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WhiteHawk Limited has secured strong progress on its U.S. Federal cyber resilience contract, received most of the initial A$356,000 payment, and is negotiating a potential A$2.12 million annual subscription. The company is also implementing a significant operating reset to reduce costs by A$1.24 million annually while expanding U.S. public-sector procurement access.

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.

Sims Limited delivered a striking FY26 turnaround with net profit soaring 1391%, driven by strong metals trading and a booming technology lifecycle services segment, while advancing sustainability and strategic acquisitions.

Fiducian Group posted solid underlying earnings growth in FY2026, boosted by a 7% rise in funds under management, advice and administration, while absorbing a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty that halved statutory profits.

AdNeo Limited secures $1.5 million through a share placement and debt conversion to back operational efficiency, AI platform investment, and potential acquisitions.

SEEK Limited delivered solid operational growth with record dividends in FY2026, yet posted a hefty net loss driven by a $284m impairment on its Chinese associate Zhaopin and a $201m loss from its Growth Fund.

Computershare Limited delivered a solid FY26 with revenue up 4.6% to $3.26 billion and net profit rising 1.9%. The company boosted its final dividend by 35% to AUD 65 cents, supported by strong fee revenue growth and effective interest rate hedging.

REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA) posted a robust FY26 with revenue up 7% to A$1.793 billion and core net profit rising 15% to A$682 million, supported by record audience engagement and strategic AI investments.

Unith Ltd has issued over 222 million securities, raising $1 million via share placement and converting $500,000 of debt to equity, while attaching options await shareholder approval.

Audeara has reached a key milestone as its chip-level AI licensing partnership with Optek enters commercial production, receiving initial purchase orders worth about A$31,000. This validates Audeara’s scalable fee-per-chip licensing model and sets the stage for broader applications in audio and hearing health.

Wilson Asset Management's active portfolio surged 75.5% in FY2026, vastly outperforming benchmarks and underpinning a generous fully franked dividend. The fund's pivot to AI, critical minerals, and small resources sectors underpins a cautiously optimistic outlook amid market volatility.

XPON Technologies delivered a positive unaudited Group EBITDA of $1.1 million for FY26, supported by strategic divestments and a focus on its AI marketing platform Wondaris. The company improved gross margins and maintained strong customer retention despite divesting non-core businesses.