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Star Combo Pharma has completed a manufacturing expansion that doubles production capacity, but FY2026 revenue fell 15% and profit before tax dropped to $528,472. The company remains cash-backed and dividend-paying, while its next test is converting spare capacity into stronger OEM and Own Brands growth.

Janus Electric has secured A$11 million in Commonwealth Bank facilities to fund working capital, equipment and production expansion as it prepares to deliver its 118-truck North American order book. The first US conversions are scheduled for 2Q FY2, subject to applicable conditions.

Supply Network is targeting around $50 million of additional revenue in FY2027 after delivering 15.5% sales growth and expanding its Multispares network across Australia and New Zealand. The next phase includes a planned $9 million Penrith branch and further capacity upgrades, although the company has not quantified the earnings return from that investment.

Kinatico has started FY27 with SaaS revenue up 17.8% and cash 21.8% higher, while its expanded compliance platform moves into production with Civeo and new customers. The company is also pursuing an exclusive childcare partnership with OWNA, but the commercial terms remain undisclosed.

AML3D has carried $16.8 million of orders into FY27, with its US defence expansion driving a sales pipeline above $80 million. Customer receipts rose 19% in the September quarter, while the company retained $24.42 million in cash to fund capacity expansion.

Steadfast Group’s proposed takeover has cleared a key procedural hurdle, with the Supreme Court of New South Wales approving the shareholder meeting and distribution of the Scheme Booklet. An independent expert says the deal is in shareholders’ best interests in the absence of a superior proposal.

Gold Hydrogen has secured up to $2 million against its verified FY2026 R&D claim and can seek a further $4 million against FY2027 expenditure. The funding gives the explorer near-term support for well-testing analysis and commercialisation studies, but carries a 16.5% annual interest rate and security over its R&D claims.

Orpheus Uranium has begun maiden drilling at its Frome Project while expanding its Marree landholding and raising $4.25 million to fund exploration. The quarter ended with $7.45 million in cash and liquid investments, but the company is still awaiting results and several transaction milestones.

Crimson Consulting Australia has declared its A$0.75-a-share cash offer for Kip McGrath Education Centres final, while extending the bid to 4 November and accelerating payment for accepting shareholders. The bidder now has an 82.07% relevant interest in Kip McGrath.

Element 25 has moved its Butcherbird expansion further into delivery, combining early site works with a binding manganese offtake and a potential AU$50 million project finance package. The project still needs financial close, approvals and major construction contracts before the plan becomes an operating mine.

Objective Corporation delivered 9% revenue growth and a 5% lift in net profit for FY2026, but the loss of a long-running Defence agreement and a separate NHVR contract will pressure recurring revenue in the year ahead. Management expects adjusted EBITDA of at least $40 million in FY2027 as it keeps investing in AI, sales capacity and potential acquisitions.

MaxiPARTS has delivered a sharp lift in first-quarter operating profit despite modest revenue growth, while its newly acquired Air Brake Systems business is set to contribute for most of FY27. The company has reiterated expectations for further earnings improvement and increased capital returns.