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Plenti Group Limited has reported a striking 147% increase in cash profit before tax for the first half of FY26, driven by record loan originations and robust credit performance. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio surged 24%, positioning it on track for a $3 billion milestone by March 2026.

Plenti Group Limited has reported a remarkable half-year performance for FY26, with revenues up 20% and profit soaring over tenfold to $10.5 million. The fintech lender’s loan portfolio expanded 24%, driven by strong demand across automotive, renewable energy, and personal loans.

Santana Minerals has expanded the high-grade gold footprint at its Rise and Shine deposit, delivering strong drill results featuring visible coarse gold that reinforce the deposit’s underground mining potential.

ALS Limited has reported a robust first half for FY26, with revenue climbing 13.3% to $1.7 billion and underlying NPAT rising 17.2%, driven by strong organic growth across all business streams and strategic investments in digital innovation.

RPMGlobal shareholders are set to vote on Caterpillar’s $5.00 per share acquisition proposal following Federal Court approval to convene a Scheme Meeting. The Independent Expert deems the offer fair and reasonable, with the RPM Board unanimously backing the deal.

InFocus Group Holdings has extended its convertible note facility by $1 million, aiming to support growth in Thailand and new ventures in iGaming, pending shareholder approval.

Sunrise Energy Metals has raised A$46 million through a strategic placement to advance pre-construction at its flagship Syerston Scandium Project, positioning itself as a key player in the scandium market amid supply uncertainties.

Airtasker has expanded its US partnership with iHeartMedia, securing an additional US$5 million in media resources and a A$10 million equity investment to accelerate its growth in the American market.

Cobre Limited has landed a $4 million strategic investment from Tribeca Investment Partners to accelerate development of its Ngami In-Situ Copper Recovery project in Botswana, marking a key step toward commercialising this promising copper resource.

Argent BioPharma has locked in an A$11 million convertible financing facility to finalize its strategic acquisition of AusCann assets and accelerate its growth plans, including a potential US stock exchange listing.

Genmin Limited has locked in A$25.7 million through a two-tranche placement, including significant director loan conversions, to advance its flagship Baniaka iron ore project towards production.

Critica Limited has raised A$8 million in an oversubscribed placement to accelerate development of its Jupiter rare earths project, positioning itself as a key supplier of critical minerals for emerging technologies.