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Lendlease reported a statutory loss of $318 million for the half year ended December 2025, reflecting non-cash impairments, while its core Investments, Development and Construction segment delivered solid EBITDA and maintained full-year guidance. The group is focused on capital recycling and balance sheet strengthening ahead of anticipated earnings growth in FY27.

GenusPlus Group Ltd has reported a record half-year with a 61% jump in revenue to $535.4 million and an 82% rise in net profit to $24.9 million, driven by strong performance across all business segments and strategic acquisitions. The company also declared its first-ever fully franked interim dividend of 2.0 cents per share.

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX:AIH) has reported a robust FY25 performance highlighted by a successful IPO and strong growth across its core segments, setting a confident tone for FY26.

Contact Energy has issued over 51 million new shares at NZD 8.75 each, representing a 5.17% increase in its ordinary shares, aiming to strengthen its shareholder base through a carefully structured placement.

Identitii Limited has reopened its pro rata rights issue following a Takeovers Panel ruling, granting shareholders withdrawal rights and terminating the underwriting agreement.

Rio Tinto reported solid 2025 results with an 8% increase in copper equivalent production and disciplined cost management, driving a 9% rise in underlying EBITDA to $25.4 billion. The company marked major project completions and maintained a strong dividend payout.

Marimaca Copper has successfully raised C$409 million through a dual Canadian and Australian equity offering, positioning the company to advance its flagship Marimaca Project and exploration at Pampa Medina.

Charter Hall Group has reported a strong first half for FY26, with operating earnings surging 21.6% and record equity inflows driving funds under management to $92.2 billion. The group has upgraded its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence amid ongoing market volatility.

APA Group has reported robust half-year results, boosting its organic growth pipeline to nearly $3 billion and reaffirming its full-year guidance amid ongoing cost reductions and strategic divestments.

Transurban Group posted robust half-year results for December 2025, with revenue climbing 8.1% and profit rebounding to $343 million. The company also declared a 34-cent interim distribution, underpinned by strong cash flow and key project milestones.

SkyCity Entertainment Group posted a solid half-year profit increase to NZD 12.1 million despite a slight revenue dip, bolstered by a major equity raise and a clean bill on its Adelaide casino licence.

Bell Financial Group delivered a robust 17.1% rise in net profit after tax to $36 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in its Platforms division and a rebound in market activity. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share, signalling confidence as it prepares to launch a new wealth management platform in 2026.