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NZME Limited has reported a significant turnaround in 2025, posting a statutory net profit after tax of NZD 13.1 million and a 15% increase in operating EBITDA, underpinned by strong digital revenue growth across its divisions.

Sequoia Financial Group reported a 75.9% jump in operating profit for 1H FY26 despite a net loss after non-operating charges, prompting a cautious dividend cut amid regulatory challenges.

EMVision Medical Devices reported a $3.97 million loss for H1 2026, up 11% year-on-year, driven by increased share-based payments and expanded clinical activities. The company secured a $3 million government grant to advance stroke diagnosis in regional Australia.

Greenvale Energy reports steady progress in its Alpha Torbanite Project’s Test Program 7, achieving high conversion rates and improved process efficiencies in bulk sample production.

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.

Finder Energy is accelerating development of its KTJ oil project in Timor-Leste, securing key infrastructure and funding partnerships to target first oil by the end of 2027. The company’s strategic moves include acquiring the Petrojarl I FPSO and a farmin agreement covering half the development costs.

Liberty Financial Group has reported a robust 12% increase in underlying NPATA to $82.3 million for the half year ending December 2025, supported by record loan originations and a strong balance sheet. The acquisition of Moula is set to accelerate unsecured SME lending, while cost efficiencies and moderating credit risk underpin improved financial metrics.

Cash Converters International Limited reported an 8% rise in half-year revenue to $206.7 million, driven by franchise acquisitions and a shift in lending strategy. Despite a 17% dip in net profit due to one-off costs, the company declared a fully franked interim dividend and reinstated its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Chorus Limited has reported a strong half-year performance driven by fibre broadband growth, operational efficiencies, and a return to profitability, while launching initiatives to boost digital inclusion.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a robust 64.7% increase in net profit after tax to $1.04 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong commercial lending growth and operational efficiencies. The company also expanded its committed lending capacity to over $355 million while maintaining a stable dividend.

London City Equities Limited reported a 38% revenue increase and a $5.6 million capital gain from asset sales, while boosting liquidity to nearly 60% of its portfolio and raising dividends amid a cautious investment outlook.

Cobram Estate Olives reported a widened half-year loss driven by higher oil costs and operating expenses, while progressing its US growth strategy with a major California acquisition.