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Morphic Ethical Equities Fund Limited delivered a 1.34% rise in net profit to $7.32 million for FY26, outpacing its benchmark with a 29.11% portfolio return and announcing a fully franked 1.4 cent dividend alongside plans for a substantial share buyback.

Cryosite Limited delivered robust FY26 results with revenue up 18% to $16.7 million and net profit rising 19%, underpinned by a strategic warehouse acquisition that doubled storage capacity and a cool room expansion.

After more than 11 years at the helm, Stewart Tully steps down as CEO of Alliance Aviation, handing leadership to Steven Greenway from October 2026. The transition aligns with Alliance's strategic realignment following a revised wet lease deal with Qantas.

Zenith Minerals and Forrestania Resources have amended their takeover implementation deed, updating key terms including offer conditions, board changes, and break fees as Forrestania pursues control.

Forrestania Resources and Zenith Minerals have formalised an amended takeover implementation deed, setting out detailed terms for Forrestania's bid including offer ratios, board changes, and break fees.

Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) has delivered a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its North Stanmore rare earth project, confirming a 47 Mt Probable Ore Reserve and strong economics underpinned by low capital intensity and a high-grade mineral resource.

Ignite Limited reported an 18.8% drop in revenue to $73.2 million and a 29.4% fall in statutory profit to $0.87 million for FY2026, while maintaining a 13% gross margin and declaring a fully franked final dividend.

Indiana Resources announces the resignation of CEO Matthew Bowles effective November 2026, while exploration at the Gawler Craton Project continues under stable leadership. Executive Chair Bronwyn Barnes remains focused on arbitration proceedings tied to Tanzanian shareholder disputes.

Brazilian Rare Earths (ASX: BRE) has unveiled a scoping study for its Monte Alto and Camaçari project in Bahia, Brazil, showcasing ultra-high grades and robust economics with a post-tax NPV8 of US$6 billion and a rapid 1.1-year payback.

Adrad Holdings delivered a 15% rise in net profit after tax for FY26, driven by operational efficiency and growth in engineered heat transfer solutions, alongside a 15% dividend increase.

EQT Holdings has received a nonbinding takeover proposal from TPG Global valuing the company at A$24.55 per share. The offer hinges on multiple conditions including due diligence, regulatory approvals, and board endorsement.

Pro Medicus delivered a robust FY26 with 28% underlying revenue growth, a surge in new contract wins worth $407 million, and a 25% increase in fully franked dividends, underpinned by strong AI product development and rapid implementations.

WAM Leaders Limited (ASX:WLE) delivered a stellar FY2026 with net profit after tax soaring 153.5% to AUD 161.8 million, driven by a 14% investment portfolio gain that outpaced the ASX 200 by 7.9%. The company declared a fully franked full year dividend of 9.6 cents per share, maintaining a strong yield amid ongoing capital raising.

Munro Partners has agreed to buy GSFM Pty Limited, the parent company of GSFM Responsible Entity Services, which manages three Munro-branded ETFs. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, with potential shifts in board composition but no disruption to fund management.

Adherium has tapped its major shareholder, Trudell Medical, for a further AUD 1 million unsecured loan to bolster working capital, adding to a recent USD 1.65 million facility.

Regal Partners Global Investments (ASX:RG1) reversed last year's losses with a $141.6 million net profit, driven by strong returns in semiconductors, gold, and European banks. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 5.0 cents per share and continued its on-market share buy-back program.

Aspen Group delivered a robust FY26 with 27% profit growth and an 11 cents distribution, underpinned by rental portfolio expansion and a 71% surge in development profit. The company also upgraded its FY27 guidance, supported by fresh development approvals and strategic acquisitions.

SKS Technologies has delivered a third consecutive year of record growth, lifting FY26 revenue to $348 million and net profit by 93%, driven by a surge in data centre projects and strategic acquisitions.

BHP Group Limited posted robust FY2026 results with a 15% revenue increase, record copper production contributing over half of underlying EBITDA, and a total fully franked dividend of 172 US cents per share. The company advances growth projects, including the Jansen potash mine, while managing legacy Samarco liabilities and pursuing climate targets.

Whitefield Industrials (ASX:WHF) has transitioned to quarterly dividend payments, declaring fully franked dividends for June 2026 that imply a 6.4% annual yield on its recent share price.

EML Payments reported a 6% revenue decline and an 18% drop in underlying EBITDA for FY26, completing a major restructuring and advancing its Arlo technology platform. The company projects FY27 EBITDA between $50 million and $54 million, with a strong new program pipeline and strategic investments underpinning growth.

Yugo Metals continues to hit significant gold grades in its maiden drilling at the Erak Prospect, with mineralisation open in multiple directions and further drilling underway.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is embarking on a three-year, $70 million program to fix significant non-financial risk management weaknesses flagged by APRA, while reporting a $375 million statutory profit for FY26 impacted by rectification provisions and legal penalties.

Cogstate Ltd (ASX:CGS) posted a 15.9% rise in profit before tax to US$16.1 million for FY26, driven by a 116% surge in clinical trial sales contracts to $89 million and a 15% revenue increase. The company doubled its final dividend to A$0.04 per share, supported by a strong $118.5 million contracted revenue backlog.