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IPH Limited reported solid FY25 profit growth driven by Canadian acquisitions and a promising FY26 start despite challenges in Australia and New Zealand. CEO Andrew Blattman announced his retirement for late 2026, marking a pivotal leadership transition.

National Australia Bank reported a 1.2% revenue increase to $20.872 billion in FY25, while net profit dipped 2.9% to $6.759 billion. The bank highlighted progress in customer-centric strategy, technology modernization, and sustainability initiatives.

Freightways has reported solid financial results for FY25 with revenue up 6.6% and net profit rising nearly 13%, alongside an 8% dividend increase. The company’s robust Q1 FY26 trading update highlights continued momentum driven by market share gains and operational efficiencies.

Air New Zealand has revised its first half 2026 financial outlook to a pre-tax loss between NZD 30 million and 55 million, citing weaker revenue growth and rising costs. The airline is pushing cost-saving measures while highlighting uncertainties ahead.

Turners Automotive Group is on track to surpass its record first-half earnings by over 10%, driven by strategic branch expansions and robust finance and insurance growth despite economic headwinds.

Chorus Limited reported a resilient FY25 with modest revenue growth, increased fibre uptake, and a positive net profit, while advancing its all-fibre strategy and sustainability commitments.

SkyCity Entertainment Group reports a 5% revenue decline in FY25 amid economic headwinds and elevated investments, announcing a $240 million equity raise to bolster its balance sheet ahead of the NZICC opening and online gaming launch.

Turners Automotive Group has reported a record FY25 financial performance, with net profit after tax rising 17% to $38.6 million and dividends increasing 14% to 29.0 cents per share, underscoring resilience amid a challenging New Zealand economy.

National Australia Bank posted a 0.8% rise in cash earnings for 1H25, underpinned by profit growth and lower credit impairments amid a cautious economic outlook. The bank advances its strategy focused on customer experience and technology modernization while maintaining strong capital and liquidity positions.

Westpac Banking Corporation reported a slight 1% decline in net profit to $3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, while business and institutional lending grew robustly. The bank maintained a solid capital position and announced a fully franked interim dividend of 76 cents per share.

AVADA Group Limited reported a seasonally subdued quarter ending March 2025 but achieved positive operating cash flow through disciplined cost reductions and operational efficiencies. A strategic review of its New Zealand operations is underway amid challenging market conditions.

Freightways Group Limited reported solid HY25 results with a 6.7% revenue increase and 9.5% rise in net profit despite ongoing economic headwinds in New Zealand. The company’s strategic investments in automation and market share gains underpin its cautious optimism for FY25.