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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.

Black Bear Minerals has confirmed all major permits for its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, clearing a critical hurdle for a near-term restart amid strong silver market dynamics and U.S. strategic support.

GreenTech Metals has appointed James Rattenbury as CEO to spearhead development of its Munni Munni platinum group metals project, signalling a strategic push in the West Pilbara mining hub.

Vita Resources has unveiled a commissioned re-evaluation of its ICE Copper-Gold Project in Yukon, revealing significant silver, cobalt, and indium mineralisation that upgrades the project to polymetallic status. This fresh insight sets the stage for expanded exploration and resource assessment.

Kinatico Limited has reported a strong first half for FY26, with revenue up 13% and profit more than doubling compared to the previous year. Despite the gains, the company has not declared any dividends.

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.

Osteopore Limited has drawn down the second tranche of its redeemable convertible notes, raising A$500,000 as part of a broader A$20 million funding agreement with Advance Opportunities Fund. The funds are earmarked to support ongoing operations and future growth initiatives.

Qualitas Limited has delivered a standout first half of FY26, posting a 30% rise in normalised net profit before tax and record investment deployment, reinforcing its position in Australia’s alternative investment sector.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund reported a robust 33.7% increase in net assets to over $1 billion and a 5% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strategic capital raisings and strong portfolio management.