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PEXA Group Limited reported a 10% revenue increase and a 19% rise in EBITDA for the half-year ended December 2025, while announcing its strategic exit from the Digital Solutions segment with a significant loss.

Chorus Limited has reported a strong half-year performance driven by fibre broadband growth, operational efficiencies, and a return to profitability, while launching initiatives to boost digital inclusion.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings reported a 3.2% revenue increase to $1.268 billion and more than doubled its profit after tax to $7.435 million in the first half of FY26, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.0 cents per share.

Winton Land Limited reports a sharp 60% revenue decline in its interim results for H1 FY26 but narrows its net loss and progresses key development projects amid a cautious economic backdrop.

Sandfire Resources Limited has delivered a strong H1 FY26 performance with record sales revenue and a return to a net cash position, while advancing key projects including the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold earn-in agreement.

Jameson Resources has marked significant progress in advancing its Crown Mountain steelmaking coal project, doubling its pre-tax NPV to US$942 million and moving closer to final environmental approvals and development permits expected by the end of 2026.

Healius Limited reported solid half-year results for 1H26, with revenue growth driven by pathology and Agilex Biolabs, alongside significant progress in digital transformation and AI integration.

Australian Clinical Labs reported a modest revenue dip but achieved growth in earnings and margins in 1H26, while updating FY26 guidance and addressing wage increases mandated by the Fair Work Commission.

Freightways Group Limited reported a robust HY26 with revenue rising 8.5% and net profit surging 17.2%, underpinned by strong volume growth and a key acquisition in Australia. The company’s disciplined approach to margin improvement and M&A signals confidence in its cross-Tasman logistics strategy.

Adheris Health has expanded its operating cost reduction program, aiming for more than 30% savings by FY27, while refocusing on high-growth pharmaceutical categories and enhancing its AI-powered patient engagement platform.

Alpha HPA Limited has raised A$225 million in a fully underwritten placement to fund the commercialisation of Stage 2 of its High Purity Alumina project, with strong backing from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation. This capital injection positions the company to become the world’s largest single-site HPA manufacturer, supporting critical semiconductor supply chains.

Korvest Ltd reported a strong first half for FY2026 with revenue up 17.9% and profit before tax rising 33.2%, driven by growth in its Industrial Products segment and major infrastructure projects.