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PlaySide Studios reported a sharp 28% revenue decline for H1 FY26 but posted a remarkable 249% jump in profit, buoyed by cost cuts and a $7.8 million tax rebate. The company also secured a $6 million loan and inked a new global publishing deal.

hipages Group Holdings Ltd has delivered a robust half-year performance, reporting 11% revenue growth and a significant jump in net profit to A$2.75 million for the period ending December 2025. The company’s strategic pricing changes and expansion in New Zealand underpin this strong momentum.

AMA Group Limited reported a robust 21.9% rise in pre-AASB 16 Normalised EBITDA to $30.5 million for the first half of FY26, driven by revenue growth and operational improvements across key segments. The company is targeting a 10% EBITDA margin in its core vehicle collision repair business within the next 3-4 years.

Etherstack plc reported a robust FY2025 financial rebound with revenue soaring 70% to US$10.1 million, driven by major US project deliveries and a 62% rise in recurring support revenues. The company also turned EBITDA positive and secured key long-term contracts, setting the stage for strong growth in 2026.

Lark Distilling Co. has reported a solid 10% increase in net sales revenue for the first half of FY26, driven by strong whisky sales and international expansion. The company is gearing up for a major global portfolio launch in the second half, backed by a refreshed brand and enhanced production capacity.

Cuscal Limited reported a robust half-year result for FY26, with profit after tax surging 76% following the strategic acquisition of Indue Limited. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and upgraded its full-year earnings guidance.

Coronado Global Resources reported a $432.1 million net loss for FY2025, impacted by a 22% revenue decline due to softer metallurgical coal markets and logistical challenges. Despite operational gains and cost cuts, the company strengthened liquidity through refinancing and support from Stanwell.

Singular Health Group reported a 55% rise in net loss to $2.97 million for H1 FY2026, driven by share-based payments and strategic hires, while making significant progress in US commercial deployments and securing FDA clearance for its cloud-based 3D medical imaging platform.

Vysarn Limited has reported a record first half for FY26 with revenue hitting $66.8 million and NPBT nearly doubling year-on-year to $10 million. The company reaffirms its full-year $20 million NPBT target, supported by strong industrial and advisory segment growth despite timing challenges in technology projects.

Regal Partners Limited reported a near doubling of net profit after tax to $130.5 million for 2025, alongside a 16% rise in funds under management to $20.9 billion. The company declared a fully franked 15 cent dividend and announced a $75 million on-market share buy-back program.

AUB Group Limited has reported a robust first half with underlying net profit after tax rising 14% to AUD 90.4 million, prompting an upgrade to its full-year earnings guidance. The company also announced a new CFO appointment amid mixed divisional performances.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a 130% surge in net profit for HY2026, driven by strong renewable generation and disciplined cost management, while advancing major geothermal and wind projects on schedule.