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Thorney Technologies reported a sharply reduced half-year profit amid challenging market conditions but extended its share buyback to support shareholder value.

Nine Entertainment reports a 6% increase in Group EBITDA to $201 million and a 30% jump in net profit, driven by strong streaming and digital subscription growth amid strategic portfolio shifts.

hipages Group Holdings Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance, reporting 11% revenue growth and a significant jump in net profit to A$2.75 million for the period ending December 2025. The company’s strategic pricing changes and expansion in New Zealand underpin this strong momentum.

Lark Distilling Co. has reported a solid 10% increase in net sales revenue for the first half of FY26, driven by strong whisky sales and international expansion. The company is gearing up for a major global portfolio launch in the second half, backed by a refreshed brand and enhanced production capacity.

AUB Group Limited has reported a robust first half with underlying net profit after tax rising 14% to AUD 90.4 million, prompting an upgrade to its full-year earnings guidance. The company also announced a new CFO appointment amid mixed divisional performances.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced loss after tax of $41.2 million for 2025, underpinned by steady production and strategic progress on its ENC HPAL project and sustainability initiatives.

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.