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Baby Bunting has reported record half-year sales and margin growth for 1H FY26, underpinned by its Store of the Future refurbishments and strategic expansions. The company maintains its full-year profit guidance while unveiling a new exclusive partnership with premium brand Stokke.

Baby Bunting reported a 6.7% rise in revenue to $271.4 million for H1 2026, while statutory net profit after tax fell 52.5%. Adjusted earnings paint a steadier picture with a 4.1% increase in pro forma NPAT.

Smart Parking Limited has reported record first-half results for FY26, driven by strong organic growth and a successful US acquisition that boosted earnings per share by over 30%.

Smart Parking Limited reported a robust half-year result for December 2025, nearly doubling revenue to $62.6 million and boosting adjusted EBITDA by 85%, driven by its US acquisition and international growth.

TradeWindow has successfully closed its NZ$5.9 million Share Purchase Plan, with retail investors contributing around NZ$217,000. Shares will be allotted at NZ$0.25 each, matching the previous placement price.

BPH Energy has successfully raised $0.54 million by issuing over 542 million new listed options, allowing existing option holders to maintain their stake in the company’s future.

Ophir High Conviction Fund reported a 6.24% increase in net assets to $765 million for the half-year ended December 2025, despite a sharp 62.7% fall in operating profit. The Fund’s portfolio performance slowed significantly, prompting no distributions during the period.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund reported a robust 33.7% increase in net assets to over $1 billion and a 5% rise in operating profit for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strategic capital raisings and strong portfolio management.

Contact Energy Limited has reported a striking 43.9% increase in net profit for the half-year ending December 2025, even as revenue fell by 5.3%. The company’s acquisition of Manawa Energy Limited has boosted its net tangible assets, underpinning a healthy interim dividend.

Qube Holdings has inked a scheme implementation deed with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium, valuing the company at approximately $11.7 billion and offering shareholders a 27.8% premium. The deal, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, sets the stage for a significant shift in the Australian logistics landscape.

Abacus Storage King has reported a 4.8% increase in statutory net profit to $71.1 million for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a $3.7 billion asset base and plans to potentially internalise management functions.

GWA Group Limited reported solid half-year growth in revenue and earnings, driven by volume gains and strategic initiatives including a new AI partnership. The company also lifted its interim dividend, signalling confidence despite mixed market conditions ahead.