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IGNITE Limited reports a challenging first half of FY26 with an 18% revenue decline and a halving of statutory profit, yet maintains a fully franked interim dividend amid a strategic business closure.

Bell Financial Group delivered a robust 17.1% rise in net profit after tax to $36 million for 2025, driven by strong growth in its Platforms division and a rebound in market activity. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share, signalling confidence as it prepares to launch a new wealth management platform in 2026.

BKI Investment Company has finalised its on-market share purchases to satisfy its Dividend Reinvestment Plan obligations, setting the DRP price at $1.74 ahead of the 2026 interim dividend payment.

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.

EV Resources has successfully produced its first metallic antimony ingots from the Los Lirios project in Mexico, validating a low-cost smelting process and advancing its strategy to supply the North American market.

QEM Limited has raised $1.442 million through a well-supported placement to fund a strategic review of its flagship Julia Creek Vanadium and Energy Project and explore new critical minerals opportunities.

Dexus has reported a strong half-year result with a $348.5 million profit turnaround, robust leasing growth, and strategic capital moves including a $950 million equity raise and a 10% on-market buyback.

Pioneer Credit has reported a robust first half for FY26, more than doubling its net profit and upgrading its full-year earnings guidance to at least $20 million.

Fletcher Building reports a stable half-year performance despite subdued markets, advancing its strategic pivot with the announced sale of its Construction division.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced key dividend dates for CBA CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINIs, aligning with Commonwealth Bank ordinary shares and adjusting outstanding loan amounts for holders.