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Ironbark Balanced Income Limited reported a solid half-year profit increase of 14.6%, driven by strong portfolio returns and a strategic shift to quarterly dividends. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share payable in March 2026.

MyEco Group has reported a 38% improvement in profit before tax and a 51% rise in normalised EBITDA for the first half of FY26, driven by operational restructuring and targeted sales growth. The company’s refreshed leadership team and strategic priorities set the stage for further expansion in sustainable packaging markets.

Big River Industries has posted a $1.4 million profit for the half-year ending December 2025, reversing a substantial loss from the previous year, while completing a strategic acquisition in Perth.

NextEd Group Limited reported a 16.7% rise in underlying EBITDA and a 92% reduction in NPAT loss for H1 FY26, underpinned by AI integration and a strategic shift to higher-margin education segments.

CVC Limited posted a $6.7 million net loss for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by project delays and absent property sales, while strengthening liquidity through refinancing.

Red Mountain Mining is making significant strides in its US critical minerals portfolio, reporting strong antimony assay results and gearing up for extensive exploration programs. The company’s projects align closely with US and Australian government initiatives to secure domestic critical metal supplies.

The Agency Group Australia Ltd has reported a solid half-year performance with revenue rising 18% to $57.1 million and a 34% jump in gross commission income. The company narrowed its net loss and improved EBITDA, driven by strong sales and agent recruitment.

Propel Funeral Partners reported a 6.2% rise in statutory net profit to $12.5 million for the half-year ended December 2025, supported by strategic acquisitions in New Zealand and a refinancing of its senior debt. The company also declared a 7.5 cent fully franked interim dividend.

SKS Technologies Group has reported a robust half-year performance, driven by a landmark $130 million data centre contract and a strategic acquisition, positioning it strongly for FY26 growth.

Abacus Group has reported a strong turnaround with a $47.6 million net profit for the half-year to December 2025, maintaining steady funds from operations and declaring a consistent interim distribution. The group is also exploring internalising management of its key joint venture, Abacus Storage King.

Tyro Payments Limited reported a solid 5% increase in gross profit and a 72% surge in statutory profit before tax for H1 FY26, underpinned by growth in core payment volumes and banking activities. The company also expanded its fintech footprint with the acquisition of AI-powered platform Thriday.

Vulcan Steel reported an 8.6% revenue increase to NZ$535.4 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by its Roofing Industries acquisition and Steel segment growth, despite a 9.7% drop in net profit after tax.