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BKI Investment Company Limited reported a 10% increase in net profit after tax to $34.3 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, alongside a modest rise in its interim dividend. The company’s portfolio performance reflected mixed sector trends amid a volatile market.

Energy Action Limited reported positive operating cash flow for Q2 FY26 and secured a deferral on key loan repayments while investing in its AI-powered platform and appointing new board members.

Michael Hill International reports a solid first half for FY26, with EBIT growth of 12-24% and a positive net cash position, driven by improved sales and operational discipline.

Australian Foundation Investment Company reports a 4.6% decline in half-year profit but sustains its interim dividend with a special payout, while portfolio returns lag the benchmark.

Banco Santander has launched A$550 million of fixed rate senior notes due in 2031, exclusively aimed at professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes will be listed on the ASX and carry investment-grade ratings.

Banco Santander has launched a A$450 million tranche of floating rate senior notes due in 2031, targeting exclusively professional and eligible counterparties under MiFID II regulations. The notes offer a quarterly interest rate tied to the 3-month BBSW plus a margin of 0.97%.

IPD Group Limited has agreed to acquire Platinum Cables Pty Ltd for $37.5 million upfront, enhancing its position in the mining sector and delivering an 11.5% accretion to FY25 earnings per share.

Cobram Estate Olives Limited has agreed to acquire California Olive Ranch, a leading US extra virgin olive oil producer, for US$173.5 million, significantly boosting its US footprint and expected to add 9% EPS accretion by FY27. The deal positions Cobram Estate as a major player in the fast-growing American EVOO market.

Michael Hill International has successfully refinanced its $90 million debt facility, securing improved margins and extending the term to August 2028 with the addition of Commonwealth Bank as a new lender.

GenusPlus Group has locked in a substantial A$429 million revolving syndicated facility, tripling its previous credit line to fuel expansion in Australia’s power and communications infrastructure sector.

NTAW Holdings has secured an extension of its financial covenant waiver with Commonwealth Bank of Australia until March 2026, while continuing to reduce its borrowing facility.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked quarterly dividend of AUD 1.1585 per security on its PERLS XVI capital notes, scheduled for payment in March 2026.