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VEEM Limited reports half-year revenue close to guidance with improved cash flow, offset by a significant $24.8 million non-cash impairment tied to its gyro product upgrade. The transition to the new Mark III gyro design has temporarily stalled sales as customers await delivery.

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.

Alfabs Australia reported a 28% revenue rise to $55.6 million in H1 2026, but EBITDA fell due to a $2.8 million Dartbrook mine impact and softer engineering margins. The company is investing heavily in mining hire assets and pursuing a strategic acquisition to drive future growth.

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.

Vintage Energy has landed $5 million in South Australian government grants to fund drilling of two new gas wells, aiming to enhance gas supply for local electricity generation.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a robust 64.7% increase in net profit after tax to $1.04 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong commercial lending growth and operational efficiencies. The company also expanded its committed lending capacity to over $355 million while maintaining a stable dividend.

Qube Holdings reported a robust half-year performance for FY26, with underlying revenue climbing 12.9% and a significant property sale boosting statutory profits. The company also announced a major acquisition agreement with Macquarie Asset Management, signaling a transformative phase ahead.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

IPH Limited reported a solid half-year performance with revenue up 6.5% to $363.9 million and net profit rising 10.5% to $41.2 million, driven by strong gains in Canada and Asia despite a decline in Australia and New Zealand.

Redox Limited has reported solid half-year results for December 2025, with revenue climbing 6.6% to $673.6 million and profit after tax increasing 8.9% to $43.8 million. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 6.5 cents per share, underscoring its financial strength amid dynamic market conditions.

APA Group has reported robust half-year results, boosting its organic growth pipeline to nearly $3 billion and reaffirming its full-year guidance amid ongoing cost reductions and strategic divestments.

Wesfarmers has reported a 9.3% rise in net profit after tax to $1.6 billion for H1 2026, driven by robust performances in Bunnings, Kmart Group, and lithium operations. The company also announced a 7.4% increase in its interim dividend amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic AI partnerships.