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Yojee Limited reported a 9% revenue increase driven by software activities, while net losses widened due to accelerated investment in its MOSAIC platform and joint venture costs. The company maintains a robust cash balance and has strengthened its leadership ahead of a mid-2026 commercial launch.

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.

Skin Elements Limited reported a $4.01 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, alongside a 41% revenue drop, while securing $2.5 million in fresh capital to advance its proprietary SE Formula biotechnology products.

PainChek Limited reported a half-year loss of AUD 4.7 million but achieved a major regulatory milestone with FDA clearance for its Adult App, unlocking significant US market opportunities. The company also completed a share consolidation and raised capital to support growth.

Yowie Group Limited reported a steep 752% increase in its half-year loss to US$4.66 million, amid governance upheaval and impaired loans to its majority shareholder. The company faces ongoing legal and regulatory challenges while pursuing a turnaround.

Rubicon Water reported a 9.4% revenue decline to $29 million and a net loss of $6.4 million in the first half of FY26, driven by a sharp drop in ANZ hardware sales. The company anticipates a rebound in Asia in the second half, despite ongoing foreign exchange headwinds.

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited reported a robust 6.9% rise in system sales revenue for 1H26, underpinned by strong Australian franchisee performance and overseas expansion. Profit before tax climbed 16.5%, boosted by property revaluations and disciplined cost management.

4DMedical Limited’s half-year report reveals rapid commercial traction following FDA clearance of its CT:VQ™ imaging technology, alongside a $150 million institutional placement that bolsters its cash reserves for global expansion.

Novatti Group Limited has reported a striking turnaround to a $3.8 million profit in the first half of 2026, despite a 42% drop in revenue. The fintech’s strategic divestments and reclassification of its AUDC investment signal a pivotal shift in its growth trajectory.

Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd reported a $9.4 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by a 32% drop in revenue to $26.9 million. Despite the weak first half, the company anticipates a robust second half to meet or exceed last year’s full-year revenue.

Channel Infrastructure reported steady FY25 financials with record throughput and key project progress, while raising dividends and expanding into Australia via a strategic pipeline stake.

Summerset Group Holdings delivered a record underlying profit of NZ$234.2 million in FY25, driven by strong sales and portfolio growth, while advancing its Australian village developments. Despite a dip in IFRS net profit due to portfolio revaluations, the company maintains a positive outlook with high resident satisfaction and sustainability milestones.