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K&S Corporation has issued a cautious earnings update, forecasting a significant decline in underlying profit before tax for the first half of 2025 compared to last year.

Fiducian Group Limited has voluntarily released its Appendix 4C for Q3 2025, reporting steady net inflows to its core platform and a rise in total funds under management to $15.6 billion.

ARB Corporation Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.35 per share and setting DRP and BSP prices at AUD 38.17 with a 2% discount.

Mount Gibson Iron has extended its on-market share buy-back program for another year, allowing up to 10% of issued shares to be repurchased. Since inception, the company has bought back 3.2% of its shares, signaling ongoing capital management efforts.

Cettire Limited reported nearly unchanged revenue for FY2025 but swung to a net loss of $2.6 million, reversing last year’s profit. The luxury fashion e-commerce company declared no dividends amid declining net tangible assets.

Whitehaven Coal Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.06 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

Fiducian Group Limited has reported a solid 23.5% rise in net profit for the 2025 financial year, alongside a 10.6% increase in revenue and a higher fully franked final dividend of 24.7 cents per share.

Bell Financial Group reported a sharp 44% drop in half-year profit to $9.3 million, citing market volatility impacting its broking segment. The company also trimmed its interim dividend to 3 cents per share, down from 4 cents.

ActivePort Group Ltd has announced a fully underwritten entitlement offer to raise approximately $2.5 million, issuing new shares and options to existing shareholders and underwriters. The capital raise aims to fund business growth and repay loans but will dilute non-participating shareholders significantly.

Dyno Nobel Limited reported a mixed half-year performance with a modest dip in revenues but a significant rise in net profit from continuing operations. The company is accelerating its transformation through major asset sales and a recommencement of its substantial share buyback program.

KKR Credit Income Fund has announced an actual distribution of AUD 0.0167 per ordinary unit, comprised entirely of a return of capital with no foreign income or franking. This update finalises the distribution details following a prior estimate.