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National Storage REIT delivered robust half-year results with earnings and occupancy gains, while agreeing to a premium acquisition offer from Brookfield-GIC consortium.

Aussie Broadband has agreed to acquire AGL Telco’s telecommunications assets, adding 350,000 broadband and mobile connections and forming a long-term exclusive partnership with AGL. This deal positions Aussie Broadband as Australia’s third largest NBN provider.

AGL Energy reported a steady half-year performance with flat EBITDA and a slight dip in net profit, underpinned by improved operational metrics and strategic moves including a major telco divestment and renewable investments.

AGL Energy reported a steady first half with flat underlying EBITDA and a narrowed FY26 earnings outlook, while accelerating its renewable projects and forming a strategic partnership with Aussie Broadband.

ASB’s half-year results show a modest 1% rise in cash net profit, driven by growth in home, business, and rural lending alongside a 5% increase in customer deposits. The bank is investing heavily in technology, customer experience, and social housing initiatives to support New Zealand’s long-term prosperity.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has secured $75 million in new contracts across Western Australia, New South Wales, and the ACT, reinforcing its footprint in key infrastructure projects.

AGL Energy reported a 42% drop in statutory profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a modest revenue decline and growth in customer services. The company declared a higher interim dividend, underscoring confidence amid operational challenges and a strategic pivot to renewables.

SGH Ltd reported a stable half-year EBIT of $844 million alongside a robust 32% increase in operating cash flow, driven by solid performances at Boral and WesTrac. The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance amid ongoing operational momentum and strategic initiatives.

SGH Ltd reported a resilient first half of FY26 with stable earnings, improved margins, and a significant boost in operating cash flow, underpinning a 7% rise in its interim dividend.

SGH Ltd reported a solid half-year profit of $472.6 million, declaring a fully franked 32 cent dividend, while completing a major media merger that reshapes its investment portfolio.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with a 6% rise in cash NPAT to $5.445 billion and a 10-cent dividend increase, underpinned by disciplined growth and strong capital management.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 5% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $5.367 billion for the half year ended December 2025, supported by lending growth and improved credit quality despite margin pressures and higher expenses. The bank declared a fully franked interim dividend of $2.35 per share.