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Westpac reported a resilient full-year 2025 performance with modest profit decline, robust loan and deposit growth, and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a solid $6.9 billion statutory net profit for 2025, maintaining strong capital and credit quality while increasing dividends. The bank’s ongoing transformation and disciplined growth underpin its outlook amid evolving economic conditions.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $6.916 billion for 2025, while maintaining a strong capital position and progressing its UNITE transformation program. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 77 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns amid ongoing economic challenges.

Scorpion Minerals reports promising near-surface high-grade gold at its Pharos Project and announces a strategic partnership with Gylden Resources to leverage processing capabilities in Western Australia.

Skin Elements Limited reports successful completion of key product evaluations and secures $2.5 million placement to fuel growth and commercialisation in 2026.

FBR Limited unveiled its new DST-enabled Mantis welding robot targeting heavy fabrication sectors while completing key milestones on its Hadrian bricklaying technology and securing a $22 million financing package.

Alvo Minerals advances exploration at its Palma Copper-Zinc Project in Brazil, defining promising new prospects Touro and Esperanza with strong geochemical and geophysical signatures. The company also reviews rare earth projects amid rising market interest.

Horseshoe Metals has secured mining approval for Direct Shipping Ore operations at its Horseshoe Lights project, complemented by promising drilling assays and strategic funding to accelerate development.

Pacific Smiles Group Limited shares will be suspended from ASX trading following compulsory acquisition notices issued by Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd, signaling a significant ownership change.

TasFoods reports a 13.2% revenue decline in Q3 2025 driven by oversupply and discounting in the Tasmanian poultry market, while advancing a $2 million sale of Pyengana Dairy and reducing debt through property sales.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project with commissioning of the Casposo Toll Milling plant and key operational contracts, while Ecuador projects gain value following Lumina Gold’s takeover. A $30 million placement strengthens funding for upcoming milestones.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced a 1.5% discount on shares acquired through its Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Option Plans for the upcoming 2025 final dividend, signaling a subtle shift in shareholder incentives.