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Kina Securities Limited reported a robust 37% jump in statutory net profit after tax for the half year ended June 2025, driven by solid revenue growth and expanding loan portfolios. The bank also declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial strength.

Woolworths Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.45 per share for the six months ending June 2025, payable in September with an optional dividend reinvestment plan.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

Carindale Property Trust reported a solid 6.4% increase in revenue to $61.6 million and a significant jump in net profit to $39.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, underpinned by strong property valuations and operational performance.

Coles Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.32 per share for the fiscal year ending June 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to shareholders.

Love Group Global Ltd plans a shareholder vote on returning 3 cents per share, signalling confidence in its cash position and growth outlook.

Michael Hill International reported broadly flat FY25 financial results despite challenging retail conditions, with growth in Australia and Canada offset by ongoing difficulties in New Zealand. Strategic initiatives and early FY26 sales hint at cautious optimism.

Adore Beauty has delivered record profitability in FY25, driven by margin expansion, owned brands, and retail growth, while setting ambitious targets for FY26.

Adore Beauty Group reported a modest 1.6% revenue increase in FY25 to $198.8 million, while profit before tax fell 56% due to one-off acquisition and restructuring costs. The company’s integration of iKOU and retail expansion underpin a refreshed omni-channel growth strategy.

OMG Group is set to nearly double the distribution of its 1L Barista Oat Milk in Woolworths stores nationwide, signaling strong retailer confidence and accelerating its multi-channel growth strategy.

Super Retail Group has announced it will suspend its Dividend Reinvestment Plan starting fiscal year 2026, shifting shareholders to cash dividends instead. The DRP remains active for FY25 final and special dividends.

Super Retail Group Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of AUD 0.64 per share, combining ordinary and special dividends, payable in October 2025 with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.