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ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.9% increase in sales revenue to $361.7 million for the half year ended December 2024, while profit margins slightly contracted. Strategic acquisitions in the US and Australasia underpin the company’s cautious optimism for future growth.

WAM Active Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 33.2% increase in net profit and a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns despite ongoing legal challenges.

MLG Oz Limited has delivered a robust half-year performance with a 20.3% increase in statutory revenue and stable workforce numbers, setting the stage for anticipated growth in the second half of FY2025.

BHP Group Limited reported a remarkable 376% increase in half-year profit despite an 8% revenue dip, driven by operational excellence and strategic investments in copper and potash. The company declared a lower interim dividend, signaling a balanced approach to shareholder returns and growth.

Infomedia Ltd reported a solid half-year performance with a 2% revenue increase and a 63% surge in net profit, while announcing a strategic acquisition and a share buyback plan.

Baby Bunting has reported a robust first half for FY25, with net profit after tax rising 37% to $4.8 million and sales edging up 2.4%. The company’s strategic initiatives around margin improvement and store expansion underpin a stable outlook for the full year.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a solid half-year profit of $63.9 million despite iron ore price pressures, supported by strong production volumes and gold offtake performance. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.0 cents per share and maintains robust liquidity for strategic investments.

Challenger Limited reported a robust first half of FY25 with a 12% rise in normalized NPAT and a 12% increase in its interim dividend, driven by strong annuity sales and strategic technology investments.

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.