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Adairs Limited reported a solid 5.9% increase in sales for the half year ended December 2025, driven by strong brand performances, especially Mocka. However, underlying EBIT declined 9.1% due to margin pressures and rising costs, while the company declared a fully franked interim dividend.

GDI Property Group reported a robust 29.1% increase in Funds From Operations for the half year ended December 2025, underpinned by strategic property sales and strong leasing performance.

Butn Limited reported a 15% increase in revenue for the half year ended December 2025 but posted a significant loss after tax of $1.85 million, marking a sharp reversal from profit in the prior period.

Electro Optic Systems reported a 27% revenue drop to $128.5 million in FY2025 but posted a net profit of $18.6 million, boosted by the sale of EM Solutions. The company strengthened its position with key contract wins and acquisitions, including the UK-based Interceptor business and a conditional deal for MARSS.

Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Limited has reported a sharp 72% decline in half-year profit for the period ending December 2025, driven by unrealised fair value losses on its investment portfolio. Despite this, the company has declared a higher fully franked interim dividend of 4.5 cents per share.

Aussie Broadband reported an 8.4% revenue rise to $637.8 million in H1 2026, driven by broadband and mobile growth, but net profit fell 58% due to a $14.8 million goodwill impairment. The company declared a fully franked dividend and announced major acquisitions to boost its customer base.

Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited reported a robust net profit increase for the first half of 2026 and maintained its fully franked interim dividend, reinforcing its commitment to reliable shareholder income amid market uncertainties.

Pioneer Credit has successfully negotiated a significant 315 basis points cut in the margin on its $55.5 million Medium Term Notes, substantially lowering its funding costs and boosting cash flow.

Praemium Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 69.5% jump in net profit and a 9.6% rise in funds under administration, completing the OneVue platform transition and acquiring AI specialist Technotia Laboratories.

Kogan.com Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance with strong revenue growth and margin expansion, while Mighty Ape embarks on a strategic reset aiming for profitability in the second half of FY26.

EVT Limited reported a robust first half for 2026 with revenue rising 5.4% to A$683.8 million and net profit up 21.6%, driven by strong performances in Germany, Thredbo, and Hotels. Strategic acquisitions, including Pro-invest Hotels and QT Auckland, underpin the group’s growth ambitions.

Talius Group Limited reported a significant 31% decline in revenue for the year ended December 2025 but managed to reduce its net loss by 55%, reflecting cautious progress amid challenging conditions.