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Novatti Group has been served a writ in Malaysia over disputed earn-out payments from its 2022 ATX acquisition, with a claim of approximately AUD 2.67 million. Despite the legal challenge, ATX’s financial performance remains on an upward trajectory.

Cash Converters International Limited has announced the recommencement of its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) effective 20 February 2026, restoring shareholders’ ability to reinvest dividends into additional shares with favourable terms.

Citigroup Global Markets Australia has announced the record and ex-dividend dates for a fully franked dividend on MFG ordinary shares and its linked CitiFirst Self-Funding Instalment MINI, with dividends directed to reduce outstanding loan amounts.

Mesoblast Limited is set to release its half-year financial results and operational update, spotlighting its FDA-approved cell therapy and expanding international partnerships.

Aurora Labs reported a 15% revenue decline and a 12% increase in net loss for H1 2026, yet marked a strategic breakthrough with its first defence propulsion order and a successful $5.5 million capital raise.

Vintage Energy has landed $5 million in South Australian government grants to fund drilling of two new gas wells, aiming to enhance gas supply for local electricity generation.

3D Energi Limited remains suspended from ASX trading after failing to provide a crucial update on its funding status and exploration permit implications, prolonging market uncertainty.

Forrestania Resources has contracted Como Engineers to deliver a fully automated modular gold processing plant for its Lake Johnston facility, marking a key step towards production. The $5.57 million plant will be pre-assembled and hot tested to streamline commissioning.

N1 Holdings Limited reported a robust 64.7% increase in net profit after tax to $1.04 million for the half-year ended December 2025, driven by strong commercial lending growth and operational efficiencies. The company also expanded its committed lending capacity to over $355 million while maintaining a stable dividend.

Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround for the half-year ending December 2025, posting a $6.4 million profit and raising its interim dividend to 7.5 cents per share.

Cadence Capital Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a 508% surge in profit after tax for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a fully franked interim dividend declaration.

Paladin Energy has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with formal environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South uranium project in Saskatchewan, Canada, paving the way for construction licensing.

London City Equities Limited reported a 38% revenue increase and a $5.6 million capital gain from asset sales, while boosting liquidity to nearly 60% of its portfolio and raising dividends amid a cautious investment outlook.

Multistack International Limited posted a surprising $2.26 million net profit for 2025, driven by one-off settlement income, while its core operations continue to falter, prompting plans to exit its current business model.

Imperial Pacific Limited reported a half-year net profit of $148,000 for the six months ending December 2025, supported by strong asset growth and a fully franked 7 cent dividend. The company’s portfolio, including stakes in London City Equities and Excelsior Capital, drove net asset value to record highs despite a dip in profit.

WA Kaolin reported $2.7 million in sales for the December quarter, secured a $1.5 million working capital loan, and restructured $20.4 million of debt, while focusing on plant improvements and cost reductions to address negative margins.

PolyNovo Limited reported a robust 25.2% increase in half-year revenue to A$75 million, driven by strong U.S. sales and product growth, despite a near break-even net profit impacted by a manufacturing slowdown and a fire at its R&D lab.

BSA Limited reported an 84% plunge in revenue for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by lost contracts and reduced volumes, yet managed a $6.3 million profit amid restructuring and cost controls. Significant board changes signal a strategic reset as the company navigates uncertain waters.

Synertec Corporation has won operational technology contracts exceeding $1 million with Sydney Water, marking a significant step in its national expansion within Australia's water infrastructure sector.

Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX:AIH) has reported a robust FY25 performance highlighted by a successful IPO and strong growth across its core segments, setting a confident tone for FY26.

Flynn Gold has initiated its first diamond drilling program in nearly 80 years at the Silver King prospect in Western Tasmania, aiming to test high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation along a historically rich trend. This staged program seeks to validate and extend historical findings with modern exploration techniques.

FortifAI Limited has raised $5 million through a strategic placement led by a major Australian institutional fund manager, reinforcing its balance sheet and accelerating its AI development and commercialisation plans.

Kuniko Limited has raised A$3.75 million in a strongly supported placement to fast-track drilling and resource expansion at its Commonwealth Gold–Silver Project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt. Phase I drilling is underway, with results expected in April 2026.

Contact Energy has issued over 51 million new shares at NZD 8.75 each, representing a 5.17% increase in its ordinary shares, aiming to strengthen its shareholder base through a carefully structured placement.