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Bremworth has restored internal yarn production, cut costs and improved its inventory profile, but FY26 still ended with an NZ$11.4 million loss. The company now enters FY27 under new ownership and board dynamics, with positive operating cash flow still to be achieved.

Korvest has entered FY27 with record work on hand after completing a new 3,500 square metre Kilburn factory, even as FY26 profit and operating cash flow declined. The ASX-listed manufacturer maintained its 40-cent fully franked final dividend and plans another $4 million capacity investment.

Range International has replaced CEO Russell Kennett with Executive Chairman Richard Jenkins on an interim basis, with Jenkins to spend more time overseeing the company’s Indonesian operations. The restructure is expected to cut costs by up to 50%, although the company has not disclosed a baseline or implementation timetable.

Floorscape Limited has presented Bremworth Limited with a revised full takeover offer at $0.95 per share, surpassing Mangawhai Collective's partial bid. Bremworth's board is weighing shareholder feedback before deciding on the next steps.

AML3D Limited surged to a record $12.5 million revenue in FY26, delivering its first half-year EBITDA profit and locking in a $29 million order book driven by US Defence contracts and UK market entry.

Papyrus Australia has expanded its TBS contract for an additional sample run after mixed trial results and secured a $200,000 unsecured loan with Irwin Biotech, advancing its capital raising efforts with L39 Capital.

Waterco Limited delivered a robust turnaround in FY26 with net profit after tax soaring 61.6% to $15.5 million on modest revenue growth. The company expanded its Swimart franchise, advanced manufacturing insourcing, and boosted dividends to 20 cents per share fully franked.

Magontec Limited has reversed its recent losses with a 63% jump in half-year gross profit to $8.5 million and a net profit after tax of $1.1 million, driven by strong demand in electronic anodes and magnesium alloys.

6K Additive surged to a US$13.3 million half-year revenue, up 73% year-on-year, driven by strong demand in its Powder and Alloy segments. The company is on track to nearly quadruple production capacity by the end of 2026, supported by substantial US government funding and a new EXIM loan facility.

FOS Capital reported a 12% revenue decline and an EBITDA loss of $0.5 million in FY26, impacted by softer market conditions and project delays. However, a $10 million order book and record $130 million pipeline set the stage for a potential turnaround in FY27.

Mader Group Limited has surpassed $1 billion in revenue for the first time, reporting a 15% increase in both revenue and net profit after tax for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. The company continues to expand its global footprint with strong growth in Australia and North America.

Close the Loop Limited posted a 6% revenue increase to $125.6 million for FY26 but recorded a hefty $105.3 million net loss primarily driven by disposals and one-off restructuring costs. The company has refocused on core packaging and resource recovery businesses while slashing debt and setting a $14-16 million EBITDA target for FY27.