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WA Kaolin has launched its retail entitlement offer following the distribution of its prospectus, inviting eligible shareholders to participate in a key capital raising initiative.

The GPT Group reported a strong 38.4% increase in total revenues for 2024 but posted a net loss after tax of $200.7 million. Despite this, the property trust declared a 12.00 cent distribution per stapled security, signaling confidence in its underlying operations.

BlueScope Steel reported steady revenue of $8.59 billion for the first half of FY2025, maintaining solid earnings despite challenging raw material costs and subdued housing demand. The company’s diversified operations and ongoing capital investments underpin its resilience amid market headwinds.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.

Bluescope Steel Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.30 per share, reflecting confidence in its financial position for the half-year ending December 2024.

BlueScope Steel’s half-year results for December 2024 reveal a sharp 63% decline in underlying NPAT amid lower steel spreads and rising costs, yet the company raises its interim dividend and extends its share buy-back program, signaling confidence in a recovering second half.

Westpac's 1Q25 results reveal a solid financial footing with a $1.7 billion net profit, strong capital ratios, and resilient credit quality despite a modest revenue dip.

Freightways Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.22352941 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on April 1, 2025. The dividend is fully unfranked and reflects the company’s ongoing cash flow strength.

The A2 Milk Company has announced its first-ever interim dividend of NZD 0.085 per share, signaling confidence in its financial position and commitment to shareholders.

Freightways Group Limited reported solid HY25 results with a 6.7% revenue increase and 9.5% rise in net profit despite ongoing economic headwinds in New Zealand. The company’s strategic investments in automation and market share gains underpin its cautious optimism for FY25.

The a2 Milk Company posted robust first-half FY25 results, lifting revenue by 10.1% and net profit by 7.6%, while introducing a dividend policy for the first time. Strong English label IMF sales and liquid milk growth underpin an upgraded full-year outlook.