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Etherstack has agreed to an expanded scope on its key UK government project, adding £0.5 million (US$0.7 million) in revenue and lifting ongoing support fees, with positive impact expected in H1 FY27.

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.

Queste Communications Ltd (ASX:QUE) posted a 66% increase in company-level profit for FY2026, but its consolidated entity, including Orion Equities (ASX:OEQ), saw earnings decline sharply amid weaker revenues and investment losses. No dividend was declared.

European Lithium has lodged the Scheme Booklet with ASIC for its proposed merger with Critical Metals Corp, advancing the regulatory process with a court hearing scheduled for mid-September.

Berkeley Energia reported a $8.7 million net loss for FY2026 while pushing forward with its Salamanca uranium project and maiden critical minerals resource at Conchas. The company continues a $1.25 billion ICSID arbitration claim against Spain over permitting delays.

Kip McGrath Education Centres reversed prior losses with a $2.5 million profit in FY26 despite a 4.3% revenue dip driven by franchise consolidation and foreign exchange headwinds. The company declared a special dividend and faces an unsolicited $0.73 per share takeover offer.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

Austco Healthcare has delivered record FY26 financial results, driven by strong organic growth, acquisitions, and a growing software maintenance base, positioning the company for sustained earnings momentum.

Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB) posted a 17% revenue drop in FY26 to $35.1 million, mainly due to a major contract loss in Europe, but narrowed its net loss by 78% excluding impairments and achieved cash flow breakeven in H2.

Acorn Capital Investment Fund Limited posted a 35% drop in profit after tax to $6.25 million for FY2026, while its portfolio outperformed the Small Ords benchmark with a 9.8% return. The company declared fully franked dividends of 3.5 cents per share.

Credit Clear Limited posted a 28% rise in FY26 revenue to $60 million, boosted by UK acquisitions and organic growth, while defending legal action by the ACCC.

Solution Dynamics Limited reported an 85% drop in net profit for FY2026 to NZD 0.38 million, hit by a major contract loss and investment in its new AI-driven dental marketing platform, nGAGE.