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Sims Limited reported a 4.1% rise in FY25 sales revenue to $7.49 billion and a 198% surge in underlying EBIT, driven by strong metal trading margins and AI-related demand growth. The company also boosted its fully franked dividend by 130%, signaling confidence despite ongoing market headwinds.

Challenger Limited reported a 9% increase in normalised net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong Life business cash earnings and resilient Funds Management performance despite net outflows. The company also announced an 11% dividend increase and provided positive FY26 EPS guidance amid ongoing regulatory reforms.

Sims Limited reported a 4.1% increase in sales revenue to A$7.494 billion for FY25, alongside a 48.1% jump in underlying EBITDA to A$430 million. Despite a statutory net loss, the company declared a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share, reflecting confidence amid market challenges and portfolio reshaping.

Judo Capital Holdings delivered a robust FY25 with strong loan and deposit growth, improved profitability, and a strategic technology upgrade, setting the stage for ambitious FY26 targets.

Simonds Group Limited reported steady revenue of $665.6 million for FY2025, alongside a modest net profit of $1.015 million, as it completed the strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes. The company is focused on integrating the acquisition and driving growth amid a recovering housing market.

Kogan.com has recorded a significant non-cash goodwill impairment related to its Mighty Ape acquisition, reflecting ongoing challenges in New Zealand’s retail market and delayed technology recovery.

GWA Group Limited reported modest revenue and earnings growth for FY2025, underpinned by strong Australian and UK markets, while announcing a $30 million on-market share buyback starting September 2025.

GWA Group Limited has reported a solid FY25 financial performance with modest revenue and profit growth, alongside a dividend increase and a new $30 million share buyback program.

GWA Group Limited reported modest revenue and profit growth for FY2025, driven by disciplined execution amid challenging markets. The company raised its dividend and announced a $30 million on-market share buyback, underscoring confidence in its financial position.

Ampol Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.40 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half in 2025 with steady earnings and declared a fully franked interim dividend, while announcing a transformative acquisition of EG Australia pending regulatory approval.

oOh!media Limited reported a robust 17% increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, driven by strong Australian market segments, but posted a statutory loss due to a significant impairment charge in New Zealand. The company also announced a restructuring and a new CEO appointment.