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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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Pillar 3 disclosures reveal steady capital adequacy ratios and strong liquidity metrics as credit risk exposures grow modestly.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 2.60 per share for the first half of FY25, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering no discount but flexible currency options.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported an 8% rise in net profit to $10.1 billion for FY25, supported by steady lending growth and a 5% revenue increase. The bank declared a fully franked final dividend of 260 cents per share, underscoring its robust capital position and ongoing technology modernization.

Energy Transition Minerals Ltd has issued over 238 million shares to OCJ Investment and updated its Share Purchase Plan timetable to raise up to $3 million, signaling a strategic capital boost.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited has announced a special dividend of AUD 0.1992 per share, pending court approval and final confirmation post-scheme valuation. The payment is scheduled for September 2025 with a significant franked component.

Helix Resources Limited has announced a renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $1.68 million, partially underwritten by Mahe Capital, aiming to fund key drilling and resource estimation projects.

QBE Insurance Group has updated its dividend announcement, confirming cash payments as the default option over share plans for its upcoming 31-cent dividend.

Vulcan Steel has reported preliminary FY25 earnings with stable EBITDA and reduced net debt, while highlighting cautious optimism for FY26 amid tough trading conditions.

Spark New Zealand is selling 75% of its data centre business to Pacific Equity Partners for up to $705 million, aiming to accelerate capacity expansion amid rising cloud and AI demand.

Tuas Limited, through its subsidiary Simba Telecom, has announced a transformative acquisition of M1 Limited’s non-ICT businesses for S$1.43 billion, accompanied by a substantial equity raising and debt financing plan.

Scentre Group has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.08815 per security for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, payable on 29 August. The dividend is fully unfranked and includes a Dividend Reinvestment Plan with no discount.