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Bell Financial Group reported a robust 26.4% increase in profit after tax to $30.7 million for 2024, underpinned by strong performances across all divisions and a declared fully franked final dividend of 4.0 cents per share. The Group is actively pursuing growth through acquisitions and strategic account transfers, positioning itself for a cautiously optimistic 2025.

Sequoia Financial Group will release its half-year FY25 financial results on 27 February 2025, accompanied by an investor webinar hosted by its CEO and CFO.

SRG Global Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.025 per share, reflecting steady profitability for the half-year ending December 2024.

SEEK Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.24 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signalling steady shareholder returns.

SEEK Limited reported robust half-year results for FY2025, with gains in placement share and yield offsetting volume declines, alongside a significant rise in free cash flow and an increased interim dividend.

SEEK Limited's FY2025 half-year results reveal a 4% decline in sales revenue amid softer job ad volumes, yet the company impressively increased its interim dividend by 26%, supported by strong free cash flow growth.

WAM Active Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.03 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, reinforcing its steady income return strategy.

Ramelius Resources will release its half-year financial results for FY25 on 21 February, accompanied by a detailed investor conference call.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

HUB24 Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.24 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in April 2025.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 12% increase in normalized NPAT to $225 million for 1H25, underpinned by strong earnings, dividend growth, and strategic investments in technology and distribution channels.

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25, delivering a 12% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales, underpinned by strategic technology investments and longer tenor products.