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Temple & Webster reported a record half-year revenue of $314 million for H1 FY25, up 24% year-on-year, driven by strong customer growth and improved margins. The company remains on track to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue within the next few years.

Orora Limited reported a robust first half of FY25 with underlying EBIT rising 24.6%, driven by strategic portfolio simplification and organic growth investments despite challenges in the Australian wine market.

Origin Energy reported a solid half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.02 billion and underlying profit up 24% to $924 million, driven by strong LNG trading and APLNG operations. The company is advancing its renewable energy investments and technology platforms while maintaining dividend growth.

Origin Energy reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit rising to $1.017 billion and an increased fully franked interim dividend, driven by strong Integrated Gas earnings despite softer Energy Markets and Octopus Energy results.

Origin Energy reported a robust half-year result for December 2024, with revenue up 10% and profit rising 2%, while accelerating investments in battery storage and renewables.

AGL Energy reported solid FY25 half-year results with underlying EBITDA of $1.068 billion and narrowed guidance, underscoring its commitment to a sustainable energy transition through significant investments in grid-scale batteries and renewables.

AGL Energy reported a solid first half of FY25 with underlying EBITDA slightly down but maintained strong operational momentum, while narrowing its full-year earnings guidance and announcing key leadership changes.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has released its December 2024 Basel III Pillar 3 report, reaffirming strong capital adequacy and liquidity positions despite evolving regulatory frameworks.

Tamawood Limited has reported a steady increase in revenue and profit for the half year ended December 31, 2024, signaling ongoing resilience in the residential construction sector.

Ryder Capital Limited has reported a striking 312% increase in total comprehensive income for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside a 12.5% hike in its fully franked interim dividend, underscoring robust portfolio performance amid market uncertainties.

Ramsay Health Care has announced a significant $305 million impairment in its UK segment driven by challenges at Elysium, alongside a $64.5 million tax provision release linked to Ramsay Santé. The company is taking decisive steps to address operational weaknesses while its core UK hospitals show promising growth.

Region Group reported steady financial results for the first half of FY25, maintaining AFFO guidance and achieving a statutory net profit of $81.8 million, underpinned by strong tenant retention and targeted portfolio enhancements.