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Mineral Resources Limited reported a challenging first half of 2025 with significant profit declines amid weaker commodity prices, yet delivered record earnings in Mining Services and advanced its transformative Onslow Iron project.

MyState Limited reported a modest revenue increase but an 8.9% decline in statutory profit for the half year ended December 2024, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend. The company is set to complete a transformative merger with Auswide Bank, aiming for earnings accretion from FY26.

Brisbane Broncos Limited reported a solid $5.72 million net profit for 2024, underpinned by revenue growth and a decade-long extension to their NRL Club Licence. Despite missing the NRL finals, commercial strength and NRLW success buoyed the club's financial position.

Babylon Pump & Power Limited reported a 22% revenue decline for the half year ending December 31, 2024, yet achieved a 64% surge in profit after tax, driven by operational efficiencies and strategic contract wins.

SEEK Limited reported robust half-year results for FY2025, with gains in placement share and yield offsetting volume declines, alongside a significant rise in free cash flow and an increased interim dividend.

Ramelius Resources will release its half-year financial results for FY25 on 21 February, accompanied by a detailed investor conference call.

Big River Industries reported a 3.3% revenue decline and a 26% drop in EBITDA for 1H FY25, reflecting ongoing residential market challenges. Despite this, the company is investing in growth and operational efficiencies, maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 and beyond.

HUB24 has delivered a robust half-year performance for 1HFY25, marked by significant revenue growth, record net inflows, and expanding adviser engagement, reinforcing its leadership in Australia’s wealth management technology sector.

Big River Industries reports a 3.3% revenue decline in 1H FY25 but shows signs of operational resilience and strategic progress amid challenging market conditions.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

Deterra Royalties Limited reported a solid half-year profit of $63.9 million despite iron ore price pressures, supported by strong production volumes and gold offtake performance. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.0 cents per share and maintains robust liquidity for strategic investments.

HiTech Group has reported a robust first half for FY2025, with net profit before tax up 14% and EBITDA rising 8%, underpinned by strong demand for ICT talent and services. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 5 cents per share, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.