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HMC Capital delivered FY26 operating earnings in line with guidance while statutory results swung to a $111.6 million loss. The alternative asset manager is targeting at least 35 cents of underlying earnings per share and a 15 cents dividend in FY27.

LGI Limited (ASX:LGI) is buying two operating Queensland solar farms for $22 million, adding 42MW of export capacity at a price below the company’s stated greenfield replacement cost. The transaction lifts LGI’s targeted medium-term renewable and dispatchable capacity pipeline beyond 120MW, although the projected earnings contribution depends on electricity prices, synergies and software integration.

1414 Degrees reported a wider FY2026 loss, falling cash reserves and a material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company is nevertheless pressing ahead with SiNTL battery commercialisation, a proposed 1 GW data centre precinct and full ownership of Aurora.

Meridian Energy’s generation rose 21.1% year on year in August as strong hydro and wind conditions pushed national storage to 155% of historical average. But average generation prices fell 62.3%, highlighting the tension between abundant supply and weaker market pricing.

GenusPlus has secured an approximately $160 million contract to deliver balance-of-plant works for a 400 MW / 1.86 GWh battery project at Wodonga, Victoria. Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2028, although the announcement also refers to delivery over the next 18 months.

Vulcan Energy has unveiled a Preliminary Feasibility Study for Project Ludwig, its second lithium and geothermal phase in Germany, projecting stronger economics and a repeatable growth model.

1414 Degrees has acquired full ownership of the Aurora Energy Precinct, consolidating control to drive development of renewable energy infrastructure and a 1 GW AI data centre project.

Frontier Energy has executed all major fixed-price contracts for Stage One of its Waroona Renewable Energy Project, securing tier-one suppliers and unconditional grid connection to de-risk delivery of its 132MW solar and 81.5MW battery facility.

GenusPlus Group has received the green light from TasNetworks to start the $750 million construction phase of the North West Transmission Developments Stage 1, with completion targeted for 2029.

Genesis Energy posted a robust FY26 with Normalised EBITDAF up 11% to $522m, driven by margin growth and strategic investments in renewables and battery storage. A $400m equity raise bolstered its balance sheet as it accelerates New Zealand’s energy transition.

HMC Capital reported a statutory loss of $111.6 million for FY26 amid significant fair value losses, yet delivered operating earnings close to guidance and maintained its dividend. The group’s strategic partnerships and capital recycling position it for a 16% rise in underlying earnings in FY27.

Duratec Limited (ASX:DUR) reported a 4.1% rise in net profit after tax to $23.8 million for FY26 on stable revenue, underpinned by a record $650.8 million order book and multiple strategic acquisitions expanding its service portfolio.