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HMC Capital reported a statutory loss of $111.6 million for FY26 amid significant fair value losses, yet delivered operating earnings close to guidance and maintained its dividend. The group’s strategic partnerships and capital recycling position it for a 16% rise in underlying earnings in FY27.

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) reported a 71% jump in net profit to $15.2 million for FY2026, driven by strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions including the completion of Oracle Group. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 3 cents, lifting total dividends to 5 cents per share.

Centrepoint Alliance has acquired a 51% controlling interest in SEQ Advice Group, targeting an initial $0.6 million EBITDA boost and a path to $1.9 million by FY31 through increased ownership.

London City Equities delivered a remarkable 1460% jump in profit after tax for FY2026, driven by key asset sales and liquidation gains, while maintaining a cautious investment stance and confirming a steady dividend payout.

Wisr Limited has reported its inaugural full-year Cash NPAT profit of $1.0 million for FY26, driven by a 65% surge in loan originations and a 32% expansion in its loan book, surpassing $1 billion for the first time.

Complii FinTech Solutions expanded into institutional markets with a major contract, raised $2 million via convertible notes, and facilitated $22.48 billion capital raising on its platform in FY26.

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.

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.

The Takeovers Panel has opted not to pursue proceedings over allegations of undisclosed share ownership and associations in GWR Group, referring unresolved concerns to ASIC for further scrutiny.

Underwood Capital Limited (ASX:UWC) posted a 21% drop in profit after tax to $0.193 million for FY26, weighed down by a $1.8 million loss on its Weed Me stake despite gains in listed securities. The company’s net tangible assets held steady at $19.3 million, supported by ongoing share buybacks amid persistent share price discounts.

Tyro Payments delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax up 40%, driven by growth in payments and banking, alongside strategic expansion via the Thriday acquisition and new CEO Nigel Lee’s leadership.

MyState Limited posted a 58% rise in statutory net profit after tax to $56.2 million for FY26, boosted by integration progress and strong portfolio growth. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 12.5 cents per share, marking a 3-cent increase for the year.