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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.

Recharge Metals Limited has launched a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise $2.06 million, alongside a $3.97 million placement and a strategic acquisition of the Sunset Well Project in Western Australia. The capital raising aims to fund exploration and working capital, but shareholders face significant dilution and funding risks.

Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.