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Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

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.

HiTech Group has reported a robust first half for FY2025, with net profit before tax up 14% and EBITDA rising 8%, underpinned by strong demand for ICT talent and services. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5 cents per share, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Variscan Mines reports strong progress in its maiden underground drilling at the Udias Mine, with assay results expected soon, while advancing critical studies for a mine restart at its Novales-Udias Project.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$145.8 million pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund late-stage clinical trials across its pipeline targeting rare diseases with high unmet needs. The capital raise aims to extend the company’s cash runway beyond FY27, supporting four drug candidates through critical human safety and efficacy milestones.

Bass Oil Limited reported a 2.9% increase in total sales revenue for January 2025, driven by steady daily production and notable gains in both the Cooper Basin and Indonesian operations. The company is advancing gas appraisal efforts that could unlock significant new resources.

Pengana International Equities Limited reported a striking 189% increase in net profit for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, alongside an 11% portfolio return and consistent fully franked dividends.

Brightstar Resources has reported outstanding metallurgical test results from its Cork Tree Well deposit, with gold recoveries exceeding 90% across multiple rock types. The company is fast-tracking further drilling to expand resource potential amid a recent board change.

Artemis Resources has clarified the permitting status of its Radio Hill processing plant and outlined the regulatory and operational steps required to resume processing activities, while granting Greentech Metals an exclusive option to assess copper ore feasibility.

Smart Parking Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with a 20% increase in revenue and a 70% rise in net profit, driven by international expansion and operational growth across multiple markets.

Findi Limited has upgraded its contract with State Bank of India, expanding its ATM deployment by over 2,200 units and significantly increasing revenue and EBITDA projections. The company also outlines strong FY25 guidance and anticipates a major revenue leap in FY26 following the TCPSL acquisition.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's half-year results for 1H25 reveal a modest decline in cash earnings due to inflationary pressures and increased investment spend, balanced by robust customer growth and digital innovation.