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Centrepoint Alliance reported a 24% jump in net profit to $6.4 million for FY26, underpinned by a 16% rise in EBITDA and advances in artificial intelligence initiatives. The company declared a steady fully franked dividend of 1.75 cents per share and expanded its salaried advice business through acquisitions.

Beforepay Group reported a 57% jump in cash NPAT to $15.7 million for FY26, driven by strong advances growth and scaling of its Personal Loans product. The company also secured a $100 million credit facility to fuel further expansion.

Australian Ethical Investment Ltd posted record FY26 results with a 29% rise in net profit after tax and funds under management reaching $14.5 billion, driven by strong superannuation inflows and growth in private markets.

AUB Group delivered a robust FY26 with 12.2% underlying NPAT growth to $224.6 million, driven by strong international and domestic performances, and completed its strategic UK Prestige acquisition. The company declared a fully franked 71-cent final dividend and provided positive FY27 profit guidance.

Acumentis Group Limited (ASX: ACU) has dismissed speculation of undisclosed information behind recent share price and volume surges, pointing instead to its recently reported FY26 financial results showing significant profit growth and a doubled dividend.

The Australian Wealth Advisors Group (ASX:WAG) reported a modest 0.7% rise in profit before tax to $937,632 for FY2026, driven by growth in funds under management and strategic Equity Partnership Scheme investments, alongside a key divestment and board appointment.

Katana Capital Limited lifted its net profit by 43% to $3.8 million for FY2026, underpinned by a 4% revenue rise and solid investment income gains. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 0.5 cents per share and continued its share buyback program.

WAM Income Maximiser has completed a $172.4 million capital raise, expanding its assets by more than half to around $500 million within 18 months of listing, while maintaining a strong fully franked dividend yield.

WT Financial Group (ASX: WTL) delivered its sixth consecutive year of growth in FY2026, with net profit before tax up 19% to $6.55 million and a fully franked final dividend declared at 0.75 cents per share. The company also completed a strategic disposal of its B2C subsidiaries, advancing its Hubco investment model.

WAM Research’s FY2026 investment portfolio dropped 18%, dragging the company to a $28 million net loss. Despite underperformance, the LIC sustains its 10 cents per share dividend, backed by strong reserves and franking credits.

Flagship Investments has initiated an on-market buyback program for up to $5 million of its FSIGA convertible notes, responding to noteholder demand for earlier repayment ahead of the October 2026 maturity.

Keybridge Capital has finally lodged its audited FY2025 Annual Report amid a two-year ASX suspension, with the company set to be delisted on 24 August 2026 due to ongoing financial and compliance concerns.