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Sequoia Financial Group reported a 75.9% jump in operating profit for 1H FY26 despite a net loss after non-operating charges, prompting a cautious dividend cut amid regulatory challenges.

Apiam Animal Health has officially become a wholly owned subsidiary of Adamantem Capital's entities following a scheme of arrangement, with shareholders receiving a special dividend and a mix of cash and shares. The company will soon be delisted from the ASX.

Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.

HiTech Group Australia Limited reported a steady half-year profit of $2.04 million for H1 FY26, maintaining a strong cash position and zero debt while navigating government spending cuts. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 4.5 cents per share.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited reports a remarkable half-year turnaround with a 609% jump in net profit, driven by a new investment manager and a refreshed strategy. The company also declares a fully franked interim dividend as it completes a major equity raise and portfolio transition.

Data#3 Limited reported a robust first half for FY26 with gross sales rising 9.1% to $1.55 billion and net profit climbing 3.7% to $23.17 million, underpinned by strong demand in infrastructure and AI-related solutions.

WAM Active Limited has successfully closed an oversubscribed entitlement offer, raising $70.7 million and increasing its asset base by over 84%, enhancing liquidity and market presence.

Symal Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with revenues climbing 24.6% to $504.2 million and announced key acquisitions to bolster its infrastructure footprint. The company also secured $300 million in new debt facilities to support its expansion plans.

Adairs Limited reported a solid 5.9% increase in sales for the half year ended December 2025, driven by strong brand performances, especially Mocka. However, underlying EBIT declined 9.1% due to margin pressures and rising costs, while the company declared a fully franked interim dividend.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited has reported a sharp 72% decline in half-year profit for the period ending December 2025, driven by unrealised fair value losses on its investment portfolio. Despite this, the company has declared a higher fully franked interim dividend of 4.5 cents per share.

Aussie Broadband reported an 8.4% revenue rise to $637.8 million in H1 2026, driven by broadband and mobile growth, but net profit fell 58% due to a $14.8 million goodwill impairment. The company declared a fully franked dividend and announced major acquisitions to boost its customer base.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a robust net profit increase for the first half of 2026 and maintained its fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its commitment to reliable shareholder income amid market uncertainties.