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Amaero Ltd reported a remarkable 367% revenue increase to A$7.76 million for H1 FY2026, supported by a $50 million capital raise and exclusive supply agreements with industry leaders. Despite widening losses, the company is accelerating capacity expansion and securing key partnerships in aerospace and defence.

Cochlear Limited reported a modest 1% rise in HY26 sales revenue to $1.176 billion, but underlying net profit fell 9% amid slower-than-expected contract renewals for its new Nucleus Nexa implant system. The company anticipates a stronger second half and maintains full-year guidance at the lower end of its forecast.

Cochlear Limited reported a modest 1% rise in sales but a 9% fall in underlying net profit for the half year ended December 2025, as the rollout of its innovative Nucleus Nexa System faced longer-than-expected regulatory and contract hurdles. The company anticipates a robust second half driven by broader product availability and service growth.

Cochlear Limited posted a modest 1% increase in sales revenue for the half year ending December 2025, while underlying net profit fell 9%, impacted by cloud computing costs and a slower-than-expected Nexa System rollout. The company maintains its dividend and outlines cautious FY26 guidance.

Breville Group Limited has reported a record half-year revenue of AUD 1.1 billion, overcoming US tariff challenges through strategic manufacturing shifts and robust product innovation. The company’s steady profitability and geographic expansion signal a confident growth trajectory.

Connexion Mobility Ltd reported a 7% rise in revenues and a 5% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, while expanding its SaaS footprint and acquiring a strategic stake in Covertrue Group.

Actinogen Medical has received an additional $1.87 million R&D tax incentive rebate, bringing its total FY 2025 rebate to $7.36 million, while its Alzheimer’s phase 2b/3 trial progresses with promising safety results.

Argenica Therapeutics has reported a significant increase in its half-year loss to $3.82 million, driven by reduced revenue and higher research and development expenses. The company continues to invest heavily in its neuroprotective drug candidate ARG-007 amid ongoing clinical trials.

CSL Limited reported a 7% decline in underlying NPATA to US$1.9 billion for the half-year, weighed down by restructuring costs and impairments, yet maintains full-year guidance and expands its share buy-back program.

CSL Limited announces the retirement of CEO Dr Paul McKenzie, with veteran executive Gordon Naylor appointed as interim CEO and Managing Director. The leadership change marks a new chapter for the biotech giant amid ongoing strategic transformation.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a substantial new 750 square kilometre acreage in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, forming a powerful joint venture with Tri-Star and Beach Energy to accelerate exploration and appraisal in 2026.

Osteopore Limited has successfully raised the entire $5 million from the first tranche of its $20 million convertible notes issuance, securing funds to support ongoing operations and future growth.