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Suncorp Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for 1H25, with net profit after tax nearly doubling to $1.1 billion, driven by the sale of Suncorp Bank and strong insurance operations. The company announced a substantial capital return and special dividend, underscoring its disciplined capital management.

Arena REIT reports a striking 87% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 2024, driven by property revaluations and rental growth. Distributions per security also rose, reflecting confidence in the group’s long-term strategy.

Suncorp Group Limited has delivered a strong half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with significant growth in revenue and net profit, while navigating the ongoing return of proceeds from its Suncorp Bank sale.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 2.3% increase in cash NPAT for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by disciplined lending growth and robust capital management. The bank maintained its leadership in customer engagement and digital innovation while navigating ongoing economic uncertainties.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Computershare delivered a robust 1H25 performance with an 18.7% rise in management EPS and a 12.5% increase in interim dividends, prompting an upgraded FY25 earnings outlook.

BKI Investment Company Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.039 per share and providing key details on its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP).

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.

VanEck Investments Limited has released detailed dividend component breakdowns for ten of its exchange traded funds for the period ending 31 January 2025, outlining key dates and tax information.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Light & Wonder, Inc. has amended its credit agreement to increase its revolving credit facility from $750 million to $1 billion, extend the maturity to 2030, and reduce interest margins based on leverage tests, enhancing its financial flexibility.

VGI Partners Global Investments has raised its semi-annual dividend target to 6 cents per share, reflecting strong profit reserves and a commitment to growing shareholder returns.