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Bapcor Limited will announce its half-year financial results for the period ending December 2024 on 26 February, with a live briefing hosted by its top executives.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported steady funds from operations (FFO) growth in the first half of FY25, underpinned by strategic asset sales and a robust development pipeline. The REIT also confirmed its full-year guidance, signaling confidence in its operational momentum and portfolio resilience.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has reported a remarkable turnaround in its half-year results, posting a $116.8 million profit compared to a loss last year, while maintaining stable revenue and distributions.

Sigma Healthcare has completed its acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, issuing new shares and cash to former shareholders and appointing a refreshed board to steer the merged entity forward.

Region Group reports a robust first half of FY25 with $81.8 million net profit and an 8% growth in assets under management, underpinned by stable occupancy and strategic capital recycling.

Region Group has reported a remarkable turnaround with an $81.8 million net profit for the half year ended December 2024, reversing last year's loss while maintaining its interim distribution at 6.70 cents per security.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending December 31, 2024, with revenue up 9.9% and net profit rising 8.1%, underpinned by strong segment contributions and a strategic acquisition. The company declared a healthy interim dividend of 170 cents per share, signalling confidence in its financial position.

Nick Scali Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.30 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Briscoe Group Limited reported a modest 0.96% sales increase in the fourth quarter, nearly matching last year's record full-year sales despite a challenging retail environment. The company’s online sales mix grew to nearly 20%, signaling a strategic pivot as it prepares for a technology upgrade.

Mosaic Brands announces the closure of its remaining Rivers, Millers, and Noni B stores after failing to secure a sale, impacting over 1,500 employees and marking the end of its retail operations by April 2025.

InFocus Group Holdings has marked a pivotal quarter with a major $2.5 million contract in digital gaming and a corporate rebrand signaling its shift to enterprise software and analytics. The imminent Prodigy9 acquisition and capital raise position the company for accelerated growth.

Beonic's Q2 FY2025 results reveal steady recurring revenue growth and a significant gross margin improvement, underpinning its path to cashflow breakeven. Strategic contract wins and leadership appointments position the company for accelerated IoT adoption.