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MLG Oz Limited reported a robust half-year with revenue up 5.3% to $287.2 million and net profit soaring 73.3% to $7.1 million, overcoming early weather disruptions and a significant safety fine.

SEEK Limited reported robust H1 FY2026 results, powered by AI-driven product innovation and pricing, delivering strong revenue and profit growth alongside a record interim dividend. However, a significant impairment on its Zhaopin investment weighed on reported earnings.

Sims Limited reported a robust fiscal 2026 half-year underlying profit, boosted by strong performances in its Lifecycle Services and North American metal operations. Despite statutory losses from derivative impacts, the company declared a healthy interim dividend and outlined strategic investments for future growth.

Challenger reports a solid first half of FY26 with rising profits, strong annuity sales, and strategic partnerships, underpinning a confident outlook and a $150 million share buy-back plan.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation reported a 4.6% revenue decline and a 34.9% drop in net profit for H1 FY2026, citing US tariffs and weaker demand in key markets. The company balances challenges with cost savings and a shareholder-friendly capital return strategy.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

New Hope Corporation reported a 4.8% rise in coal production and an 8.2% increase in sales for the January quarter, maintaining steady earnings and reducing capital expenditure guidance amid improving logistics and operational resilience.

Stockland has reported a robust half-year performance for 1H26, with revenue climbing 23.2% and funds from operations up nearly 30%, driven by strong growth in Masterplanned Communities and strategic partnerships.

oOh!media has reported solid earnings growth and a higher dividend for 2025, maintaining its leadership in the Out of Home advertising market despite a softer second half. Major contract wins, including Transurban motorway assets, underpin its positive outlook for 2026.

Treasury Wine Estates reported a statutory loss driven by a significant US asset impairment but showed underlying growth in key markets. The company suspends its interim dividend and targets $100 million in annual cost savings through its TWE Ascent program.

Treasury Wine Estates reports a sharp 39.6% drop in earnings and a $649 million statutory loss due to a major US asset impairment, suspending dividends to preserve capital while advancing a $100 million cost-cutting transformation.

Coronado Global Resources has resumed operations at its Mammoth Underground Mine following a fatal accident, while grappling with losses at its U.S. Logan Complex. The company anticipates improved coal pricing and production in the coming quarters.