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Michael Hill International reported a 3% rise in group sales and a 28.6% jump in comparable EBIT for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong performances across Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Despite improved earnings and cash flow, the board has opted to withhold an interim dividend, signalling cautious optimism.

SOCO Corporation reports a 12% revenue drop to $9.7 million for H1 FY26, weighed down by a $4.6 million goodwill impairment linked to AxSym. Despite growth in core consulting, the company posted a significant net loss and undertook restructuring to align costs.

ASF Group Limited has reversed a significant loss to report a half-year profit of $539,708, driven by key disposals and a strengthened balance sheet.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd has returned to profitability with a $6.55 million net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, declaring a fully franked interim dividend and continuing its share buy-back program.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a net loss of $86.8 million for 2025, reflecting operational challenges including the suspension of Point Lake mining due to adverse tariffs. The company secured $83.4 million in Canadian tariff relief financing to bolster liquidity and restructured its debt amid ongoing market uncertainties.

HighCom Limited has revealed a sharp downturn in its half-year results, with revenue plunging 59% and a $6.8 million loss after tax, driven by US government shutdown impacts. The company is banking on new lightweight XTclave® armour products to fuel a recovery in the second half of FY26.

Desane Group Holdings reports a modest half-year profit with stable assets and gearing, completes a key property sale, and pushes forward with a major industrial development in Penrith.

Cettire Limited reported a 2.8% revenue decline to $382.8 million and a net loss of $1.05 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, impacted by softer US demand and rising costs. Despite these headwinds, the company maintains a strong cash position and is focused on profitable growth.

Austin Engineering Limited has reported a dramatic fall in revenue and EBITDA for the first half of fiscal 2026, yet it has declared a modest interim dividend, signalling cautious confidence amid challenges.

Bentley Capital Limited has reversed its previous losses to report a $779,000 profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by strong gains in its Strike Resources shareholding and a legal settlement with Keybridge Capital.

Yancoal Australia delivered record coal production in 2025, boosting volumes by 7% even as revenue fell 13% due to lower coal prices. The company maintained a strong EBITDA margin and declared a fully franked final dividend, signalling confidence amid challenging market conditions.

Experience Co Limited reported a 5% increase in sales revenue to $67.2 million for 1H26, with underlying EBITDA steady at $10.5 million despite operational challenges. The company is streamlining its portfolio by selling Wild Bush Luxury and focusing on scalable adventure experiences.