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Lark Distilling Co. Ltd grew net sales by 15% in FY26, driven by whisky and international expansion, but posted a $40 million loss after goodwill and inventory impairments.

Amotiv Limited (ASX: AOV) delivered a solid FY26 with a $75.1 million net profit, reversing last year’s loss, underpinned by 2.7% revenue growth and strong cash conversion. The company declared a fully franked 23 cent final dividend and advanced its Amotiv Unified transformation and climate initiatives.

The Calmer Co. has signed a binding heads of agreement with Kaiming Agro Processing to establish a long-term manufacturing partnership, leveraging advanced extraction technology in Fiji to scale its premium botanical ingredients business globally.

Rua Bioscience has secured its largest export contract, committing to supply New Zealand-grown medical cannabis flower to a major UK distributor, projecting over NZ$10 million in revenue across two years.

Vita Life Sciences has reported a strong FY2025 with record revenue of $93.3 million and net profit after tax rising 18.8%, while declaring a 14.0 cents per share dividend.

Audinate has reported a 12% increase in revenue for the first half of FY26, driven by strong bookings and a surge in adaptor product sales. The company also launched its cloud-first Iris video production platform, signalling a strategic push into software-driven AV solutions.

Merino & Co. reported steady progress in Q2 FY26 with growing demand from China and ongoing investments in brand and manufacturing, despite a tightening cash position.

Anagenics Limited reports a significant turnaround with profitable trading in the second quarter of FY26, driven by strong brand performance and a successful capital raise. The company is poised for growth with expanding product lines and international ambitions.

Vita Life Sciences forecasts solid sales and profit growth for FY2025, driven by strong performances in Malaysia and Singapore, while cautiously managing challenges in China exports.

Merino & Co. Limited has unveiled a robust growth plan at its 2025 AGM, highlighting strengthened finances, operational expansion, and a clear focus on sustainability and premium brand positioning in the global apparel market.

MNC reports a strong FY25 marked by operational expansion and financial strengthening, setting the stage for disciplined international growth and premium brand elevation.

New Zealand King Salmon reported an FY25 net loss driven by a shortened reporting period and biological challenges, while advancing its Blue Endeavour pilot project despite delays. The company projects a cautious recovery in FY26 with EBITDA guidance between NZD 9 million and 15 million.