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Cogstate Limited reported a solid 12% increase in revenue to $26.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth in its Clinical Trials segment and a 2% rise in net profit before tax. The company’s contracted future Clinical Trials revenue also grew 10%, signalling strong momentum ahead.

Bega Cheese Limited reported a strong half-year performance with a 5% revenue increase and a 55% jump in net profit, alongside a higher interim dividend and ongoing operational consolidation.

InvestSMART Group Ltd reports a solid half-year performance with funds under management reaching $750 million and a growing subscriber base, while outlining plans to enhance its digital wealth platform with AI and new services.

IDT Australia reports a robust 20.3% increase in core revenue and a dramatic narrowing of EBITDA losses, signalling early success from its strategic realignment under new leadership.

Cleo Diagnostics has chosen Bio-Techne’s next-generation Ella™ platform to enhance its ovarian cancer blood test, aiming for faster, more precise results and a streamlined path to FDA approval.

Netwealth Group Limited has reported a robust first half of FY26, with record funds under administration and a significant increase in dividends, underpinned by strong inflows and strategic technology investments.

Spark New Zealand’s H1 FY26 results reveal a strong rebound in profitability driven by mobile service revenue growth and disciplined cost reductions, alongside the strategic sale of its data centre business.

Asset Vision has reported a robust 38% increase in annual recurring revenue to $5.2 million in the first half of FY26, underpinned by new council contracts and AI-driven platform upgrades. The company’s positive cash EBITDA and strategic focus on scalable growth signal strong momentum in the critical infrastructure SaaS market.

Li-S Energy has received the first $1.9 million tranche of a $7.8 million ARENA grant and appointed Hatch to lead a feasibility study for scaling up its lithium-sulfur battery manufacturing to 1 GWh capacity.

Sims Limited reported a robust fiscal 2026 half-year underlying profit, boosted by strong performances in its Lifecycle Services and North American metal operations. Despite statutory losses from derivative impacts, the company declared a healthy interim dividend and outlined strategic investments for future growth.

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.

Praemium Limited is undertaking a major restructure of its technology division following its acquisition of Technotia Laboratories, aiming to streamline operations and reduce costs while enhancing technological capabilities.