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National Australia Bank reported a 1% increase in underlying profit for FY25 with stable cash earnings and a steady fully franked dividend of 85 cents per share. The bank’s refreshed strategy shows early momentum despite rising credit impairment charges.

N1 Holdings reports a steady start to FY26 with a $375,000 net profit and robust cash flow, driven by its SME lending operations and enhanced by AI technology.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reported strong FY25 results with significant lending growth and profit increases, while expanding its SME banking footprint and advancing technology. The bank sets confident FY26 guidance amid strategic board changes.

humm Group Limited reported a remarkable 458% increase in net profit for FY25, driven by strong asset growth and effective cost management. The company also announced a final dividend and highlighted ongoing technology transformation and ESG commitments.

Earlypay Ltd reported a 31% rise in statutory net profit after tax for FY25, driven by growth in equipment finance despite declines in invoice and trade finance. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.65 cents per share and outlined plans to expand its lending portfolios and streamline technology.

Butn Limited has reported record revenue growth and its first positive operating cash flow for FY25, alongside securing a substantial $100 million funding facility to fuel future expansion.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust reported a 20.7% increase in net assets to $532.8 million for FY25, while posting a modest profit decline amid challenging market conditions. The Trust’s $93 million capital raise and diversified credit portfolio underpin its strategy for stable income and growth.

Judo Capital Holdings delivered a robust FY25 with strong loan and deposit growth, improved profitability, and a strategic technology upgrade, setting the stage for ambitious FY26 targets.

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.

N1 Holdings reports a profitable FY2025 with strategic expansion into Australia's largest aggregator panel and launches AI-driven credit tools to enhance SME lending operations.

Butn Limited has locked in a $10 million corporate credit facility with Mighty Partners, providing non-dilutive capital to support its expanding receivables book and operational growth.