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NobleOak Life Limited boosted its Embedded Value by 9% to $2.34 per share as of December 2025, driven by strong premium growth and market share gains. The insurer exceeded its FY26 in-force premium guidance with a 16% increase to $538 million.

Vita Life Sciences projects a slight increase in H1 2026 sales and stable pre-tax profits, supported by strong markets in Australia and Malaysia/Singapore but offset by regulatory headwinds in China.

2 Cheap Cars Group held its ground in a challenging FY26, delivering a net profit after tax of $3.2 million amid rising carbon costs and softer vehicle sales, supported by a robust second-half recovery and record finance penetration.

Comet Ridge has revised its acquisition deal for Santos’ stake in the Mahalo Gas Project, cutting upfront cash and extending deadlines to navigate new government gas reservation policy uncertainty.

Webjet Group reported a 1% revenue rise to $136.4 million for FY26 but saw underlying EBITDA drop 20% to $28.1 million due to increased investment and softer trading. The company completed its Locomote acquisition, announced a fully franked 4 cents per share dividend, and revealed CEO Katrina Barry’s resignation.

Dataworks has officially launched BetGuard, iGaming Ontario's Centralised Self-Exclusion tool, alongside a dedicated Contact Centre, marking its expansion into a second regulated jurisdiction for responsible gambling technology.

EDU Holdings delivered a transformational FY25 with nearly doubled revenue and a debt-free balance sheet, driven by strong growth in its higher education arm Ikon. The company started FY26 on a solid footing despite regulatory headwinds.

Sequoia Financial Group has agreed with ASIC to withdraw a previously lodged Revocation Deed, signaling a regulatory shift that investors will want to watch closely.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a 10% drop in H1 FY26 revenue, offset by a 71% improvement in EBITDA, while navigating ongoing licence suspensions and a critical refinancing process.

Platformo Ltd reported a modest 5% revenue increase in 2025 driven by its Malaysian subsidiary Biztrak, but faced a higher net loss due to regulatory delays and increased corporate advisory costs.

PointsBet Holdings Limited reports a 4% revenue increase in H1 FY26 following MIXI’s acquisition of a controlling stake, with contrasting performances in Australia and Canada shaping the group’s outlook.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group has cut its net loss by 40% in the half-year to December 2025, driven by a remarkable 431% revenue jump in its nutritional powders segment amid expanding Chinese distribution.