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nib Holdings reported a solid FY25 with underlying operating profit of $239.2 million and 3.2% policyholder growth, driven by digital innovation and operational efficiencies. The Group’s strategic focus on core health insurance and adjacent services sets the stage for continued momentum into FY26.

nib Group reported solid FY25 results with revenue growth to $3.6 billion and a 9.4% rise in net profit after tax, while maintaining its full-year dividend at 29 cents per share. The company’s Australian private health insurance business achieved record policyholder growth amid ongoing claims inflation and operational efficiencies.

nib holdings limited reported a 9.4% increase in net profit after tax to $198.6 million for FY25, alongside a 7.8% rise in group revenue to $3.6 billion. Despite a dip in underlying operating profit, the company declared a fully franked final dividend, maintaining its full-year payout at 29 cents per share.

Reece Limited reported a modest 1% decline in FY25 sales to $9 billion, with earnings pressured by soft housing markets in Australia and the US. Despite operational investments and branch expansions, the company faces a cautious outlook over the next 12-18 months.

Reece Limited reported a 20% decline in EBIT for FY25, reflecting soft demand in both ANZ and US markets despite strategic branch expansions and acquisitions.

Reece Limited reported a modest revenue decline and a sharper drop in profits for FY25, reflecting subdued demand in key markets and ongoing investment in growth. The company declared a reduced fully franked dividend as it navigates a challenging housing environment.

Liberty Group has reported a solid 16% rise in statutory net profit after tax for FY25, alongside a 10% increase in underlying earnings and a new special dividend announcement.

Liberty Group reported a solid 15.7% rise in net profit after tax to $133.3 million for FY25, supported by steady revenue growth and improved asset quality. The company also announced a special dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial position.

Alcoa Corporation has confirmed its quarterly dividend payment with new details on currency options and U.S. tax withholding requirements, impacting how investors receive their returns.

Auckland International Airport has updated the deadline for shareholders to submit participation notices for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan linked to the FY25 interim dividend, ensuring clarity ahead of the upcoming payment.

Turners Automotive Group is on track to surpass its record first-half earnings by over 10%, driven by strategic branch expansions and robust finance and insurance growth despite economic headwinds.

Ansell Limited has announced an unfranked ordinary dividend of USD 0.28 per share for the six months ending June 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to select shareholders.