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Steadfast Group delivered double-digit underlying EBITA growth in FY26 alongside a recommended $6 per share acquisition offer, reflecting a premium of nearly 52%. The insurer broker network continues to expand, supported by technology upgrades and international acquisitions.

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX: INA) reported an 18% rise in FY26 EBIT to $193.4 million, beating guidance, while underlying EPS grew 16% to 35.8 cents. The group also extended its land lease development pipeline to 8,800 sites, underpinning future growth.

CVC Limited posted a net profit after tax of $7.7 million for FY2026, underpinned by a $37.8 million profit from the Laverton sale and a $13.3 million impairment from the Liverpool project. The company paid a special dividend and restructured leadership amid ongoing capital management efforts.

Brisbane Broncos Limited reported a 33% jump in half-year profit before tax to $11.57 million, fuelled by higher crowds, membership, and merchandise sales despite a slight dip in ARLC funding.

Embelton Limited has reported a solid 20.4% increase in revenue and a 34.7% jump in profit after tax for FY2026, underpinned by a strategic pivot away from residential construction towards infrastructure and social sectors. The company held its dividend steady amid improving cash flow and reduced borrowings.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed enrolment in its pivotal HEALEY ALS Platform Trial ahead of schedule, secured critical manufacturing and funding agreements, and reduced its net loss for FY2026 while preparing for topline results in late Q2 2027.

Loyal Metals Limited’s acquisition by PT Bumi Resources TBK has reached a key milestone with court approval now official, triggering suspension of Loyal shares on the ASX and setting the stage for scheme consideration payments in early September.

North Stawell Minerals (ASX:NSM) sharpens its focus on replicating the multi-million ounce Stawell Gold Mine, unveiling an 87,300-ounce Wildwood resource and a pipeline of high-grade targets along the Darlington-Caledonia trend in Victoria.

AIX has acquired an 8% holding in AI powerhouse Databricks during its US$5 billion funding round, marking a significant expansion in the trust’s AI-focused portfolio.

humm Group reports a 60% drop in FY26 net profit after tax to $15.7 million, weighed down by irregular legal expenses and credit impairments, while declaring a final dividend and completing major board renewal.

Abacus Group (ASX:ABG) posted a statutory net loss of $74.5 million for FY26, driven by a $122.1 million accounting hit from reclassifying its Storage King stake following management internalisation, while Funds from Operations dipped slightly and distributions were held steady.

WAM Income Maximiser has secured $172.4 million through a multi-part capital raise, increasing its assets by more than half and maintaining a strong fully franked dividend yield.

Aurizon launches a $250 million on-market share buy-back starting September 2026, signalling confidence in its financial outlook and disciplined capital management following a strong FY2026 performance.

Far East Gold’s independent scoping study for the Idenburg Gold Project spotlights a substantial high-grade inferred resource at Sua, underpinning a clear development pathway and a planned drilling campaign to boost confidence and advance feasibility.

Waratah Minerals has pushed the boundaries of its Consols Gold Zone in New South Wales, revealing a fresh shallow high-grade gold zone alongside substantial deeper mineralisation. Meanwhile, drilling at the Spur Project continues to expand the mineralised footprint northwards.

Aureka Limited has reported new high-grade gold intercepts extending mineralisation southwards at its St Arnaud Comstock project, reinforcing plans for near-term production using nearby milling capacity.

Peet Limited delivered a record FY26 with net profit after tax soaring 77% to $103.4 million, driven by robust sales and a 39% jump in contracts on hand. The company boosted dividends by 68%, reflecting confidence in its diverse masterplanned communities pipeline.

International Graphite is advancing Australia’s first commercial graphite micronising plant at Collie, targeting commissioning by mid-2027. The facility promises a diverse range of superfine graphite products and potential annual EBITDA up to AUD 14.2 million based on current market conditions.

St George Mining has formally begun environmental permitting for its Araxá Project in Brazil, submitting key assessments to Minas Gerais regulators as it moves toward developing a rare earths and niobium mine.

Gold Hydrogen’s Ramsay 2 flow test has validated a laterally extensive helium-bearing Kulpara Dolomite reservoir with up to 20% helium purity, reinforcing the project’s commercial potential and advancing resource certification efforts.

Zeotech Limited’s zeoteCH4® technology slashed methane emissions by an average 92% in a six-month landfill trial at North Burnett Regional Council, confirming its promise as a practical methane mitigation solution under real-world conditions.

Anax Metals has lifted the Mons Cupri Mineral Resource by nearly a quarter, underpinning its push towards a Final Investment Decision later this year.

Horizon Gold has unveiled significant gold intercepts from recent RC drilling at its Gum Creek Project, notably confirming an 800-metre southern extension at the Howards prospect alongside promising results at Heron South and Melbourne Bitter, underpinning potential resource growth ahead of planned updates.

Integral Diagnostics (ASX: IDX) delivered a robust FY26 with 26% revenue growth to $788.6 million, a 677% surge in profit after tax to $22 million, and a 50% hike in its final dividend to 6 cents per share.