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Schaffer Corporation’s first half FY26 profit fell sharply due to a Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack disrupting production, while its South Connect Jandakot property development breaks ground.

Schaffer Corporation Limited reported a significant 61% drop in net profit and a 17% decline in revenue for the half-year ended December 2025, impacted by operational disruptions and softer market conditions. Despite the downturn, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited reported a dramatic 97% drop in half-year comprehensive income to $3 million, with a largely flat investment portfolio and a significant write-down of Corporate Travel Management shares. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share.

Mirvac Group has reported a robust first half of 2026, delivering a 10% increase in EBIT and securing key capital partnerships that position it well for future growth.

Mirvac Group reported a robust half-year result with a 5% rise in operating profit and a significant boost in residential sales, underpinned by a $1 billion joint venture with Mitsubishi Estate. The company’s strategic pipeline restocking and strong leasing performance signal promising growth ahead.

Whitefield Income Limited reported a robust half-year profit surge and a significant capital raise, maintaining steady dividends amid a cautiously optimistic economic outlook.

Sandon Capital Investments reported a robust 17.1% total shareholder return for the half-year ending December 2025, underpinned by rising dividends and a narrowing discount to net tangible assets. The shift to monthly fully franked dividends signals a strategic focus on steady income for investors.

Pengana International Equities reported a half-year net profit of $4.6 million, down from $26.9 million last year, while announcing an increased fully franked dividend and initiating a strategic review to address shareholder concerns.

The week was split between big earnings reactions and small-cap rocks-and-rigs rallies. Pro Medicus sank despite record numbers, while a handful of explorers jumped on fresh discoveries and policy wins.

Takeover chatter lit up Pepper Money, while Identitii ran hard after a regulator stepped in. At the other end, AMP slid despite higher profit, as investors weighed leadership change and legal costs.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a 6.9% portfolio loss for H1 2025, underperforming the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, yet declared a fully franked interim dividend and teased a significant special dividend.

WCM Global Growth Limited reported a net operating profit of $22.9 million for H1 FY2026 and announced an increased fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its progressive dividend policy.