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Steamships Trading Company Limited reported a robust 46% rise in net profit for 2025, driven by strategic investments and operational improvements, while proposing a higher dividend despite ongoing ERP upgrade expenses.

Rubicon Water reported a 9.4% revenue decline to $29 million and a net loss of $6.4 million in the first half of FY26, driven by a sharp drop in ANZ hardware sales. The company anticipates a rebound in Asia in the second half, despite ongoing foreign exchange headwinds.

Kina Securities Limited reported a 20% increase in statutory net profit after tax to PGK 120.7 million for 2025, driven by strong revenue growth and loan book expansion. The bank declared a higher final dividend and anticipates continued earnings growth in 2026 amid favourable economic conditions and tax cuts.

SomnoMed Limited has reported a return to profitability for the half-year ending December 2025, posting a $792,000 net profit after tax on the back of a 13% revenue increase. Despite the positive turnaround, the company has elected not to pay an interim dividend.

Vista Group International Limited has reported record financial results for 2025, driven by strong SaaS growth and accelerated client onboarding to its Vista Cloud Platform. The company also highlights its strategic AI integration and the launch of Vista Payments as key growth levers.

Ariadne Australia Ltd reported a modest net profit of $2.8 million for the half-year ended December 2025, underpinned by strong growth in its Orams Group investment and key strategic assets despite foreign exchange headwinds.

BrainChip Holdings Ltd reported a striking 374% jump in revenue for 2025, yet the company still posted a substantial operating loss of over US$20 million. The results reveal mixed signals for investors watching the semiconductor innovator’s path forward.

Suncorp Group Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.17 per share payable in March 2026, with tailored currency payment options for shareholders.

Propel Funeral Partners reported a 6.2% rise in statutory net profit to $12.5 million for the half-year ended December 2025, supported by strategic acquisitions in New Zealand and a refinancing of its senior debt. The company also declared a 7.5 cent fully franked interim dividend.

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.

AUB Group Limited has reported a robust first half with underlying net profit after tax rising 14% to AUD 90.4 million, prompting an upgrade to its full-year earnings guidance. The company also announced a new CFO appointment amid mixed divisional performances.

Global Masters Fund Limited reported a half-year net loss despite a modest increase in operating revenue, impacted by currency fluctuations and portfolio underperformance. No dividend was declared as the fund focuses on long-term capital growth.