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Westpac Banking Corporation reported a 6% rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by strong capital ratios and ongoing transformation initiatives. The bank’s strategic focus on customer service and operational efficiency signals a confident outlook amid evolving market conditions.

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.

Northern Star Resources has reported a robust half-year result with a 41% jump in net profit, driven by soaring gold prices despite operational setbacks. The company also declared a fully franked interim dividend of 25 cents per share.

CSL Limited reported a sharp 80% drop in net profit for the half year ended December 2025, driven by significant restructuring and impairment charges, yet maintained its growth guidance and dividend payout.

Computershare Limited reported a 5.4% increase in revenue to $1.58 billion for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by growth across its core businesses. However, profit after tax slipped 2.6%, weighed down by disposal costs and rising expenses related to the UK Mortgage Services sale.

Amotiv Limited reported a 3.3% revenue increase to $520.5 million for the half year ended December 2025, alongside a 39.4% jump in net profit, driven by new business wins and operational efficiencies despite margin pressures in key segments.

Lloyds Banking Group reported a robust 2025 performance with a 12% rise in statutory profit before tax and upgraded its 2026 guidance, underpinned by strong loan growth and digital innovation. The Group also announced significant shareholder returns totalling £3.9 billion, including dividends and a share buyback programme.

Iluka Resources is set to report a hefty $565 million pre-tax charge in FY25, driven by impairments and inventory write-downs amid ongoing weak demand for mineral sands products.

Central Petroleum has amended its sub-salt exploration permit sale, excluding the EP82 permit and retaining Helium Australia Pty Ltd, while anticipating a $4.2 million impairment charge in FY26.

Locality Planning Energy Holdings has reached a confidential settlement over its Harbour Towers dispute, anticipating a net gain and cash inflow in FY2026. This resolution reverses prior impairment losses and signals a positive financial turn for the embedded energy provider.

EROAD Limited reported a 3.3% revenue increase and strong free cash flow in H1 FY26, driven by ANZ market expansion despite a significant North American impairment. The company is focusing on the promising electronic Road User Charges opportunity in Australasia.

Besra Gold Inc. reported a $3.47 million loss for Q1 2026, weighed down by finance costs tied to a major gold purchase agreement. Despite asset impairments and net liabilities, management remains cautiously optimistic about ongoing funding and project development.