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QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

Civmec Limited has reported a robust Q3 FY25 with a $285 million boost to its order book, now exceeding $760 million, while positioning itself for significant naval shipbuilding opportunities through strategic acquisitions and government-backed projects.

Civmec Limited reported a steady Q3 FY25 with revenue of A$158.5 million and a strengthened order book now exceeding A$760 million, positioning the company for future growth despite near-term project delays.

Macquarie Bank Limited reported an 18% rise in net profit for FY2025, driven by growth in its retail banking segment despite margin pressures, while its commodities business faced subdued markets. The bank maintained strong capital ratios and advanced its risk and technology frameworks amid regulatory scrutiny.

Macquarie Group reported a 5% rise in full-year net profit to A$3.715 billion for FY25, driven by growth across its diversified businesses and a solid capital position. The group’s assets under management reached A$941 billion, supported by strong home loan and deposit growth.

Macquarie Group Limited has posted a 5% increase in net profit for FY2025, driven by strong asset management and banking growth, while advancing its sustainability and digital innovation agenda.

Australian Bond Exchange Holdings (ASX: ABE) announces the resignation of director Anthony Hartman and the appointment of Robert Shaw and Mark O’Leary to its board, signaling a strategic boost in expertise.

OpenLearning Limited has agreed to convert $2.12 million of debt owed to its largest shareholder, Education Centre of Australia (ECA), into equity at a 25% premium, increasing ECA’s ownership and strengthening the company’s balance sheet.

AF Legal Group has resolved a significant legal claim related to a senior lawyer's 2022 hire, incurring up to $600,000 in costs, while navigating an ongoing regulatory probe. Despite these challenges, the firm remains optimistic about improved profitability in the second half of FY25.

Hartshead Resources and joint venture partner RockRose Energy agree to a 28-day pause in procedural timelines for UK Southern Gas Basin Licence P2607, aiming to advance commercial discussions. The company remains committed to a constructive resolution while preserving its legal rights.

Challenger Gold Limited has formalized an Investment Protection Agreement with Ecuador, safeguarding its $75 million investment in the El Guayabo Project. Concurrently, the company announced a doubling of its Mineral Resource Estimate to 9.1 million ounces gold equivalent across its Ecuadorian assets.

NZME Limited has seen a sudden withdrawal of two director nominations by Osmium Partners, reshaping the upcoming board election ahead of the June Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.