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Bhagwan Marine reports a sharp 67% drop in net profit for the half-year to December 2025, while announcing a transformative $130 million acquisition of Riverside Marine Holdings.

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.

Sprintex Limited reported a 162% surge in revenue to A$2.7 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a landmark €15.6 million European contract. Despite this, the company posted a net loss of A$1.7 million, an improvement from the prior year, while raising $3.6 million to support global expansion.

Australian Unity Limited reported increased revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, but earnings declined sharply due to inflationary pressures and ongoing transformation investments. The company also completed a leadership transition and strengthened its balance sheet.

Energy World Corporation has eliminated all group-level borrowings, strengthening its balance sheet and advancing key LNG and power projects in Southeast Asia amid ongoing operational losses.

Suncorp Group Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.17 per share payable in March 2026, with tailored currency payment options for shareholders.

betr Entertainment has extended its NAB facility agreement maturity to July 2027, reinforcing its financial flexibility and growth ambitions. This move underscores a strong partnership with NAB amid betr’s evolving wagering business.

TPC Consolidated Limited reported a 4.1% revenue increase to $103.6 million and a 62% jump in underlying EBITDA for the half-year ended December 2025, while the proposed acquisition scheme faces regulatory hurdles.

EcoGraf Limited has completed a comprehensive update to its Bankable Feasibility Study for the Epanko Graphite Project, confirming robust financials and a production increase to 73,000 tonnes per annum. The study underpins advanced project financing and highlights significant expansion potential amid rising global graphite demand.

Audeara Limited reported a strong half-year revenue increase of 63.76% to $2.95 million, alongside a 57% reduction in net loss. However, the company flagged ongoing uncertainty about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Vitura Health Limited reported an 8.3% rise in half-year revenues to $67.87 million, driven by medicinal cannabis sales and telehealth services, yet posted a consolidated loss of $986,341 due to margin pressures and increased costs. Leadership changes and strategic investments mark a pivotal phase for the digital health and medicinal cannabis player.

MA Credit Income Trust reported a strong half-year profit of $19.7 million, exceeding its return target, while successfully completing a $190.5 million capital raise and initiating a strategic buy-back to manage liquidity.