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AMP reported a robust FY24 with underlying NPAT rising 15.1% to $236 million, driven by disciplined cost management and strong cash flows. The company declared a final dividend of 1.0 cents per share and is set to launch a new digital bank in February 2025, signaling strategic growth in wealth and banking sectors.

Pure Foods Tasmania has executed key loan extensions with Commonwealth Bank and outlined a comprehensive turnaround strategy to address its financial challenges, despite ongoing material uncertainty over its going concern status.

Treasury Wine Estates delivered a robust 1H25 performance driven by luxury brands Penfolds and DAOU, offsetting softness in its premium and commercial portfolios. Despite strong earnings growth, the company lowers its full-year EBITS guidance, highlighting ongoing market headwinds.

IAG reported a 91% surge in net profit after tax to $778 million for 1H25, boosted by favourable weather conditions and a $200 million release from COVID-related provisions. The insurer declared a 12 cents per share interim dividend, underscoring its strong capital position and commitment to customer support amid ongoing economic pressures.

Bravura Solutions has delivered a solid 1H25 performance marked by modest revenue growth and significant profit improvements, prompting an upgraded FY25 outlook and a special dividend announcement.

SIV Capital Limited reported a sharp increase in losses for the half-year ending December 2024 and remains suspended from ASX trading due to operational concerns. The company is exploring acquisitions to leverage substantial tax losses and restore market confidence.

Computershare Limited reported a 6.7% decline in revenue to $1.5 billion for the half-year ended December 2024, primarily due to the sale of its US Mortgage Services business. However, profit after tax from continuing operations surged 24.9% to $286.5 million, underpinning an interim dividend of AU 45 cents per share.

SGH Ltd reported a solid half-year performance with a 10% increase in EBIT to $843 million and a 30% rise in interim dividend, driven by strong industrial services and energy sector results despite mixed market conditions.

Pro-Pac Packaging has updated its quarterly cash flow report, highlighting a net cash outflow from operations and outlining plans to improve margins and secure longer-term funding.

Ansell Limited reports robust FY25 half-year results, driven by strong organic sales and EBIT growth, while accelerating its KBU integration and productivity initiatives.

Sigma Healthcare has raised its FY25 normalised EBIT guidance to $64-$70 million, driven by robust operational performance and the successful rollout of a key supply contract with Chemist Warehouse.

WA Kaolin Limited has successfully closed the institutional portion of its fully underwritten A$7 million entitlement offer, raising A$2.64 million to support its working capital needs and sales ramp-up. The retail component is set to open shortly, completing the capital raising effort.