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Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.

Challenger Limited reported a robust 12% increase in normalized NPAT to $225 million for 1H25, underpinned by strong earnings, dividend growth, and strategic investments in technology and distribution channels.

Propell Holdings Limited reported a 75% surge in revenue driven by a rapidly expanding loan book, yet losses more than doubled amid rising impairments. The company is navigating growth challenges while engaging with the ASX on potential delisting.

Simonds Group delivered a resilient $13.6 million EBITDA in 1H FY25 amid a soft residential market and announced a strategic acquisition of Dennis Family Homes to fuel future growth.

GWR is actively pursuing transformative project acquisitions across global jurisdictions while trading significantly below its cash and investment backing. The company’s robust cash position and critical minerals investments position it well amid shifting global supply dynamics.

New Hope Group delivered a robust quarterly performance with a 21.8% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 33% jump in saleable coal production for the first half of FY25, underpinned by operational efficiencies and strategic investments.

Aurizon Holdings posted a 3% revenue increase to $2.02 billion for 1HFY2025 but saw EBITDA dip 4% to $814 million, reflecting operational headwinds across key segments. The company declared a 9.2 cents per share interim dividend, signaling cautious optimism despite margin pressures.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a modest dip in cash earnings for the half year ended December 2024, offset by strong residential lending growth and a maintained fully franked dividend. The bank’s strategic investments and digital transformation efforts continue amid margin compression and rising expenses.

Audinate’s 1H25 results surpassed market expectations despite a 29% drop in gross profit, driven by a strategic shift towards higher-margin software products and a robust cash position.

BlueScope Steel reported a resilient $309 million underlying EBIT for 1H FY2025 despite depressed steel spreads, announcing a 30 cents per share interim dividend and extending its buy-back program. The company is targeting a $500 million incremental EBIT uplift by 2030 through cost initiatives and strategic growth projects.

BlueScope reported a $179 million net profit for 1H FY2025 amid challenging steel market conditions, while announcing a 30 cents per share dividend and a $240 million buy-back plan. The company is banking on cost initiatives and market recovery to boost earnings in the second half.

Freightways Group Limited reported solid HY25 results with a 6.7% revenue increase and 9.5% rise in net profit despite ongoing economic headwinds in New Zealand. The company’s strategic investments in automation and market share gains underpin its cautious optimism for FY25.