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GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalized EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, alongside a 7.1% lift in its interim dividend, reflecting disciplined execution despite tough market conditions.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Feb 2025
GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Feb 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Feb 2025
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
17 Feb 2025
Microequities Asset Management Group Limited has reported a robust 46.4% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a record $650 million in Funds Under Management and a raised interim dividend.
Claire Turing
Claire Turing
14 Feb 2025
Embelton Limited reported a notable 25.4% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, yet managed a 23% increase in net profit, underscoring effective cost controls amid a challenging construction market. The company declared an interim dividend consistent with the prior period, signaling confidence despite subdued outlook.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
13 Feb 2025
Toys"R"Us ANZ Limited announces the immediate resignation of CEO Penny Cox, with Chair Kelly Humphreys and Executive Director Teresa Smith stepping in as interim leaders while a search for a new CEO is underway.
Logan Eniac
Logan Eniac
13 Feb 2025
Downer EDI Limited has reported a strong financial turnaround in the first half of FY25, with significant earnings growth and improved cash flow despite a revenue decline influenced by divestments and softer market conditions.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
13 Feb 2025
Downer EDI Limited has reported a robust first half of FY25, with a 4.7% rise in statutory NPAT and a striking 70% increase in pro forma NPATA, underscoring the success of its ongoing transformation program.
Nora Hopper
Nora Hopper
13 Feb 2025
Regal Asian Investments has raised its semi-annual dividend target from 5 to 6 cents per share, supported by a robust profits reserve, signaling confidence in sustained shareholder returns.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
13 Feb 2025
Domain Holdings Australia has appointed Greg Ellis as Interim CEO while continuing its search for a permanent leader, following the planned departure of Jason Pellegrino.
Eva Park
Eva Park
13 Feb 2025
Sigma Healthcare has completed its acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, issuing new shares and cash to former shareholders and appointing a refreshed board to steer the merged entity forward.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
12 Feb 2025