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Titomic Limited reports a significant drop in revenue and increased losses for the six months ending December 2025, alongside a strategic financial year change to align with global subsidiaries.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd reported a $9.4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a 32% drop in revenue to $26.9 million. Despite the weak first half, the company anticipates a robust second half to meet or exceed last year’s full-year revenue.

Metal Powder Works Limited reported a substantial increase in its half-year loss to $3.7 million, driven by investments in production scaling and market expansion. Revenue more than doubled, reflecting strong demand in defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

Atturra Limited reported a $4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue jumped nearly 28%. The company’s recent acquisition of Blue Connections adds complexity to its financial outlook.

Magontec Limited reported a net loss of $5.4 million for 2025 on a 10.9% drop in revenue, yet net tangible assets per share rose significantly to 76 cents.

Amaero Ltd has announced plans to re-domicile from Australia to the United States, aiming to tap into larger capital markets and position itself for a potential US IPO by late 2026 or early 2027. The move retains its ASX listing while opening doors to broader investor pools and strategic growth opportunities.

Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.

Australian Vanadium Limited has broadened its Optimised Feasibility Study to include high purity vanadium products aimed at aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors, aligning with evolving critical minerals demand without delaying project timelines.

Adrad Holdings reported a modest revenue rise and a dip in statutory profit for the half-year ending December 2025, while its Heat Transfer Solutions segment showed robust growth. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend, reflecting confidence amid ongoing restructuring.

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.

RWC’s H1 FY26 results reveal a 4.6% sales decline and a 22.5% drop in adjusted EBITDA, largely due to US tariffs and regional market pressures. The company is countering challenges by opening a new manufacturing facility in Mexico and expects modest sales recovery in H2 FY26.

Fortuna Metals has reported significant high-grade rutile mineralisation at its Mkanda project in Malawi, with assays from 96 drill holes revealing a mineralised footprint extending over 25km. The Malawi government has confirmed the company’s exemption from raw mineral export restrictions, supporting its in-country beneficiation plans.