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South32 Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of USD 0.034 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns amid a complex currency environment.

ASX Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 1.112 per share for the six months ending December 2024, payable in March 2025 with flexible currency options for shareholders.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) reported a robust half-year performance with a $778 million net profit, underpinned by premium growth and improved insurance margins. The company also raised its interim dividend by 20%, signaling confidence in its strategic execution.

IAG reported a 91% surge in net profit after tax to $778 million for 1H25, boosted by favourable weather conditions and a $200 million release from COVID-related provisions. The insurer declared a 12 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring its strong capital position and commitment to customer support amid ongoing economic pressures.

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) reported a 91.2% surge in net profit to $778 million for the half year ended December 2024, driven by robust insurance margins and higher investment income. The company also declared a 12-cent interim dividend, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.

Contact Energy has secured a decade-long electricity supply agreement with Fonterra, delivering up to 415 GWh annually to the Whareroa dairy site, marking a significant step in the dairy sector’s decarbonisation journey.

Suncorp Group has reported a robust $1.1 billion net profit for 1H25, buoyed by a benign natural hazard season and the sale of its banking arm. The insurer is set to return $4.1 billion to shareholders, marking a significant milestone in its strategic simplification.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods Limited has raised $18,000 through a convertible note subscription, reinforcing its financial position and enabling accelerated strategic initiatives focused on sustainable seafood.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods reports a sharp reduction in losses following the closure of its New Zealand operations and reveals promising initial fishing results in the Coral Sea. The company is actively exploring commercial opportunities for its Coral Sea Fishery permits and a potential acquisition to boost future revenues.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund (ASX: QRI) has launched a $151 million non-renounceable entitlement offer to existing unitholders, aiming to boost portfolio diversification and liquidity by investing in commercial real estate loans.

ASB reported a modest 1% increase in cash net profit after tax for the half-year ending December 2024, underpinned by rising lending volumes and strategic investments in housing and fraud prevention amid New Zealand's gradual economic recovery.

Suncorp Group Limited delivered a robust half-year performance with a $1.1 billion net profit, driven by favourable natural hazard conditions and the strategic sale of Suncorp Bank. The insurer plans a substantial $4.1 billion return to shareholders, underscoring its strong capital position and growth ambitions.