Latest Balance Sheet News

Hotel Property Investments (HPI) reported a robust half-year profit of A$16.7 million, driven by rising rental income and property valuations, while managing significant takeover defence costs amid Charter Hall Retail REIT and Hostplus bids.

Nick Scali Limited reported a robust 1H FY25 with revenue growth and profits exceeding guidance, despite ongoing UK market disruptions and restructuring costs.

News Corporation reported a robust half-year performance with revenues up 4% to $4.33 billion and net income soaring 80% to $334 million, while advancing its strategic pivot through the planned sale of Foxtel.

ReNu Energy has agreed to sell its Countrywide Hydrogen Business, including a key Tasmanian green hydrogen project, to a management-controlled entity for up to $1.1 million, pending shareholder approval. This strategic divestment aims to relieve financial pressures and reposition the company as a debt-free vehicle focused on new growth opportunities.

Northern Minerals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising $41.5 million to advance its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, focusing on the high-grade Wolverine deposit.

WT Financial Group has reported a robust half-year performance for H1 FY2025, with revenue up 33.5% and underlying net profit before tax rising 35.8%, underscoring its strong position in Australia's wealth management sector.

Garda Property Group has reaffirmed its FY25 income return at 7.2 cents per security and upgraded its distribution payout ratio to 95% of FFO. The group plans to sell its North Lakes industrial site for $114 million and is marketing its Cairns Corporate Tower, aiming to reduce gearing and reposition as a focused industrial REIT.

Garda Property Group reported a net loss of $10.19 million for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, yet maintained its interim dividend, signaling resilience amid asset value declines.

Carnaby Resources has completed the settlement of Tranche 2 of its recent share placement, issuing 13.5 million new shares to raise approximately $4.2 million, including participation from its board members.

Cyprium Metals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising A$13.5 million through issuing over 483 million shares and accompanying options, positioning the company to accelerate development at its flagship Nifty Copper Mine.

Beach Energy has reported a robust first half of FY25, marked by a 37% increase in underlying earnings and significant progress on key projects including the Waitsia Gas Plant commissioning and Moomba CCS. The company’s strong operational performance supports a 50% increase in its interim dividend.

Beach Energy Limited has reversed its fortunes with a $222.3 million net profit for H1 FY25, driven by higher production and improved gas prices. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.