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Breville Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.18 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a 12.6% revenue decline and a 64.8% drop in net profit for the first half of FY25 amid challenging market conditions. Despite this, the company achieved a 10% return on capital employed and is positioning itself for growth as economic recovery signs emerge.

Vulcan Steel Limited reported a challenging first half of FY25 with significant declines in revenue, EBITDA, and net profit, yet maintained a solid 10% return on capital employed and declared a cautious interim dividend.

SGH Ltd reported a solid half-year performance with a 10% increase in EBIT to $843 million and a 30% rise in interim dividend, driven by strong industrial services and energy sector results despite mixed market conditions.

SGH Ltd reports a robust first half with 10% EBIT growth and a 30% dividend increase, underpinned by the full acquisition of Boral and strong operational execution across its industrial services portfolio.

SGH Ltd has reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with revenue up 2.2% and net profit soaring 174.5%, underpinned by strong operational segments and strategic acquisitions.

Seven West Media reported a 6% decline in total TV advertising revenue for the half-year ending December 2024 but achieved record digital audience growth and increased its TV revenue share to 41.5%. The company’s strategic investments in digital platforms and cost management signal a pivot towards a more resilient media business.

Merchant House International Limited has sold equipment from its shuttered American Merchant Inc textile factory for US$4 million, crystallising a significant A$9.02 million loss. The company continues to seek buyers for the remaining land and buildings.

JPMorgan Asset Management has announced estimated cash distributions for its Global Equity Premium Income ETFs for February 2025, alongside a detailed timetable for investors to follow.

TEAMINVEST PRIVATE GROUP LIMITED has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.015 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable in March 2025.

Polymetals has raised $35 million through a share placement to fund the restart of its Endeavor silver and zinc mine and accelerate exploration efforts, positioning the company for production in Q2 2025.

Wellnex Life Limited has announced a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately $22.1 million at $0.65 per share, supporting its planned AIM listing and strategic growth initiatives.