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Novatti has reported a statutory profit and positive EBITDA for FY26 after cutting low-margin revenue and concentrating on Payments AU/NZ. The turnaround is substantial, but an auditor-flagged going-concern uncertainty, upcoming debt maturities and negative operating cash flow leave the recovery unfinished.

Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) delivered record FY26 revenue, a sharp lift in profit and $6.0 million of free cash flow as its avionics business outpaced contract manufacturing. The balance sheet is now free of bank debt, but the next leg of the story still depends on FAA approvals and converting CVM technology into commercial revenue.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has posted a $17.7 million net profit for FY26, reversing a prior $348.5 million loss, supported by UK client settlements, new debt facilities, and a governance uplift program.

Alliance Aviation Services has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $40 million equity raising, offering shareholders new shares at $0.70 each to reinforce its balance sheet and support ongoing turnaround efforts.

FlexiRoam Limited (ASX:FRX) reported a statutory net profit after tax of $0.7 million for FY26, reversing a $2.0 million loss in FY25, driven by a pivot to higher-quality recurring revenue and operational discipline.

Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX:VGN) posted a 13.4% rise in underlying EBIT to $753 million for FY26, declaring a fully franked dividend of 7.6 cents per share, its first since relisting. The airline’s transformation program, fleet renewal, and operational resilience underpin its improved financial and customer metrics.

Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel prices and multi-year engine issues despite revenue growth and operational gains.

Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss after tax for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict and persistent engine issues. The airline unveiled a new strategy aiming for operational resilience and targeted growth amid ongoing cost pressures.

Webjet Group navigated a challenging FY26 with flat OTA revenue and strong EBITDA margins, while its Cars & Motorhomes segment began turning around. The company withheld FY27 earnings guidance, citing ongoing macro uncertainty but noted improved recent trading.

Alliance Aviation Services has completed the institutional portion of its $40 million equity raise, securing $33 million to support its turnaround and debt reduction efforts. The retail entitlement offer opens in early September.

Alliance Aviation Services posted a statutory loss of $90.9 million in FY2026, driven by a $164.8 million impairment on its Fokker fleet, while underlying profit remained within guidance. The company is realigning around core FIFO operations, fleet renewal, and cost discipline, supported by a $40 million equity raise and revised Qantas wet lease terms.

L1 Long Short Fund Limited (ASX:LSF) posted a standout FY26 with a 45.4% net portfolio return, driving a 538% jump in net profit after tax to $635 million and a 22% CAGR in dividends since IPO. The fund also released its inaugural climate-related disclosures, affirming resilience amid evolving risks.