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Challenger Limited reported a robust 28% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $72 million for 1H25, alongside a 12% rise in normalised net profit and a higher interim dividend. Despite a 12% decline in total life sales, the company’s assets under management grew 12% to $131 billion, reflecting strong operational momentum.

Hancock & Gore Limited (ASX: HNG) showcased a transformative year at its 121st AGM, spotlighting a strategic merger with Schoolblazer that creates a leading global uniforms platform and signals a new phase of growth and portfolio simplification.

Rare Foods Australia reports an 18% biomass increase and $440k in cost savings, while launching its Subsea Estate brand and securing a $2.1M R&D refund to support growth.

Genesis Energy's FY25 Q2 report highlights a strategic pivot towards renewable energy and enhanced portfolio flexibility, marked by the Lauriston solar farm's early generation and a sharp cut in carbon emissions, even as total generation declined.

Myer reports flat comparable sales and a slight dip in total sales for the 22 weeks to December 2024, while reaffirming support for its transformative merger with Premier Investments' Apparel Brands.