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Challenger Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.145 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in March 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains active, offering shareholders flexibility in managing their returns.

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.

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.

Noble Helium Limited has announced a sweeping board and executive reshuffle following pressure from major shareholders, signaling a strategic reset aimed at strengthening its financial footing and advancing its Tanzanian helium projects.

Neurizon Therapeutics reported a sharp rise in half-year losses to $7.28 million but marked significant progress with its lead drug NUZ-001 entering a major ALS clinical trial and securing critical regulatory designations.

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.

GWR is actively pursuing transformative project acquisitions across global jurisdictions while trading significantly below its cash and investment backing. The company’s robust cash position and critical minerals investments position it well amid shifting global supply dynamics.

HiTech Group has reported a robust first half for FY2025, with net profit before tax up 14% and EBITDA rising 8%, underpinned by strong demand for ICT talent and services. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5 cents per share, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

QMines Limited has raised $6 million through a strongly supported placement, positioning the company to accelerate exploration and development at its Mt Chalmers and Develin Creek copper and gold projects.

Havilah Resources has completed a 7,511-metre drilling program at its Mutooroo copper-cobalt-gold project, revealing promising extensions beyond the current resource envelope. Collaborative efforts with JX Advanced Metals Corporation advance metallurgical and mining studies, underpinning a potential resource upgrade.

Memphasys has initiated clinical utility testing of its Felix™ System in Brazil through a partnership with Laboratorio Androscience, aiming to establish a foothold in the rapidly growing Latin American IVF sector.

Dicker Data Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming an 11-cent fully franked dividend and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price at AUD 8.6584 per share.