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Vitasora has launched its proprietary vCare EMR platform, cutting SaaS costs by over 90% and nearly doubling patient enrolments in April. The company targets cashflow breakeven in H2 2026 as enrolment momentum builds.

Brambles has trimmed its FY26 profit outlook due to US pallet repair capacity issues, impacting earnings by about US$60 million. The company is investing in quality improvements and expanding repair capacity, while announcing a new US$400 million share buy-back reflecting confidence in its cash flow.

Gentrack Group delivered steady revenue with a 12% rise in recurring income but saw EBITDA fall due to project delays and investment. The company announced two acquisitions to bolster AI and energy pricing capabilities alongside a $20 million share buyback plan.

Megaport’s Latitude.sh subsidiary has secured three major AI infrastructure contracts worth USD 183 million, backed by a USD 101 million capital expenditure commitment, reinforcing its role in the global AI compute ecosystem.

Kingfish Limited’s portfolio edged higher in April, buoyed by strong performances from Mercury and Infratil, while a2 Milk and Summerset weighed on returns amid operational and economic headwinds.

Metallium has successfully completed a 12-hour continuous run of its commercial-scale Flash Joule Heating reactor, demonstrating stable operation and exceeding throughput expectations. This milestone reduces scale-up risks ahead of planned multi-reactor deployment at its Texas facility.

FlexiRoam has secured a commercial partnership to embed its AI-powered mobile data platform into all Tune Protect travel insurance Preset Policies, creating a scalable engagement channel for ancillary revenue.

Inghams Group has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to stabilise operations, optimise assets, and grow value, reaffirming FY26 EBITDA guidance between $180 million and $200 million amid ongoing cost pressures.

X2M Connect has teamed up with Mawson Business Advisory to roll out an integrated AI-driven smart community platform featuring private 5G connectivity, targeting Australia's $6.2 billion retirement village market with long-term contracts.

Aquirian Limited has secured $8 million through a strongly supported placement to accelerate growth of its Drillforce business and support a major $48 million contract at the Lord Byron mine.

Fortuna Metals has appointed mineral sands marketing veteran Ian Hind to lead its marketing strategy as it ramps up drilling at the Mkanda and Kampini rutile projects in Malawi, aiming to advance resource definition and commercial viability in 2026.

Smartgroup delivered a robust start to 2026 with double-digit growth in novated leasing orders and a new app rollout, while targeting mid-40s EBITDA margins for 2027 amid supportive EV policies.