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Synlait Milk Limited reveals a challenging first half of 2026 with significant losses expected, as it pivots its operations around Canterbury following the upcoming sale of its North Island assets.

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.29 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, with a dividend reinvestment plan available to shareholders.

Pinnacle Investment Management reported an 11% drop in net profit after tax for the first half of FY26, despite record net inflows and a strategic move to fully acquire Pacific Asset Management.

Ryman Healthcare has unveiled a refreshed strategy focused on growing recurring earnings and optimising its portfolio, targeting a $150 million sustainable cash flow improvement and $500 million cash release by FY29. The company plans to resume dividends from FY28, underpinned by a resilient balance sheet and disciplined capital management.

Xero Limited has outlined a bold AI strategy and detailed the integration of Melio to accelerate its US market growth, supported by new financial disclosures and a clear path to profitability.

5E Advanced Materials is raising up to $36 million through a stock offering to fund the development of its Fort Cady boron and lithium project in California. The capital raise comes amid ongoing concerns about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern without further financing.

Biome Australia has secured ethics approval to commence a pivotal human clinical trial of its proprietary probiotic strain BMB18, aiming to validate its benefits on digestive, sleep, and mood health.

KMD Brands reports strong sales momentum in the first five months of FY26, led by Kathmandu’s impressive growth in Australia and New Zealand, while EBITDA guidance signals a significant profit uplift.

Focus Minerals Limited delivered a record gold pour in November 2025, supported by stable milling and robust mining operations across its Coolgardie Gold Project. The company’s strong quarterly production and solid cash position highlight its operational momentum heading into 2026.

Peppermint Innovation Ltd reported robust growth in its Philippines digital payments platform during Q4 2025, with wallet prefunding surpassing PHP 486 million and transaction volumes surging. The company is preparing to launch a new payment processing business in March 2026 while actively pursuing capital raising to support expansion.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for January 2026 across a broad suite of ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA market, detailing payment schedules and reinvestment options.

Evion Group has bolstered its cash reserves to $2.3 million following a strategic placement and secured a $1.5 million expandable graphite sales agreement in the US, while advancing its Maniry Graphite Project in Madagascar with strong EU backing.