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Viva Leisure posted a 12.2% revenue increase to $237.1 million and a 144.5% jump in net profit after tax for FY2026, declaring its first fully franked dividend and launching Meridium Global as a standalone payments and technology business.

Temple & Webster defied a tough consumer backdrop to post record FY26 revenue of A$665 million and is targeting a substantial 50-80% EBITDA increase in FY27 under new CEO Susie Sugden.

EBOS Group posted a solid FY26, growing revenue nearly 10% to $13.5 billion and underlying EBITDA 5% to $614 million, while completing a major distribution centre renewal program. The company maintains its final dividend and sets a confident growth outlook for FY27.

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.

Scott Technology has locked in NZ$20 million worth of new Materials Handling & Logistics contracts across North America and Europe, reinforcing its Destination 2030 growth strategy and building on strong FY26 momentum.

Audinate Group Limited reported a 15% revenue increase driven by its expanding Dante ecosystem and Iris acquisition, but underlying EBITDA losses widened amid restructuring and investment costs.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

Freightways reported a solid FY26 with 13.5% revenue growth to NZD 1.46 billion and a 17.3% rise in net profit, underpinned by strong Australian market gains and operational efficiencies despite economic headwinds.

Motio Limited delivered a robust FY26 with profit before tax rising to $1.622 million, underpinned by record revenue months and a strengthened balance sheet following a capital raise.

IPD Group reported record FY26 results, driven by robust data centre expansion and the Platinum Cables acquisition, delivering earnings above guidance and declaring a higher dividend.

FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC reported a robust half with 7.9% total revenue growth, a 32% jump in EBITDA, and a return to net profit driven by subscription sales and operational efficiencies.