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Austral Resources Australia Ltd has defied extreme wet-season weather in NW Queensland to deliver copper production above budget and guidance in Q4 2025, showcasing operational resilience and strong risk management.

Charter Hall Group reported solid FY25 financial results with significant earnings growth and sustainability milestones, while guiding higher earnings and distributions for FY26.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported strong FY25 results and upgraded its FY26 guidance, reflecting the completed RACQ acquisition and ongoing strategic growth initiatives.

Finexia Financial Group has restated its FY24 financials due to a material error in expense accruals and reduced the value of its Stayco investment by $4 million following an external valuation review.

Ramsay Health Care reported a modest 1.7% increase in underlying net profit for FY25, driven by strong Australian and UK hospital performances despite significant impairments in the UK. The company is advancing its multi-year transformation and expects EBIT growth in Australia for FY26, though challenges remain.

APA Group reported a robust FY25 with underlying EBITDA rising 6.4% to $2.015 billion and distribution per security increasing by 1 cent to 57.0 cps, underpinned by resilient operations and strategic growth initiatives.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 51.3% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, supported by premium growth, improved margins, and key strategic alliances. The company also advanced its sustainability agenda with full renewable energy procurement and emissions reductions.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust half-year performance with a 27% jump in net profit and a 6% rise in gross written premium, underpinned by strong underwriting and investment returns. The insurer declared a higher interim dividend, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Beach Energy reported a 9% rise in FY25 production to 19.7 million barrels of oil equivalent and a 13% increase in sales revenue to $2 billion, driven by strong basin performances and the Waitsia LNG project. However, a significant $674 million impairment charge due to lower commodity prices and reserves revision at Beharra Springs tempers the upbeat results.

Aspen Group has launched a $74 million equity raising to reduce debt and capitalize on growth opportunities in affordable housing, maintaining its FY25 earnings guidance.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust 8% gross written premium growth in 1Q25, driven by strong momentum in North America and International markets, while managing significant catastrophe claims. The insurer reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing market challenges.

Tower Limited has raised its FY25 underlying NPAT guidance to $70m–$80m, citing better-than-expected claims experience and favorable weather, while revising premium growth and expense ratio forecasts.