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Locality Planning Energy (ASX:LPE) reversed losses to post a $2.31 million statutory profit in FY2026, driven by strategic acquisitions, improved earnings, and a strengthened balance sheet.

Kip McGrath Education Centres reversed prior losses with a $2.5 million profit in FY26 despite a 4.3% revenue dip driven by franchise consolidation and foreign exchange headwinds. The company declared a special dividend and faces an unsolicited $0.73 per share takeover offer.

Ashley Services Group delivered a standout FY26 with revenue up 16.7% to $602.2 million and net profit after tax surging 189.5% to $6.29 million, supported by margin gains across key sectors and a strategic acquisition.

New Zealand Rural Land Company posted a 36% rise in net profit for the first half of 2026 but suspended full-year guidance due to the liquidation of a key tenant, Kiwi Crunch Farms, which represents nearly 6% of rental income.

Atturra Limited’s FY26 results reveal a sharp net loss driven by a $22.8 million goodwill impairment, overshadowing a 17% revenue increase to $351.8 million. The company is banking on AI and strategic acquisitions to fuel a turnaround in FY27.

Steel & Tube Holdings reported a 13.9% revenue rise and a 376% jump in normalised EBITDA for FY26, despite a statutory net loss of NZD 61.2 million driven by significant asset impairments and ongoing market challenges.

Scentre Group reported a 24.6% jump in half-year profit to $974.5 million despite an 8.3% dip in revenue, driven by strategic sales and robust leasing activity. The group upgraded its full-year FFO and distribution guidance, highlighting a confident outlook.

Scentre Group’s half-year profit jumped 24.6% to $974.5 million despite a revenue dip, driven by strong property valuations and operational growth. The group raised full-year earnings and distribution forecasts while advancing key redevelopment projects and strategic land initiatives.

Austin Engineering's FY26 results reveal a 12.7% revenue drop and a 53.7% EBITDA decline, driven by operational setbacks in the Americas and a loss-making Chile contract. Improved cash flow and safety metrics offer a silver lining as the company embarks on a reset for FY27.

MOVE Logistics Group has completed its strategic Reset phase, reporting a return to positive normalised earnings and improved cashflow in FY26, despite ongoing challenges in its warehousing division.

Austin Engineering has refinanced $43.9 million of banking facilities with HSBC, simplifying its debt structure and extending its funding platform through to November 2029 to support growth and working capital needs.

Property for Industry Limited (NZX: PFI) reported a resilient FY26, delivering a 14% rise in adjusted funds from operations per share and a 10.5% dividend increase, backed by strong portfolio occupancy and progress in green developments.