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Bell Financial Group delivered strong financial results for 2024, driven by growth in technology and product services, but early 2025 shows challenges from market volatility impacting core broking revenues.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has announced a quarterly distribution of 2.125 cents per unit for the period ending March 31, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to delivering steady income to investors.

Merino & Co has amended its quarterly report to correct expenditure figures and clarify related party payments, while reporting significant operational progress including new product launches and cryptocurrency integration.

Elixinol Wellness Limited reported a robust FY24 performance, achieving an 81% increase in revenue and significantly narrowing its losses. The company is now focused on scaling its direct-to-consumer channels and operational efficiencies to reach profitability in 2025.

Kogan.com Ltd reports robust sales and profit growth for the first four months of 2025, powered by strong marketing investment, while its subsidiary Mighty Ape faces technical setbacks but shows early signs of recovery.

Gentrack reported a solid 9.8% revenue increase to NZ$112 million in HY25, driven by recurring revenue growth and international expansion, while net profit after tax surged 34.7%. The company’s outlook remains optimistic as it targets FY25 revenue above NZ$230 million and deeper market penetration across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Gentrack Group Limited reported a solid 9.8% revenue increase to NZ$112 million in the first half of FY25, powered by strong recurring revenue growth in utilities and a surge in its airports division, Veovo. Net profit after tax jumped 34.7%, supported by currency gains and a lower tax rate.

The Reject Shop Limited has entered a recommended scheme of arrangement with Dollarama Inc., offering shareholders $6.68 cash per share, a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The Independent Expert deems the deal fair and reasonable, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

Babylon Pump & Power has successfully closed its institutional entitlement offer, raising over $1 million through the issuance of 271 million new shares. A retail entitlement offer is set to follow, providing existing shareholders another chance to participate.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has successfully closed a renounceable rights issue, raising just over $1 million and issuing hundreds of millions of new shares and options. Directors’ strong participation signals confidence as the company prepares for growth.

dusk Group Limited reports a solid FY25 trading update with increased sales and EBIT, while navigating a slight dip in gross profit margin as it advances its product-led turnaround strategy.

Comms Group Limited has inked a binding agreement to acquire TasmaNet, a leading Tasmanian communications provider, significantly expanding its network assets and customer base. This strategic move is expected to lift Comms Group’s proforma revenue to around $75 million and EBITDA to $9-10 million annually.