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Delegat Group delivered record operating earnings and cash flow in FY26, but reported profit fell after a NZ$8.7 million impairment and other fair-value adjustments. The NZX-listed wine company is forecasting higher case sales and operating NPAT of NZ$62 million to NZ$66 million for FY27.

Northern Star has unanimously rejected Gold Fields' unsolicited takeover proposal, saying its mixed cash-and-scrip offer undervalued the company and arrived ahead of important operational milestones. The implied value of the proposal has since fallen from A$27.00 to A$25.19 per Northern Star share.

Ardea Resources enters FY2027 with its flagship Goongarrie Hub still short of a completed definitive feasibility study, even as Japanese partners and governments deepen their support. The company reported a A$24.6 million consolidated loss, while future funding arrangements beyond the current DFS program remain unresolved.

Synlait’s operational recovery gathered pace in the second half, but the NZX-listed dairy processor still reported a NZ$75.4 million FY26 loss and negative operating cash flow. KPMG flagged a material uncertainty over going concern as the company prepares to refinance facilities due in 2027.

Australian Vanadium reported progress across its mine, electrolyte and battery businesses, but auditors highlighted material uncertainty over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The group held $17.9 million in cash at 30 June, yet expects to need additional funding within 12 months.

Global X Australian Bank Credit ETF more than doubled its net assets to $184 million in the year to 30 June 2026, while profit rose to $6.9 million. The audited report also shows a larger exposure to BBB-rated debt and a sharp increase in distributions payable.

Victory Metals has set out a 20-year development case for North Stanmore, backed by a 47 million tonne Probable Ore Reserve and a pre-tax NPV8 of A$1.76 billion. The project remains pre-feasibility stage, while the company ended FY2026 with A$11.18 million in cash and no operating revenue.

Ziller Global Fund Active ETF reported a $1.77 million comprehensive loss for the year ended 30 June 2026, despite net assets rising to $10.9 million. The fund’s ASX debut, $10.2 million of applications and enlarged distribution came alongside a sharp investment loss.

Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure ETF (ASX:AINF) reported a $25.291 million profit for its first full financial year, driven overwhelmingly by investment gains. Net assets climbed to $169.603 million after almost $147.2 million of new unit applications, while the fund paid a 61.64 cents per unit distribution.

Bremworth has restored internal yarn production, cut costs and improved its inventory profile, but FY26 still ended with an NZ$11.4 million loss. The company now enters FY27 under new ownership and board dynamics, with positive operating cash flow still to be achieved.

Energy Action Limited (ASX:EAX) expanded its contracted forward revenue and cash pipeline in FY2026, but the growth was not yet visible in earnings. Revenue was broadly flat while net profit fell 78% and EBITDA declined 27%.

Beam Communications has returned $13.3 million to shareholders after completing the ZOLEO divestment, while its continuing operations moved back into profitability. The turnaround comes with a sharp revenue decline and management warning that FY27 revenue and profit will be lower than FY26.