutive record profit despite challenging economic conditions.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of USD 0.025 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable in April 2025. The dividend is unfranked and will be paid in Australian dollars based on a recent exchange rate.

Propell Holdings Limited reported a 75% surge in revenue driven by a rapidly expanding loan book, yet losses more than doubled amid rising impairments. The company is navigating growth challenges while engaging with the ASX on potential delisting.

Simonds Group delivered a resilient $13.6 million EBITDA in 1H FY25 amid a soft residential market and announced a strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes to fuel future growth.

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.