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Structural Monitoring Systems PLC reported a 31% revenue increase to AUD 16.5 million for H1 2025, driven by strong avionics growth and improved profitability despite ongoing litigation and leadership changes.

Coles Group reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $23.7 billion for the half year ended January 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales, but earnings were weighed down by a $235 million provision linked to a Fair Work Ombudsman ruling. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 41 cents per share.

Bentley Capital Limited has reversed its previous losses to report a $779,000 profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong gains in its Strike Resources shareholding and a legal settlement with Keybridge Capital.

Pacific Current Group reported a net loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by significant non-cash impairments and disposals, while repaying its senior secured debt and declaring a fully franked interim dividend.

BPH Energy and Bounty Oil & Gas have concluded their Federal Court hearing challenging the refusal to extend the PEP 11 permit, with the court's decision now pending.

Energy Resources of Australia reported a significantly reduced net loss of $50 million for 2025, driven by rehabilitation provision adjustments and higher interest income. Meanwhile, rehabilitation delays and Rio Tinto’s compulsory acquisition efforts highlight ongoing operational and ownership challenges.

Diversified United Investment Limited reported a modest profit increase for the half year ending December 2025, alongside a stable dividend and a proposed merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited.

MEC Resources Ltd reported a half-year loss of $431,971 amid ongoing legal challenges over key gas exploration permits, while progressing investments in clean energy and neurotechnology. The company also completed a $359K options placement, reinforcing its financial position.

Caterpillar has finalized its acquisition of RPMGlobal, paying shareholders A$5.00 per share and prompting RPMGlobal’s removal from the ASX. This marks a significant shift in the mining software landscape.

BPH Energy Ltd reported a half-year net loss of $925,691, weighed down by investment write-downs and associate losses, while raising $1.2 million to fund exploration and development. The company’s future hinges on a Federal Court review of a critical offshore permit held by investee Advent Energy.

AMP Limited reported a 20.8% rise in underlying net profit after tax for 2025, driven by growth in wealth platforms and investments, alongside a planned CEO transition and pending class action settlements.

humm Group reports a $13.9 million statutory profit for 1H26, driven by commercial lending growth and strong consumer segment performance despite rising credit losses and regulatory costs.