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AMCIL posted a modest 3.6% net profit increase to $6.9 million for FY2026 despite a 10% portfolio loss. The company cut total dividends to 4.0 cents per share, reflecting market headwinds and portfolio repositioning.

EVZ Limited closed FY26 with a net positive operating cash flow of $10.1 million and an $18.3 million cash balance, while maintaining a robust $80 million contract backlog and progressing several acquisition opportunities for FY27.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) posted a 3% increase in net profit for FY26, holding dividends steady with a special payout amid portfolio underperformance against the ASX 200.

WAM Income Maximiser has posted a 19.2% investment portfolio gain for the year ended June 2026, outperforming its benchmark by 13.4% with notably lower volatility, while increasing fully franked dividends to an annualised yield of 6.9%.

Count Limited (ASX:CUP) is set to complete its acquisition of Oracle Group with a revised upfront consideration of about $49 million and increased expected cost synergies of $1.25 million annually.

Barramundi’s portfolio returned a solid 3.8% gross gain in Q2 2026, driven by strong AI-related infrastructure plays and takeover interest in key holdings, despite sector volatility and profit downgrades in healthcare and logistics.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) posted its strongest June quarter with $28.1 billion in home loan lodgements, driven by a standout performance in Western Australia amid a mixed national market.

Count Limited has received Australian Competition and Consumer Commission clearance for its Oracle Group acquisition and locked in a $116.6 million debt facility with Commonwealth Bank to fund the deal and support growth.

NEXTDC has secured an additional A$500 million in senior debt facilities, lifting its total available senior debt to A$8.7 billion. The upsized debt package supports ongoing data centre expansion and recent contract wins, reflecting strong lender confidence.

NTAW Holdings has extended its financial covenant waiver with Commonwealth Bank to the end of 2026, while introducing new covenants for FY2027 and continuing to reduce its debt.

Sports Entertainment Group (ASX: SEG) has upgraded its FY26 underlying EBITDA forecast to $18 million, surpassing prior guidance, while refinancing senior debt to enhance financial flexibility.

Adore Beauty has expanded its debt facilities with Commonwealth Bank, increasing total capacity to $25.2 million to support inventory growth and a new semi-automated distribution centre.