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Beforepay Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 18.7% and profit after tax nearly doubling, driven by growth in lending volumes and strategic expansion of its Carrington Labs credit analytics business.

Heartland Group Holdings Limited reports a robust turnaround in first-half 2026 net profit, driven by margin expansion, asset quality improvements, and strong Reverse Mortgage growth in New Zealand and Australia. The group also advances significant technology investments and benefits from eased Reserve Bank capital requirements.

Bentley Capital Limited has reversed its previous losses to report a $779,000 profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong gains in its Strike Resources shareholding and a legal settlement with Keybridge Capital.

ZMM has reported a remarkable 253% increase in revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, yet still recorded a net loss of $1.078 million amid concerns over its financial sustainability.

Australian Unity Limited reported increased revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, but earnings declined sharply due to inflationary pressures and ongoing transformation investments. The company also completed a leadership transition and strengthened its balance sheet.

betr Entertainment has extended its NAB facility agreement maturity to July 2027, reinforcing its financial flexibility and growth ambitions. This move underscores a strong partnership with NAB amid betr’s evolving wagering business.

State Street SPDR Core Equity ETFs have reported consistent half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2025, maintaining alignment with their benchmark indices and continuing to provide reliable distributions to unitholders.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited has reported a remarkable half-year performance for the period ending 31 December 2025, with revenue and profit soaring over 300%. The fund also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share, signalling confidence in its investment strategy.

MA Credit Income Trust reported a strong half-year profit of $19.7 million, exceeding its return target, while successfully completing a $190.5 million capital raise and initiating a strategic buy-back to manage liquidity.

Dominion Income Trust 1 has reported a robust $12.3 million profit and paid distributions totaling 359.41 cents per unit in its inaugural half-year ending December 2025. The Trust outperformed its benchmark, signalling a promising start for investors.

Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a solid half-year profit increase of 14.6%, driven by strong portfolio returns and a strategic shift to quarterly dividends. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share payable in March 2026.

Wisr Limited reports robust half-year growth with a 23% increase in its loan book and a 14% rise in revenue, setting the stage for expected cash profitability in the second half of FY26.