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Wagners Holding Company Limited has reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with revenue climbing to $251.7 million and net profit after tax soaring 70% to $21 million. Improved margins and operational efficiencies across key segments underpin the strong performance.

Ramsay Health Care is set to simplify its corporate structure by distributing its majority stake in European healthcare provider Ramsay Santé directly to shareholders, enabling focused growth strategies for both entities.

Terragen Holdings reports a 23% reduction in half-year net loss amid strategic shifts and completes a $7 million equity raise to accelerate global commercialisation of its biological agricultural products.

Peet Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit doubling and a significant dividend increase, underpinned by strong sales and settlements across key Australian markets.

Marimaca Copper has successfully raised C$409 million through a dual Canadian and Australian equity offering, positioning the company to advance its flagship Marimaca Project and exploration at Pampa Medina.

NAOS Emerging Opportunities Company Limited has reported a robust half-year profit increase of 103%, alongside a fully franked interim dividend of 2.10 cents per share, reflecting strong portfolio performance and market confidence.

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Limited reported a remarkable half-year profit surge and declared a steady quarterly dividend, despite portfolio returns lagging the benchmark index.

Solvar Limited reported a 5.8% rise in net profit for the half year ending December 2025, driven by strategic asset sales and expanded funding facilities. The company declared both interim and special dividends, signalling confidence despite ongoing regulatory challenges.

Superloop has agreed to acquire Lightning Broadband for $165 million, significantly expanding its fibre footprint and accelerating its Smart Communities strategy across Australia.

Dexus has reported a strong half-year result with a $348.5 million profit turnaround, robust leasing growth, and strategic capital moves including a $950 million equity raise and a 10% on-market buyback.

Pureprofile Limited has agreed to acquire CRNRSTONE, an established Australian qualitative research firm, for $700,000 in cash, enhancing its market research capabilities and expected to be earnings accretive from year one.

BTC Health’s investee, BTC Cardio, has landed exclusive Australian distribution rights for Jafron Biomedical’s hemoperfusion cartridges, aiming for a 2026 market debut pending regulatory approval.