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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.

Cleo Diagnostics reported a 53% drop in revenues and a slight increase in net loss to $1.98 million for H1 2025, while progressing its pivotal FDA clinical trial for an ovarian cancer blood test with strong regulatory and commercial milestones.

RocketDNA Ltd reported a 6% increase in revenue to AUD 76.83 million for the year ended 31 December 2025, expanding its autonomous drone footprint across Australia and Africa while securing major mining contracts.

Freelancer Limited has reported a landmark FY25 with record net profit and revenue growth, powered by strong AI integration and strategic expansion across its core marketplaces.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd reported a robust 27.2% revenue increase and a 61.6% rise in net profit for H1 2026, driven by strong international sales and progress in autonomous braking technology.

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.

Hiremii Limited has reported a record half-year revenue of $16.1 million, boosted by its acquisition of Prince Migration and advances in its AI recruitment platform. Despite a modest loss, the company is positioning itself for growth through technology innovation and strategic capital raises.

Iress Limited reported a 7.4% revenue decline to $556.3 million for FY25 but achieved a 21.5% rise in profit before tax, declaring a fully franked final dividend of 13 cents per share. The company sharpened its focus on core Wealth and Trading software businesses while advancing sustainability and AI innovation.

XPON Technologies has posted a strong H1 FY26 turnaround with a 58% revenue increase and a return to net profitability, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

Nanosonics Limited reported a 9% revenue increase in the first half of FY26, driven by a growing installed base and recurring sales, while advancing the commercial rollout of its new CORIS endoscope reprocessing system.

Liberty Financial Group has reported a robust 12% increase in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million for the half year ending December 2025, supported by record loan originations and a strong balance sheet. The acquisition of Moula is set to accelerate unsecured SME lending, while cost efficiencies and moderating credit risk underpin improved financial metrics.