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Challenger reports a solid first half of FY26 with rising profits, strong annuity sales, and strategic partnerships, underpinning a confident outlook and a $150 million share buy-back plan.

Qualitas Limited reports robust interim results for the six months to December 2025, driven by strong deployment and expanding investor mandates, reaffirming its FY26 guidance.

Qualitas Limited has delivered a standout first half of FY26, posting a 30% rise in normalised net profit before tax and record investment deployment, reinforcing its position in Australia’s alternative investment sector.

Praemium Limited is undertaking a major restructure of its technology division following its acquisition of Technotia Laboratories, aiming to streamline operations and reduce costs while enhancing technological capabilities.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

North Stawell Minerals is broadening its gold exploration strategy beyond Victoria, aiming to capitalise on strong gold prices with a diversified Australian project pipeline.

WT Financial Group Limited has reported a robust 16.1% increase in net revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a pioneering joint venture. The company’s proprietary AI technology and industry consolidation efforts position it well for continued expansion.

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.

Adherium Limited launches a A$7.52 million equity raising to fund commercial expansion of its Hailie SmartInhaler remote patient monitoring platform targeting asthma and COPD patients in the US. The company aims to scale patient numbers and progress towards value-based care contracts with major insurers.

Qube Holdings has inked a scheme implementation deed with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium, valuing the company at approximately $11.7 billion and offering shareholders a 27.8% premium. The deal, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, sets the stage for a significant shift in the Australian logistics landscape.

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited has raised its full-year dividend guidance to 13.5 cents per share following a stellar 22% portfolio return in the first half of FY26, significantly outperforming key market indices.

Swoop Holdings has completed the placement of its entitlement offer shortfall, raising an additional $0.7 million and bringing total proceeds to $10 million. Notably, non-executive directors have subscribed for half of the shortfall shares, pending shareholder approval.