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Acumentis delivered a sharp improvement in profit and cash generation despite lower revenue, supported by cost control and diversification beyond mortgage valuations. The result comes with a governance complication: a Section 249D requisition seeking to replace the chairman and managing director.

HiTech Group has secured a $4 million placement to fund working capital after completing its acquisition of selected Hudson assets. The deal creates a larger national recruitment platform, but also leaves the company managing higher payroll demands, new debt and unfinished customer novations.

HiTech Group Australia has completed its acquisition of selected Hudson Global Resources assets, expanding its workforce solutions platform across five Australian jurisdictions. The deal lowers the upfront price but leaves some customer, government panel and contractor novations unfinished during the transition.

Mader Group has initiated a $30 million on-market share buy-back, signalling confidence in its valuation and financial strength while maintaining its growth strategy.

HiTech Group has formalised its acquisition of Hudson Global Resources' Australian assets with a $7 million upfront price, plus up to $3 million in deferred payments tied to future cash flow. Completion is targeted for 11 September 2026, pending final conditions.

AF Legal Group Ltd reported a 30% surge in revenue to $35.9 million and a 354% increase in profit after tax attributable to owners in FY26, driven by strategic investments in technology and management restructuring.

PeopleIN Limited reversed its earnings decline in FY26, driven by a 74.8% surge in its Engineering, Trades and Labour division amid Queensland’s booming infrastructure projects. The company’s sharper portfolio focus and strengthened balance sheet set the stage for further growth.

Ashley Services Group delivered a standout FY26 with revenue up 16.7% to $602.2 million and net profit after tax surging 189.5% to $6.29 million, supported by margin gains across key sectors and a strategic acquisition.

HiTech Group has secured unconditional ACCC clearance for its acquisition of Hudson Global Resources’ Australian assets, removing a major regulatory obstacle ahead of completion.

Veris Limited lifted revenue by 4.9% to $102 million in FY26, driven by digital and advisory growth, but statutory net profit fell 67% amid one-off costs and macroeconomic headwinds.

IPH Limited reported a 16.9% jump in net profit to $80.4 million for FY26, driven by strong Canadian growth and operational discipline, alongside a new CEO appointment and its inaugural sustainability report.

HiTech Group Australia posted a 3.2% revenue decline in FY26 to $65.6 million, with EBITDA down 35%, yet maintains a strong balance sheet and a 4 cent fully franked dividend. The company is progressing its acquisition of Hudson’s Australian operations, aiming to bolster growth and margins in FY27.