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Heartland Group Holdings Limited reports a robust turnaround in first-half 2026 net profit, driven by margin expansion, asset quality improvements, and strong Reverse Mortgage growth in New Zealand and Australia. The group also advances significant technology investments and benefits from eased Reserve Bank capital requirements.

MA Credit Income Trust reported a strong half-year profit of $19.7 million, exceeding its return target, while successfully completing a $190.5 million capital raise and initiating a strategic buy-back to manage liquidity.

Wisr Limited reports robust half-year growth with a 23% increase in its loan book and a 14% rise in revenue, setting the stage for expected cash profitability in the second half of FY26.

Amplitude Energy has delivered a standout half-year performance with record gas production and a 246% jump in profit, while advancing key projects and strengthening its balance sheet.

QuickFee Limited has reported a dramatic turnaround with a $36.45 million profit in H1 FY26, driven by the sale of its US Pay Now business and a strategic capital return to shareholders. Underlying operations show promising growth despite divestments.

Tyro Payments Limited reported a solid 5% increase in gross profit and a 72% surge in statutory profit before tax for H1 FY26, underpinned by growth in core payment volumes and banking activities. The company also expanded its fintech footprint with the acquisition of AI-powered platform Thriday.

Academies Australasia Group reported a 21% reduction in net loss for the half year to December 2025, alongside a strategic share buy-back and increased director lending. Despite a 6% revenue dip, EBITDA remained steady, signalling cautious operational resilience.

Butn Limited has reported its fifth consecutive half-year of revenue growth, underpinned by a $100 million senior debt facility and expanding platform originations. Despite a statutory loss, the company’s operational momentum and strategic initiatives signal robust growth prospects.

Minerals 260 has locked in a $220 million strategic funding deal with Franco-Nevada, boosting development and de-risking the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia. This marks Franco-Nevada’s largest Australian investment to date.

Liberty Financial Group has reported a robust 12% increase in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million for the half year ending December 2025, supported by record loan originations and a strong balance sheet. The acquisition of Moula is set to accelerate unsecured SME lending, while cost efficiencies and moderating credit risk underpin improved financial metrics.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Cash Converters International Limited has announced the recommencement of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) effective 20 February 2026, restoring shareholders’ ability to reinvest dividends into additional shares with favourable terms.