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Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

Alliance Aviation Services has announced a significant $160 million impairment on its ageing Fokker aircraft fleet, signalling a strategic shift towards fleet renewal. The company plans to progressively retire these planes while maintaining operational stability.

Peninsula Energy has reduced its debt by US$4.25 million through a partial conversion of its convertible loan facility, issuing nearly 20 million shares to its lender. This move supports the ongoing restart and ramp-up of its Lance Uranium Project in Wyoming.

WT Financial Group has delivered a robust half-year performance with underlying net revenue up 19.3% and net profit after tax rising 14.4%, driven by adviser productivity and strategic investments.

Pro Medicus has reported its strongest half-year performance yet, with revenue and profits surging alongside a wave of new multi-million dollar contracts and strategic AI investments. The healthcare IT leader is expanding its global footprint and cloud capabilities, setting the stage for sustained growth.

Elixinol Wellness reported a 9.5% revenue increase in Q4 FY25 alongside a 30% reduction in operating costs, setting a clear path to profitability under fresh executive leadership.

BlinkLab has expanded its pivotal FDA 510(k) autism diagnostic trial to nine top U.S. sites, adding Drexel University ahead of the Q1 2026 study start. This move follows a successful pilot study that exceeded FDA benchmarks, positioning BlinkLab Dx 1 for regulatory clearance.

Pro Medicus Limited has reported a stellar half-year performance with revenue up 28.4% and a surge in net profit, driven by major US contract wins and strategic investments.

AMP Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of AUD 0.02 per share for the half-year ending December 2025, partially franked at 20%, with payments scheduled for April 2026.

Viva Leisure Limited has reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending 31 December 2025, with revenues climbing 17.6% and profit after tax soaring by 167.8%. The company’s strategic focus on franchise expansion and technology innovation is driving growth.

Viva Leisure has reported a striking 168% jump in net profit after tax for HY2026, driven by strong revenue growth and a booming technology segment. The company’s strategic shift towards technology and network optimisation is paying off, with cash flow and membership numbers also on the rise.

South32 Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 0.039 per share for the six months ending December 2025, payable in multiple currencies on April 2, 2026.