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Great Northern Minerals (ASX: GNM) reported a $3.8 million loss for FY26 amid major US acquisitions, including the Iron Butte gold-silver project with a maiden resource of 480,000 oz gold and 11.5 million oz silver, and the Catalyst Ridge rare earths project. The company also completed a $2 million divestment of its remaining Golden Ant interest.

Brookside Energy has expanded its US production base by acquiring Lone Star’s oil and gas interests, adding 123 BOEPD of low-decline, cash-flowing assets without issuing new equity.

Collins Foods posted record FY26 revenue and underlying profit, exited Taco Bell to focus on KFC growth, and outlined ambitious expansion plans in Germany and Australia.

St Barbara Limited has declared a fully franked dividend and is progressing construction and exploration across its New Simberi and Nova Scotia gold projects, supported by a strong cash position and no debt.

Maggie Beer Holdings reported a 60.8% reduction in net loss for FY26 to $9.5 million despite flat sales, driven by margin gains and cost cuts. The company appointed Chris Illman as Managing Director to lead its recovery and growth strategy.

Wide Open Agriculture cut its loss to $3.64 million in FY2026 as it pivots from owning manufacturing to a capital-light contract model, while securing global commercial traction for its lupin-based ingredients.

Atomo Diagnostics lifted revenue 41% to AUD 5.33 million for FY26, cutting its loss by 29% to AUD 3.51 million, driven by HIV self-testing growth and a key US partnership. Leadership changes signal a strategic pivot as the company eyes global expansion.

Verbrec Limited accelerated its growth trajectory in FY2026, driven by a strategic acquisition and divestment, delivering a 52% revenue increase and a near tripling of net profit.

5G Networks grew revenue by 13% to $71.4 million in FY26, buoyed by enterprise and cloud services including its cyber security acquisition AUCyber. Despite positive underlying EBITDA, net losses widened due to acquisition-related costs as the company pursues integration and data centre growth.

Zimplats Holdings reported a strong FY2026 with revenue climbing 57% to US$1.3 billion and profit before tax soaring 484% to US$387.5 million, driven by higher metal prices, increased ore volumes, and improved operational efficiency.

Air New Zealand reported a $242 million net loss for FY2026, hit by soaring fuel prices and multi-year engine issues despite revenue growth and operational gains.

Nuchev Limited grew revenue by 12% in FY26, driven by domestic expansion, yet saw margins contract and adjusted EBITDA losses deepen to A$4.6 million. The company’s FY27 focus shifts to margin improvement, operating leverage, and cash conversion.