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Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

Orora Limited reported a robust 32.2% rise in underlying net profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, underpinned by strong volume growth in its Cans segment and operational efficiencies across its glass businesses. The company also completed a $227.4 million share buyback in 2025 and announced a fresh $270 million on-market buyback program.

Orora has reported a strong first half for FY26 with a 32% rise in underlying net profit, driven by robust volume growth in its Cans segment and improved cash flow. The company also announced a fresh $270 million on-market share buyback, signalling confidence in its ongoing growth trajectory.

Orora Limited reported a statutory profit of $58.9 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by operational improvements despite significant restructuring costs. The company declared an interim dividend and announced a fresh share buy-back program.

James Hardie Industries reported a robust 30% jump in Q3 FY26 net sales, driven by the AZEK acquisition and growth in key regions, while operating income declined amid integration costs and market softness.

Alexium International Group has acquired Microtek Laboratories’ microencapsulation business, marking a strategic pivot to manufacturing-led growth and raising $4.6 million to fund expansion. Despite a slight sales dip, the company is poised for a stronger 2026 with new product lines and military trials underway.

Livium Ltd has solidified its position in the clean energy recycling sector with new contracts, a key patent, and a $4.5 million capital raise, setting the stage for accelerated growth in lithium-ion battery and rare earth element recycling.

Alpha HPA Limited reports strong progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 construction and secures binding supply contracts for 2026 in the booming semiconductor sector, while launching a $225 million equity raise to fund expansion.

6K Additive reported a strong finish to 2025 with a 25% revenue jump in Q4 and secured $31.4 million in IPO proceeds to fuel a fivefold production expansion. The company also landed a $27.4 million US government-backed loan, positioning it for accelerated growth in the additive manufacturing sector.

Cyprium Metals has raised A$41 million through an oversubscribed equity placement and entitlement offer to accelerate exploration and production growth at its flagship Nifty Copper Complex and regional projects.

Mayfield Group Holdings has acquired a strategic industrial property adjacent to its BE Switchcraft operations, enabling operational synergies and capacity expansion to support a $30 million contract pipeline.

Metal Powder Works reported a stellar December quarter with a threefold increase in CP-Ti orders, expansion into precious metals, and strategic contracts that position it strongly in defence and advanced manufacturing markets.