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Imperial Pacific Limited reported a half-year net profit of $148,000 for the six months ending December 2025, supported by strong asset growth and a fully franked 7 cent dividend. The company’s portfolio, including stakes in London City Equities and Excelsior Capital, drove net asset value to record highs despite a dip in profit.

Diversified United Investment Limited reported a modest profit increase for the half year ending December 2025, alongside a stable dividend and a proposed merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited.

QBE Insurance Group has reported its strongest financial performance in over a decade for 2025, with a 7% premium growth and a combined operating ratio improvement to 91.9%. The insurer also raised its dividend and announced a substantial share buyback, signaling confidence in sustained growth.

Peet Limited has reported a robust half-year performance with statutory profit doubling and a significant dividend increase, underpinned by strong sales and settlements across key Australian markets.

Ryder Capital has reported a remarkable 227% increase in comprehensive income for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a record net tangible asset growth and a new quarterly dividend policy.

Viking Mines has revealed promising high-grade tungsten intercepts from digitised historical drilling at its Linka Project in Nevada, accelerating exploration plans amid a bullish tungsten market.

Aspen Group Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, with statutory profit up 15% and a 51% surge in underlying earnings, driven by rental portfolio expansion and accelerated development settlements.

Whitehaven Coal reported a 28% revenue decline to $2.48 billion and a net profit of $69 million for H1 FY26 amid softer coal prices and reduced equity sales. The company declared a fully franked 4 cent interim dividend and outlined ongoing development projects despite market headwinds.

Australian United Investment Company Limited reported a 7% increase in half-year profit despite a slight revenue dip, maintaining its dividend and announcing a transformative merger with Diversified United Investment Limited.

Ramelius Resources has delivered its first ore from the Never Never deposit to the Mt Magnet plant, marking a key step in its growth strategy, while also closing out its FY27 gold hedge book to increase exposure to rising gold prices.

Hearts and Minds Investments Limited reported a dramatic 97% drop in half-year comprehensive income to $3 million, with a largely flat investment portfolio and a significant write-down of Corporate Travel Management shares. Despite this, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 9.5 cents per share.

Lycopodium Limited reports strong half-year results for 1H FY26, driven by increased project delivery and strategic expansion into the Americas. The company updates its full-year guidance amid a robust pipeline across gold, copper, and critical minerals.