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Mercury NZ Limited reported a 10% decline in earnings for FY2025 amid challenging generation conditions but is pressing ahead with significant renewable energy investments and raised dividends.

HMC Capital reported a robust FY25 with a 51% rise in operating EPS and a 47% jump in assets under management to $18.7 billion, driven by expansion across multiple funds management divisions.

HMC Capital has reported a record FY25 with pre-tax operating earnings soaring 74% and EPS up 51%, driven by strong asset growth and diversified platform success. The company sets a confident FY26 outlook targeting sustained organic growth and stable dividends.

Judo Bank reported a robust 24% increase in statutory net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong loan book growth and operational efficiencies. The bank projects even stronger profit growth in FY26, underpinned by strategic expansion and technology upgrades.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with a 16% loan book expansion and a 14% rise in underlying profit before tax, underpinned by operational leverage and strategic regional growth.

Top Shelf International Holdings Limited has appointed voluntary administrators amid financial distress, with plans to continue trading while exploring sale or recapitalisation options. Shares remain suspended as the company seeks a path forward.

Kogan.com has recorded a significant non-cash goodwill impairment related to its Mighty Ape acquisition, reflecting ongoing challenges in New Zealand’s retail market and delayed technology recovery.

Michael Hill International has appointed Jonathan Waecker as its new CEO, bringing a wealth of global retail and digital expertise to steer the company’s transformation starting August 2025.

Silex Systems Limited has announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) aiming to raise up to $15 million, offering existing eligible shareholders new shares at a price capped at $3.90 or a 2% discount to recent trading prices. This follows a $130 million institutional placement and supports key commercialisation projects in uranium enrichment.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half of 2025 with $649 million RCOP EBITDA and a strategic push into EV charging and renewable fuels. The company declared a fully franked 40 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.

Ampol Limited reported a resilient first half in 2025 with steady earnings and declared a fully franked interim dividend, while announcing a transformative acquisition of EG Australia pending regulatory approval.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a solid FY25 with a $4.3 billion property portfolio post-CCRF transaction, stable earnings, and a strategic acquisition of Hotel Property Investments enhancing income growth. The REIT also commits to net zero emissions by 2025, underscoring its sustainability leadership.