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The Agency Group Australia Ltd has reported a solid half-year performance with revenue rising 18% to $57.1 million and a 34% jump in gross commission income. The company narrowed its net loss and improved EBITDA, driven by strong sales and agent recruitment.

Vulcan Steel reported an 8.6% revenue increase to NZ$535.4 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by its Roofing Industries acquisition and Steel segment growth, despite a 9.7% drop in net profit after tax.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a robust net profit increase for the first half of 2026 and maintained its fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its commitment to reliable shareholder income amid market uncertainties.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited has reported a robust turnaround with a $415 million net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 3.6 cents per share.

Latitude Group Holdings Limited reported a robust 59% increase in Cash NPAT for FY25, driven by strong volume growth and margin expansion, while declaring a fully franked 9.00 cents per share dividend.

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.

NGE Capital Limited reported a remarkable 148% increase in profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by strong gains in uranium and mining investments. The company’s net tangible asset backing per share rose 25.7%, reflecting robust portfolio performance amid a volatile macroeconomic backdrop.

DigitalX Limited reports a robust treasury portfolio valued at A$68.2 million, maintaining significant Bitcoin exposure despite a turbulent January in digital asset markets.

Peet Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit doubling and a significant dividend increase, underpinned by strong sales and settlements across key Australian markets.

Enero Group’s half-year results reveal a 6.3% revenue decline but a striking 119% surge in adjusted profit, alongside strategic leadership changes and a steady dividend.

Pepper Money Limited reported a record-breaking 2025 financial year, driven by strong growth in originations and assets under management, alongside enhanced ESG reporting and a significant acquisition proposal.

Medibank Private Limited reported a 6% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, despite an 11% drop in net profit after tax amid ongoing cybercrime-related costs and legal challenges. The company also raised its interim dividend by 6.4%, signalling confidence in its capital position and growth strategy.