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Santos has reached the production and cash-flow inflection point it promised, posting record third-quarter output and approximately US$1.069 billion in free cash flow from operations. But Pikka’s commissioning interruptions have narrowed full-year guidance just as the company takes on more Papua LNG exposure.

Kina Securities lifted its half-year net profit by 4% to PGK 59.7 million, underpinned by a strong capital injection via Papua New Guinea’s inaugural listed corporate bond and a 13% higher interim dividend in local currency.

Santos Limited edged up production by 3% in Q2 2026, with Barossa hitting 97% of planned output and Pikka phase 1 moving toward plateau. Sales revenue rose 6% to $1.35 billion, while free cash flow impacts from commissioning are expected to reverse in H2.

Kina Securities Limited reported a robust 37% jump in statutory net profit after tax for the half year ended June 2025, driven by solid revenue growth and expanding loan portfolios. The bank also declared a higher interim dividend, reflecting confidence in its financial strength.