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Microequities Asset Management Group saw a 20.1% drop in profit after tax for FY26, hit by sharp valuation falls in tech-heavy portfolios amid AI fears, despite a 1.5% revenue rise and a strong balance sheet.

Bailador Technology Investments (ASX:BTI) posted a 64% drop in net profit to $6.9 million for FY26, amid a 55% fall in gains on financial assets. Despite this, the fund declared a fully franked 3.5 cent dividend and highlighted strong AI adoption and growth across its private tech portfolio.

CAR Group Limited reported a 14% increase in net profit after tax to AUD 332.4 million for FY26, driven by strong revenue growth and AI innovation across its global vehicle marketplaces.

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) has secured two significant defence contracts in the Middle East worth about A$38 million, marking a strategic expansion in its defence technology footprint.

icetana AI has scored its first commercial wins for Antara Core, an on-premise AI surveillance platform, with prepaid contracts worth $617,000 from Millennium Services Group. The deal also debuts its floor hazard detection technology in major Australian shopping centres.

Thrive Tribe Technologies (ASX:1TT) has locked in A$4 million through a share placement to accelerate its AI-enabled workforce engagement software, targeting enterprise and defence sectors.

FirstWave Cloud Technology delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with a $1.40m net operating cash inflow and a major two-year licensing agreement with Mexico’s Banobras bank, marking a key milestone in its AI compliance pivot.

WhiteHawk has secured Atturra as its first Australian enterprise partner for the Quixxi Clarity AI platform, aiming to accelerate AI governance adoption across government and enterprise sectors.

FirstWave Cloud Technology has landed a two-year, USD250,000 software subscription contract with Mexico’s state-owned development bank Banobras, marking its first major public sector win and debut via Grupo Salinas’ OmniPrinter channel.

icetana AI has landed a US$176,450 SaaS contract through SoftBank Robotics for Japan Reliance Service Corporation, adding around 10% to its annual recurring revenue and highlighting growing demand for AI security in Japan.

InFocus Group Holdings’ subsidiary Prodigy9 has landed a contract to support a major Thai government social security infrastructure project, marking a strategic foothold in Southeast Asia’s IT modernization efforts.

icetana AI has landed a significant $2.1 million contract renewal and expansion with its largest customer, Middle East retail giant Majid al Futtaim Properties, reinforcing its foothold in large-scale security AI.