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BlueScope Steel’s FY2025 results reveal a significant earnings decline driven by lower steel spreads and a major impairment in its North American coated products business, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and extending its buy-back program.

The a2 Milk Company reported a robust 21% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by strong growth in China and the USA, alongside a landmark full-year dividend declaration and major supply chain restructuring.

Contact Energy Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 13% increase in underlying net profit, driven by geothermal expansion and strategic acquisition of Manawa Energy. The company’s renewable portfolio and risk management positioned it well amid challenging market conditions.

Microequities Asset Management Group Limited reported a 19.3% rise in net profit for FY25, driven by strong fund performance and a surge in performance fees, while declaring a fully franked final dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

Mirvac Group reported a solid FY25 operating profit of $474 million, maintaining strong momentum in its living sector and residential pre-sales. The company is poised for growth in FY26, supported by easing interest rates and a robust development pipeline.

HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT posted solid FY25 financials amid ongoing tenant transition challenges with Healthscope. The REIT is proactively securing alternative tenants while maintaining a robust balance sheet.

Pro Medicus Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.30 per share for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reports a narrower statutory loss for FY25, achieves its Net Zero Target, and sets a confident outlook with increased funds management revenue and steady portfolio performance.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported solid FY25 results, achieving its Net Zero Target and expanding funds management with $328 million in new assets. The company sets a confident outlook for FY26 amid stabilizing market conditions.

Ventia reported solid HY25 results with profit growth and a 43% dividend increase, underpinned by major contract wins and an upgraded FY25 outlook.

Bailador Technology Investments reported a solid FY25 with a 7.8% post-tax portfolio return and a fully franked final dividend of 3.6 cents per share, underpinned by strong growth in private tech investments and strategic realisations.

Orora Limited reported a 24.4% increase in FY25 revenue to A$2.09 billion, marking the completion of its strategic portfolio reshaping with the sale of its North American packaging business. The company advances sustainability targets while maintaining steady dividends and a share buyback program.