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Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.

VEEM Limited reports half-year revenue close to guidance with improved cash flow, offset by a significant $24.8 million non-cash impairment tied to its gyro product upgrade. The transition to the new Mark III gyro design has temporarily stalled sales as customers await delivery.

Adrad Holdings reported a modest revenue rise and a dip in statutory profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while its Heat Transfer Solutions segment showed robust growth. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence amid ongoing restructuring.

Schaffer Corporation’s first half FY26 profit fell sharply due to a Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack disrupting production, while its South Connect Jandakot property development breaks ground.

Schaffer Corporation Limited reported a significant 61% drop in net profit and a 17% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 2025, impacted by operational disruptions and softer market conditions. Despite the downturn, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.

RWC’s H1 FY26 results reveal a 4.6% sales decline and a 22.5% drop in adjusted EBITDA, largely due to US tariffs and regional market pressures. The company is countering challenges by opening a new manufacturing facility in Mexico and expects modest sales recovery in H2 FY26.

Ansell Limited reported a robust 61.5% surge in net profit for the first half of FY26, driven by operational efficiencies and strategic acquisitions, while announcing a planned CEO transition.

Amaero Ltd reported a remarkable 367% revenue increase to A$7.76 million for H1 FY2026, supported by a $50 million capital raise and exclusive supply agreements with industry leaders. Despite widening losses, the company is accelerating capacity expansion and securing key partnerships in aerospace and defence.

Titomic Limited has secured a Space Act Agreement with NASA to evaluate its innovative cold spray additive manufacturing technology for aerospace applications, marking a significant step into the space sector.

Orora has reported a strong first half for FY26 with a 32% rise in underlying net profit, driven by robust volume growth in its Cans segment and improved cash flow. The company also announced a fresh $270 million on-market share buyback, signalling confidence in its ongoing growth trajectory.

Orora Limited reported a statutory profit of $58.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by operational improvements despite significant restructuring costs. The company declared an interim dividend and announced a fresh share buy-back program.

Foresta Group Holdings has formalised a 30-year lease for its Kawerau site in New Zealand, marking a pivotal step in advancing its integrated biomass manufacturing ambitions.