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Infomedia Ltd reported a steady 2% revenue increase and an 11% rise in NPATA for H1 FY25, alongside a strategic 50% stake acquisition in European AI startup Intellegam, signaling a push for innovation and global expansion.

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.

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.

Temple & Webster has posted a robust 24% revenue increase in H1 FY25, alongside record profitability and market share gains, signaling strong momentum despite economic headwinds.

Amotiv Limited’s interim results reveal a 34.3% decline in net profit despite a 2.3% revenue increase, driven by significant impairments and restructuring costs. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 18.5 cents per share.

Arena REIT reports a striking 87% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2024, driven by property revaluations and rental growth. Distributions per security also rose, reflecting confidence in the group’s long-term strategy.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid half-year performance with a 6% increase in net profit after tax and declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.25 per share, underscoring resilience amid economic challenges.

Noumi Limited’s Q2 FY25 results reveal a resilient plant-based milks segment driving growth, even as traditional dairy and nutritionals face margin pressures amid a challenging market.

Ardiden Limited reports a robust cash balance of A$11.76 million and highlights strategic exploration focus on its Pickle Lake Gold Project, targeting promising gold and copper opportunities in Ontario.