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Stakk Limited defies the tech sector slowdown by securing nine new institutional clients in February, adding $1.67 million in annualised recurring revenue and reinforcing its AI-driven platform’s market traction.

MFF Capital Investments reported a strong half-year net profit of $209.7 million and declared a fully franked interim dividend of 10 cents per share, signaling confidence despite global economic headwinds. The company’s portfolio remains liquid and focused on high-quality holdings as it navigates geopolitical and technological challenges.

Synlait Milk Limited has secured important amendments and waivers to its syndicated bank facilities, aligning its financial covenants with the upcoming sale of its North Island assets scheduled for April 2026.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for February 2026 across a broad range of its ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, alongside details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Pure Foods Tasmania reports a $6.85 million half-year loss, driven by a strategic operational reset and loan covenant breach, while showing signs of stabilisation and margin improvement.

Michael Hill International reported a 3% rise in group sales and a 28.6% jump in comparable EBIT for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong performances across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Despite improved earnings and cash flow, the board has opted to withhold an interim dividend, signalling cautious optimism.

Provaris Energy reported a 59% increase in its half-year loss to $2.09 million, driven by higher project development costs amid progress in hydrogen and carbon capture technologies. The company raised over $3.5 million in capital and is advancing key milestones for its hydrogen shipping and liquid CO2 tank projects.

FlexiRoam Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a net profit of AUD 1.42 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a shift to high-margin recurring revenue and cost discipline. The launch of its AI-powered eSIM agent and key partnerships underpin this transformation.

RocketBoots Limited reported a steep 71.75% drop in profit after tax to a $2.36 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, despite a modest revenue increase. The company’s future hinges on a transformative $9.1 million annual recurring revenue contract with a tier-one multinational retailer and a recent $7 million capital raise.

WAM Alternative Assets Limited reported a robust half-year result with net profit surging 40% and declared a 3.0 cents per share interim dividend. The company expanded its private debt exposure and introduced a new treasury solution, underpinning its diversified alternative assets strategy.

Rubicon Water reported a 9.4% revenue decline to $29 million and a net loss of $6.4 million in the first half of FY26, driven by a sharp drop in ANZ hardware sales. The company anticipates a rebound in Asia in the second half, despite ongoing foreign exchange headwinds.

Kina Securities Limited reported a 20% increase in statutory net profit after tax to PGK 120.7 million for 2025, driven by strong revenue growth and loan book expansion. The bank declared a higher final dividend and anticipates continued earnings growth in 2026 amid favourable economic conditions and tax cuts.