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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.

Close the Loop Limited reported a modest revenue increase for 1H26 but faced significant earnings declines due to operational challenges and strategic divestments. The company is focusing on core businesses and balance sheet strengthening to drive future growth.

StepChange Holdings has agreed to acquire Perth-based BroadReach, significantly boosting its ICT advisory capabilities and government sector footprint. The deal enhances StepChange’s role in digital transformation programs with a $2.5 million upfront payment plus performance-linked earn-outs.

HiTech Group Australia has reported its strongest financial year yet in FY25, with solid revenue growth and a robust balance sheet, while facing margin pressures in the first half of FY26 due to government spending shifts.

Verbrec Limited has announced a transformative acquisition of Alliance Automation, adding over $60 million in annual revenue and significantly boosting its digital and automation capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited (ACQ) reported a strong FY25 performance with a 15.1% net return and declared 5.5 cents per share in dividends, reinforcing its position in the Australian microcap sector.

Bailador Technology Investments has realised $25 million from its SiteMinder stake at a premium, while maintaining a controlling interest and signalling confidence in the company’s growth.

Pro Medicus’s U.S. subsidiary Visage Imaging has earned a critical Authority to Operate from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, enabling its Visage 7 CloudPACS platform to transition to the Veterans Affairs Enterprise Cloud.

CI1 reported a sharp 57% revenue decline in FY25 but reduced its comprehensive loss by 64% through strategic disposals and capital returns. The company’s financial services operations in Australia and Singapore faced tough market conditions, prompting a portfolio reshaping.

Salter Brothers Emerging Companies Limited posted a 25.5% decline in profit after tax for FY25 but marked a milestone with its inaugural dividend payment. The fund remains confident in its small-cap investment strategy amid easing interest rates and geopolitical volatility.

Bank of Queensland announces a potential $3.8 billion equipment finance loan sale and a strategic AI partnership with Capgemini, aiming to enhance capital efficiency and cut costs. The bank updates FY25 earnings guidance while withdrawing specific FY26 targets amid ongoing uncertainty.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited reported a net profit after tax of $99.52 million for FY2025, down 42% year-on-year, yet continues its steady dividend growth with a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share.