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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.

Findi Limited has expanded its ATM footprint with the State Bank of India by 54%, securing 2,293 additional ATMs and appointing Rothschild & Co for its 2026 Indian IPO. However, FY25 revenue guidance has been revised down due to delays in White Label ATM license commencement.

AMA Group has locked in a $110 million debt facility from two major Australian banks, improving funding costs and enabling strategic expansion in the collision repair sector.

Adore Beauty Group reports a solid H1 FY25 performance with a 2.3% revenue increase and a remarkable 126% rise in EBIT, underpinned by a strategic omni-channel expansion and successful iKOU integration.

Adore Beauty Group reports a strong first half of FY25 with nearly doubling EBIT and expanding margins, driven by strategic retail expansion and operational discipline.

Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited (IMG) has agreed to acquire KOBE Pty Ltd for an initial $6.98 million, aiming to expand its commercial security footprint in Queensland and boost FY25 EBITDA by approximately $2.5 million.

GWA Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.075 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Lendlease Group has reported a robust turnaround in its half-year results, posting an operating profit after tax of $122 million and advancing its strategic capital recycling initiatives. The company is on track to reduce gearing and enhance operational efficiency amid ongoing market challenges.

The GPT Group reveals robust occupancy and leasing growth in 2024, offset by a statutory loss driven by property valuation declines. Strategic partnerships and development projects position the company for future earnings expansion.

Fiducian Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.219 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 17, 2025.

Fiducian Group has delivered a robust FY2025 half-year performance, marked by strong net inflows and a 23% rise in funds under administration, underpinning solid revenue growth and a confident dividend outlook.

Lincoln Minerals has confirmed a significant mineralised system extending over 7km at its Minbrie Copper and Base Metals Project in South Australia, revealing multiple sulphide zones and substantial exploration upside due to limited historical assaying.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has released its Basel III Pillar 3 disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2024, revealing solid capital adequacy and liquidity positions under APRA regulations. The bank maintains robust buffers amid lending growth and evolving market conditions.

GPT Group has confirmed a fully unfranked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.12 per security for the six months ending December 2024, payable on February 28, 2025.

Fiducian Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2024, with revenue up 14% and net profit after tax rising 26%, underpinning a higher fully franked interim dividend.

Sprintex has completed commissioning of its compressor systems with Mest Water and is poised to receive a €3.8 million purchase order, marking a pivotal step in expanding its environmental technology footprint across the EU.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.30 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, reinforcing its steady shareholder returns.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalized EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, alongside a 7.1% lift in its interim dividend, reflecting disciplined execution despite tough market conditions.

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.

Bendigo Bank reported a slight dip in cash earnings for the half year ending December 2024, despite robust growth in customer deposits and ongoing investments in its transformation program.

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.

GWA Group Limited reported a 1.9% revenue increase and a 3.2% rise in normalised EBIT for the half year ended December 2024, supported by strong cash flow and operational discipline. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share, up 7.1%.

Lendlease Group has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.06044049 per security for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on March 12, 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains fully operational with no discount applied.

Lendlease Group has reported a statutory profit after tax of $48 million for the half year ended December 2024, reversing a prior loss and announcing a 6.0 cent interim distribution. The company is advancing key asset sales including Capella Capital and its US Military Housing business as part of its strategic transformation.