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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.

Challenger Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with a 2% rise in normalised net profit after tax and record annuity sales. The company also announced a $150 million on-market share buy-back, reflecting confidence in its strong capital position.

HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT posted a $26.8 million net loss for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by asset sales and fair value declines. The REIT suspended distributions and reduced its property portfolio as it navigates tenant risks and debt refinancing.

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 reported a robust interim result for the six months to December 2025, with net profit rising 27% and funds under management expanding 18% to $10.9 billion. The company’s focus on real estate private credit and build-to-rent sectors underpinned strong capital deployment and fee growth.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Acumentis Group Limited reported a robust 54% increase in profit before tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by a strategic focus on higher-margin services and targeted acquisitions. The company’s diversification strategy and recent investments position it well for resilient growth despite stable revenue.

Contact Energy Limited has reported a striking 43.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue fell by 5.3%. The company’s acquisition of Manawa Energy Limited has boosted its net tangible assets, underpinning a healthy interim dividend.

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.

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.