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ARB Corporation Limited posted a 5.9% rise in sales revenue to $361.7 million for 1H FY2025, driven by strong export growth, while profit before tax edged down 0.7% amid rising costs and subdued domestic vehicle sales.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.9% increase in sales revenue to $361.7 million for the half year ended December 2024, while profit margins slightly contracted. Strategic acquisitions in the US and Australasia underpin the company’s cautious optimism for future growth.

Ionic Rare Earths has revealed preliminary Life Cycle Assessment results showing its magnet recycling process could reduce CO2 emissions by 30-50% compared to traditional rare earth oxide production, positioning the company as a sustainability leader in the UK and European rare earth supply chains.

Li-S Energy reports a $2.67 million net loss for H1 FY25 but marks significant milestones in lithium sulfur battery production and strategic partnerships.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

Big River Industries reported a significant $17 million loss for the half-year ending December 2024, driven by a $20 million non-cash impairment charge and a 3.3% revenue decline. The company also announced a reduced fully franked interim dividend of 2 cents per share.

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.

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.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation posts a robust 14.8% sales increase and a 31.8% jump in net profit for H1 FY25, driven by the Holman acquisition and solid cost efficiencies.

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.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited reported a robust 14.8% revenue increase to US$676.5 million and a 31.8% rise in net profit after tax to US$67.2 million for H1 FY25, driven by the full contribution from its Holman Industries acquisition.