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SEEK Limited’s FY2025 half-year results reveal a revenue dip and profit contraction, yet the company delivers a robust free cash flow surge and raises its interim dividend, underscoring resilience amid evolving market conditions.

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.

Ansell Limited has updated its FY25 interim dividend details, confirming a payment of USD 0.222 per share with an AUD equivalent of 0.3486, payable on March 6, 2025.

Polymetals Resources Ltd invites eligible shareholders to participate in a new Share Purchase Plan at $0.80 per share, aiming to raise up to $3.2 million after a successful $35 million institutional placement.

Ausmon Resources Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan aiming to raise up to $540,000 by issuing shares at a discounted price, supporting its exploration and operational funding needs.

Polymetals Resources Ltd has opened a Share Purchase Plan allowing eligible shareholders to invest up to $30,000 each at $0.80 per share, aiming to raise $3.2 million to bolster its balance sheet and fund exploration.

BHP Group Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of USD 0.50 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 27, 2025, with multiple currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.

Biome Australia Limited has reported its first-ever net profit of $433,395 for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 47.4% increase in revenue driven by strong sales of its Activated Probiotics.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

Baby Bunting has reported a robust first half for FY25, with net profit after tax rising 37% to $4.8 million and sales edging up 2.4%. The company’s strategic initiatives around margin improvement and store expansion underpin a stable outlook for the full year.

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.