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Orica Limited reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 8.14 billion and a 23% rise in EBIT to AUD 992.2 million for FY2025, alongside record safety performance and significant strides in decarbonisation.

Income Asset Management has appointed Danielle Press as Chair and elevated CEO Jon Lechte to Managing Director, marking a significant leadership transition following the retirement of long-serving Executive Chair John Nantes.

Aristocrat Leisure reported robust FY25 results with revenue up 11% to $6.3 billion and a 12% rise in normalised net profit after tax before amortisation. The company boosted dividends by 19% and completed key acquisitions and divestitures, positioning itself for future growth.

Jumbo Interactive’s 2025 AGM highlighted solid early FY26 growth across its core segments alongside transformative acquisitions in the UK and US, prompting a cautious dividend policy revision to balance growth and debt reduction.

OFX Group reported a 5.6% decline in net operating income for 1H26 amid macroeconomic challenges but showcased strong progress in its OFX 2.0 platform transition and strategic investments aimed at long-term growth.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 33 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q3 2025, driven by earnings growth despite a rise in risk-weighted assets. Liquidity and leverage metrics remain robust, underscoring the bank's resilient capital position.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust (PCI) has announced a $267 million entitlement and shortfall offer priced at $1.10 per unit, aiming to bolster its investment capacity in Australian credit markets. The offer presents a 9.1% discount to recent trading prices and is designed to enhance liquidity and scale for existing and new investors.

ANZ reported a 10% decline in statutory profit for FY2025, impacted by significant regulatory and restructuring charges, while reaffirming its ANZ 2030 strategy and maintaining a strong capital position.

Block, Inc. reported a modest 2% revenue increase in Q3 2025 driven by growth in its Cash App and Square segments, alongside a $461.5 million net income. The company issued $2.2 billion in senior notes and repurchased $1.5 billion in stock, while navigating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges.

Block, Inc. reported robust Q3 2025 results, driven by strong Cash App and Square performance, and raised its full-year guidance. The company’s AI innovations and expanding BNPL offerings are key growth engines.

Macquarie Group reported a 3% rise in net profit to A$1.655 billion for the half year ended September 2025, driven by strong growth in asset management and capital divisions. The group also extended its A$2 billion share buyback program and declared a solid interim dividend.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported a robust half-year profit of AUD 3.67 billion, up 61% from the prior period, driven by strategic asset sales and strong loan growth. The bank’s capital position remains solid amid ongoing investments in technology and risk management.