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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.

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.