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MAAS Group Holdings has delivered a record half-year underlying EBITDA of $115.3 million, driven by strong growth in construction and real estate segments. The company also announced a major $1.7 billion divestment of its Construction Materials portfolio and a strategic $100 million investment in digital infrastructure.

Cuscal Limited reported a robust half-year result for FY26, with profit after tax surging 76% following the strategic acquisition of Indue Limited. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend and upgraded its full-year earnings guidance.

Emerald Resources NL reported a 23% rise in half-year profit to $73.1 million, underpinned by solid gold production at its Okvau Gold Mine and significant progress across its Cambodian and Australian projects.

Vysarn Limited has reported a record first half for FY26 with revenue hitting $66.8 million and NPBT nearly doubling year-on-year to $10 million. The company reaffirms its full-year $20 million NPBT target, supported by strong industrial and advisory segment growth despite timing challenges in technology projects.

Regal Partners Limited reported a near doubling of net profit after tax to $130.5 million for 2025, alongside a 16% rise in funds under management to $20.9 billion. The company declared a fully franked 15 cent dividend and announced a $75 million on-market share buy-back program.

AUB Group Limited has reported a robust first half with underlying net profit after tax rising 14% to AUD 90.4 million, prompting an upgrade to its full-year earnings guidance. The company also announced a new CFO appointment amid mixed divisional performances.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a 130% surge in net profit for HY2026, driven by strong renewable generation and disciplined cost management, while advancing major geothermal and wind projects on schedule.

Vulcan Steel reported an 8.6% revenue increase to NZ$535.4 million for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by its Roofing Industries acquisition and Steel segment growth, despite a 9.7% drop in net profit after tax.

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.

Global Masters Fund Limited reported a half-year net loss despite a modest increase in operating revenue, impacted by currency fluctuations and portfolio underperformance. No dividend was declared as the fund focuses on long-term capital growth.

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.