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HITIQ Limited reported a $2.9 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, while making significant strides in international market expansion and strategic partnerships. The company’s capital raising efforts aim to support its transition from technology validation to commercial execution.

Stealth Group Holdings has delivered record half-year results for 1H26, boosted by its strategic acquisition of Hardware & Building Traders and a strengthened balance sheet. The company is now targeting over $500 million in sales by FY28, signalling ambitious growth in Australia's fragmented hardware and industrial distribution market.

Tabcorp Holdings reported a modest 1% revenue increase for the half year ending December 2025, while adjusted net profit after tax jumped 61.5%, prompting a 50% rise in the interim dividend.

MyEco Group has reported a 38% improvement in profit before tax and a 51% rise in normalised EBITDA for the first half of FY26, driven by operational restructuring and targeted sales growth. The company’s refreshed leadership team and strategic priorities set the stage for further expansion in sustainable packaging markets.

Meridian Energy has reported a robust turnaround with a NZD 227 million net profit after tax for the first half of 2026, driven by record wind generation and strong hydro inflows. The company also raised its interim dividend and advanced multiple renewable projects.

Bapcor Limited has postponed its half-year financial results release to no later than 27 February 2026 and is seeking an extension of its trading suspension, hinting at a potential capital raising.

Firebrick Pharma reports a reduced half-year loss of $1.26 million while launching its Nasodine Throat Spray in Singapore and Fiji, with regulatory approval pending in the Philippines.

Scentre Group reported robust 2025 results with a 4.9% rise in Funds From Operations and record customer visitation, while progressing key sustainability and growth initiatives.

Scentre Group has reported a robust 2025 financial year with Funds From Operations rising 4.9% and distributions up 3.4%, underpinned by record occupancy and strong customer engagement. The Group also advanced its sustainability agenda, exceeding interim net zero targets and progressing major redevelopment projects.

Viva Energy Group Limited reported a significant net loss for 2025, driven by retail asset impairments, yet underlying profits and strategic investments signal resilience and a clear path forward.

Abacus Group has reported a strong turnaround with a $47.6 million net profit for the half-year to December 2025, maintaining steady funds from operations and declaring a consistent interim distribution. The group is also exploring internalising management of its key joint venture, Abacus Storage King.

Tyro Payments Limited reported a solid 5% increase in gross profit and a 72% surge in statutory profit before tax for H1 FY26, underpinned by growth in core payment volumes and banking activities. The company also expanded its fintech footprint with the acquisition of AI-powered platform Thriday.