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BNK Banking Corporation Limited reported a robust FY25 turnaround, driven by strategic portfolio reshaping and strong capital management, delivering a 50% increase in net income and a 5.6% rise in capital adequacy ratio.

Wesfarmers has announced a $1.50 per share capital management initiative, combining a $1.10 return of capital with a $0.40 fully-franked special dividend, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund has released its inaugural annual report, revealing a strong start with $41.9 million profit before tax and distributions of 8.21 cents per unit following a $302.8 million IPO. The Fund’s diversified commercial real estate portfolio spans senior loans, mezzanine debt, and equity investments across Australia and New Zealand.

Metrics Master Income Trust (MXT) reported a solid FY2025 with $2.44 billion in assets under management following a $315 million capital raise, while delivering an annual net return of 8.17%, outperforming its benchmark.

Metrics Income Opportunities Trust reported a 6.6% increase in profit for FY25, achieving an 8.8% net return and maintaining strong portfolio diversification in private credit assets.

Meridian Energy posted a significant net loss for FY25 due to severe droughts and gas shortages but pushed ahead with renewable investments and maintained shareholder dividends.

Coles Group delivered a robust FY25 performance with a 3.6% rise in group sales revenue and a strong 10.7% increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by its supermarkets division and digital expansion.

Genesis Energy reported a robust FY25 with a 14% rise in normalised EBITDAF and a 29% jump in net profit, driven by strategic portfolio flexibility amid volatile energy markets. The company accelerated its Gen35 strategy, including key renewable projects and long-term capacity contracts to bolster New Zealand’s energy security.

Abacus Group delivered a strong FY25 result with a significant profit increase and steady distributions, underpinned by resilient office and retail portfolios and a strategic focus on capital partnering.

Abacus Group (ASX – ABG) reported a strong turnaround in FY25 with a net profit of $26.9 million and a 35.6% rise in revenue, maintaining steady distributions while navigating a strategic stake in Abacus Storage King amid an acquisition proposal.

Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Limited (DBI) reports a strong first half of 2025 with increased funds from operations and distributions, underpinned by a stable, inflation-linked revenue model and significant capital investment in terminal maintenance and expansion.

Perenti Limited has delivered record financial results for FY25, driven by strong operational performance and strategic contract wins, including its first underground mining contract in the USA. The company also improved its safety record and advanced key sustainability initiatives.