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Judo Capital Holdings has delivered a robust 1H26 result, posting a 26% half-on-half profit before tax increase and upgrading its net interest margin guidance for the second half. The bank’s SME lending franchise continues to expand rapidly, supported by strong deposit growth and a solid capital position.

Judo Bank has reported a robust half-year result with profit before tax surging 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan growth and improved operating efficiency. The bank reaffirms its FY26 guidance, signalling confidence in continued momentum.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has reported a robust half-year result, with profit before tax rising 26% over the prior half and 53% year-on-year, driven by strong SME loan book growth and stable net interest margins.

Ventia Services Group has won a one-year, $107 million extension to its Defence Maintenance Contract, reinforcing its role as a key partner to the Australian Defence Force with options for further extensions.

Austral Resources has executed binding agreements to acquire the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore and plans to repay its Rocklands Facility debt, positioning itself as a debt-free copper producer with enhanced financial flexibility.

Identitii Limited is sunsetting its legacy Overlay+ platform to concentrate on BNDRY, aiming to improve cash flow and accelerate profitability amid growing demand in the clubs and pubs sector.

Aurizon Holdings reported a 9% rise in underlying EBITDA to $891 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by higher volumes and yields in coal and bulk segments. The company also raised its full-year dividend guidance and extended its share buy-back program.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported robust half-year results, driven by digital deposit growth and a strategic acquisition of RACQ Bank’s loan and deposit books. The bank also outlined a comprehensive plan to address AML/CTF compliance issues.

Lunnon Metals has locked in a $6 million secured loan to fund critical pre-production activities at its Lady Herial gold project, marking a key step toward mining commencement.

Advance ZincTek Limited has confirmed a shareholder-approved capital return of 2 cents per share, distributing approximately A$1.252 million back to investors. Payment instructions have been issued ahead of the scheduled February payout.

Ovanti Limited has completed a $1.08 million capital raise through a large share placement aimed at funding its growing U.S. buy now, pay later business and global operations.

Metal Bank Limited has entered a non-binding MOU with Austral Resources to explore toll treatment of ore from the Millennium Project at Austral’s nearby Rocklands facility, aiming to advance a promising copper-cobalt-gold resource in NW Queensland.