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Pengana International Equities reported a half-year net profit of $4.6 million, down from $26.9 million last year, while announcing an increased fully franked dividend and initiating a strategic review to address shareholder concerns.

Nido Education outlines the challenges facing Australia's early childhood sector amid demographic shifts and affordability pressures, while detailing its strategic response and upcoming capital management decisions.

New Hope Corporation reported a 4.8% rise in coal production and an 8.2% increase in sales for the January quarter, maintaining steady earnings and reducing capital expenditure guidance amid improving logistics and operational resilience.

Abacus Storage King has reported a 4.8% increase in statutory net profit to $71.1 million for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a $3.7 billion asset base and plans to potentially internalise management functions.

Stockland has reported a robust half-year performance for 1H26, with revenue climbing 23.2% and funds from operations up nearly 30%, driven by strong growth in Masterplanned Communities and strategic partnerships.

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.

Treasury Wine Estates reported a statutory loss driven by a significant US asset impairment but showed underlying growth in key markets. The company suspends its interim dividend and targets $100 million in annual cost savings through its TWE Ascent program.

Australian Clinical Labs reported a modest revenue dip but achieved growth in earnings and margins in 1H26, while updating FY26 guidance and addressing wage increases mandated by the Fair Work Commission.

Ansell Limited reported a robust 61.5% surge in net profit for the first half of FY26, driven by operational efficiencies and strategic acquisitions, while announcing a planned CEO transition.

Contact Energy has announced a $525 million equity raise to accelerate its renewable energy projects, following a strong first half of FY26 with significant profit growth and strategic acquisitions.

Freightways Group Limited reported a robust HY26 with revenue rising 8.5% and net profit surging 17.2%, underpinned by strong volume growth and a key acquisition in Australia. The company’s disciplined approach to margin improvement and M&A signals confidence in its cross-Tasman logistics strategy.

Tourism Holdings Limited has agreed to sell its UK & Ireland operations to Indie Campers for NZ$8 million, aiming to streamline its portfolio and reduce debt. The deal is expected to deliver a one-off gain but will impact earnings in the short term.