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Novatti Group has been served a writ in Malaysia over disputed earn-out payments from its 2022 ATX acquisition, with a claim of approximately AUD 2.67 million. Despite the legal challenge, ATX’s financial performance remains on an upward trajectory.

Cash Converters International Limited has announced the recommencement of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) effective 20 February 2026, restoring shareholders’ ability to reinvest dividends into additional shares with favourable terms.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced the record and ex-dividend dates for a fully franked dividend on MFG ordinary shares and its linked CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINI, with dividends directed to reduce outstanding loan amounts.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a robust 64.7% increase in net profit after tax to $1.04 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong commercial lending growth and operational efficiencies. The company also expanded its committed lending capacity to over $355 million while maintaining a stable dividend.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround for the half-year ending December 2025, posting a $6.4 million profit and raising its interim dividend to 7.5 cents per share.

Cadence Capital Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a 508% surge in profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked interim dividend declaration.

London City Equities Limited reported a 38% revenue increase and a $5.6 million capital gain from asset sales, while boosting liquidity to nearly 60% of its portfolio and raising dividends amid a cautious investment outlook.

Imperial Pacific Limited reported a half-year net profit of $148,000 for the six months ending December 2025, supported by strong asset growth and a fully franked 7 cent dividend. The company’s portfolio, including stakes in London City Equities and Excelsior Capital, drove net asset value to record highs despite a dip in profit.

WAM Strategic Value Limited has reported a robust half-year performance, with net profit soaring 158.6% and an increased fully franked interim dividend. The company’s investment portfolio outperformed the market, underpinning strong shareholder returns.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited has reported a robust turnaround with a $415 million net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.6 cents per share.

MyState Limited reported a robust half-year result with a 61% rise in underlying net profit, driven by the full impact of its Auswide Bank merger and strong growth across key business lines. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 12 cents per share.

BSP Financial Group has reported a robust 12.9% increase in net profit for 2025, underpinned by strong revenue growth and strategic restructuring, including converting its Fiji branch into a wholly owned subsidiary.