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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.

Contact Energy Limited has announced a fully unfranked dividend of NZD 0.1847 per share, combining ordinary and supplementary components, payable in March 2025.

The a2 Milk Company delivered solid first-half FY25 results with revenue up 10.1% and net profit rising 7.6%, driven by strong growth in China and the USA despite supply constraints and ANZ challenges. The company also declared its first-ever interim dividend and upgraded its full-year outlook.

Contact Energy's January 2025 report reveals steady mass market electricity sales and improved netback prices, despite a notable decline in total electricity generation and national demand.

The a2 Milk Company has reported robust first-half FY25 results, boosting full-year guidance and declaring its inaugural dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.