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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.

Waterco Limited reported a modest revenue decline but delivered a strong 13% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2025, driven by improved margins and operational efficiencies. The company declared a 7 cent fully franked interim dividend and is advancing its manufacturing footprint in Malaysia.

Academies Australasia Group reported a 21% reduction in net loss for the half year to December 2025, alongside a strategic share buy-back and increased director lending. Despite a 6% revenue dip, EBITDA remained steady, signalling cautious operational resilience.

Close the Loop Limited reported a modest revenue increase for 1H26 but faced significant earnings declines due to operational challenges and strategic divestments. The company is focusing on core businesses and balance sheet strengthening to drive future growth.

Close the Loop Limited reported a significant half-year loss driven by intangible asset impairments, yet underlying operations show promise with packaging sales up 18% and positive adjusted earnings.

Pantoro Gold has announced a significant on-market share buy-back of up to 10% of its shares, leveraging strong cashflow from its Norseman Gold Project to enhance shareholder value while funding growth.

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.

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.

Pharmx Technologies has entered a multi-year strategic alliance with Sigma Healthcare, becoming the preferred EDI provider for Sigma and Chemist Warehouse across Australia and New Zealand, while Sigma takes a significant equity stake.

Perenti Limited reported steady half-year revenue of $1.73 billion with a 10.9% increase in net profit, underpinned by a $300 million Dalgaranga contract and growing drilling services in the US. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend and a CEO transition underway.

WA Kaolin reported $2.7 million in sales for the December quarter, secured a $1.5 million working capital loan, and restructured $20.4 million of debt, while focusing on plant improvements and cost reductions to address negative margins.