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HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reported resilient 1H FY26 results despite suspending distributions amid ongoing Healthscope challenges, underpinned by a diversified $1.4 billion healthcare real estate portfolio and strategic lease agreements.

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.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund reported a robust 33.7% increase in net assets to over $1 billion and a 5% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strategic capital raisings and strong portfolio management.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

Perpetual Credit Income Trust reported a robust half-year performance with a 50% jump in net assets to $802 million and an 8% rise in profit to $21 million, underpinned by a successful capital raising and steady distributions.

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.

Simonds Group Limited has reported a robust 1H FY26 performance with a 14% revenue increase and strategic entry into Western Australia, signalling confidence in sustained growth.

Pacific Lime and Cement has locked in a long-term quicklime supply deal with Newmont, anchoring Papua New Guinea’s first domestic quicklime manufacturing project and advancing local industry development.

American West Metals has commenced a significant diamond drilling program at its West Desert Project in Utah, aiming to grow the largest indium resource in the US and explore high-grade critical metals including gallium and copper.

Emu NL has reversed its previous decision to terminate Doug Grewar, reinstating him as CEO and Managing Director with a new contract focused on advancing the Yataga Copper Project.

Nido Education outlines the challenges facing Australia's early childhood sector amid demographic shifts and affordability pressures, while detailing its strategic response and upcoming capital management decisions.

Victory Metals has partnered with Curtin University and the Australian Government to accelerate development of the North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Project, positioning Australia as a key player in critical minerals supply.