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Two capital raisings and one brutal reset set the tone, even as several companies posted clean growth or strong clinical updates. Radiopharmaceuticals kept delivering good news, but investors still punished supply-chain and cash needs fast.

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

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has launched a A$45 million capital raising to support the expansion of its dermatology product Sofdra®, while negotiating to reduce active pharmaceutical ingredient costs by up to 40%. The raising includes a two-tranche placement and a security purchase plan, with options offered to investors.

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.

Temple & Webster has reported a robust 20% increase in half-year revenue to $376 million, expanding its market share and launching successfully into New Zealand. EBITDA remains within guidance despite new market investments.

Region Group has reported a robust first half for FY26, with solid growth in funds from operations and an upgraded earnings outlook. Strategic acquisitions and portfolio management underpin its positive momentum.

Little Green Pharma Ltd is set to acquire Cannatrek Ltd in a transformative merger that will create one of the largest vertically integrated medicinal cannabis companies globally, with pro-forma FY25 revenue exceeding AUD 112 million.

Hot Chili Limited has launched a A$40 million private placement to accelerate development of its Fuego copper project in Costa Rica, issuing shares at a discount to recent prices. The capital raise aims to boost exploration and feasibility studies while enhancing liquidity on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Peak Processing Limited has completed a strategic rebrand and organisational restructure, securing new long-term manufacturing agreements and expanding product listings to strengthen its foothold in North America's regulated cannabis beverage markets.

1414 Degrees has made significant strides in developing its Aurora Energy Precinct, securing crucial regulatory approvals for its battery storage system and progressing its battery materials and hydrogen technologies.

Seafarms Group has completed the acquisition of Project Sea Dragon's assets, clearing legal hurdles and advancing its prawn farming operations while actively pursuing new funding to support growth.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has reported a second consecutive quarter of revenue exceeding $2 million, driven by strong U.S. growth and record monthly sales in December. The company’s strategic focus on wholesale and B2B extract channels underpins its confidence in reaching breakeven this fiscal year.