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Perpetual Limited weathered a turbulent March quarter with a 3.6% drop in assets under management to A$219.2 billion amid currency pressures and outflows, while advancing the sale of its Wealth Management business to Bain Capital.

Northern Star Resources strengthened its cash flow and maintained FY26 production guidance above 1.5 million ounces despite cost inflation and operational challenges. The KCGM Mill Expansion remains on track for early FY27 commissioning, underpinning confidence reflected in a $500 million share buy-back announcement.

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (ASX: ABV) reported a 28% jump in product sales revenue to $6 million for Q3 FY26, driven by strong aftermarket sales and international market traction. The company also advanced certification of its autonomous BRAKEiQ system, targeting FY27 adoption.

Energy Action Limited posted a milestone quarter ending March 2026, delivering positive operating cash flow for the first time in FY26 alongside strong revenue gains and a notable $0.5 million debt repayment. Governance changes add a layer of uncertainty ahead of a scheduled general meeting.

Elixinol Wellness maintained steady revenue at $3.5 million in Q1 FY26 while boosting gross margins to 45% and reporting a second consecutive quarter of positive underlying operating cash flow.

Butn Limited surged to record monthly originations and revenue in March 2026, while cutting costs and completing a share buy-back, underscoring its drive to scale embedded SME funding solutions.

Boab Metals has secured a six-year diesel supply deal with Cambridge Gulf subsidiary CGL Fuel, ensuring fuel reliability for Sorby Hills as it advances toward production in late 2027.

Hiremii Limited has delivered its most profitable quarter yet, reporting record revenue and gross profit alongside its first positive adjusted EBITDA. The company also secured its first recurring SaaS contracts, marking a milestone in its shift towards a technology-driven workforce intelligence model.

Stanmore Resources defied a four-year low in metallurgical coal prices to deliver record saleable production and robust cash flow in 2025, while maintaining a strong safety record and advancing key development projects.

Hazer Group has completed a key Process Design Package with KBR, unlocking large-scale commercial potential for its methane pyrolysis technology. The company also signed a non-binding graphite offtake LOI with Green Steel WA and qualified its graphite for concrete and asphalt applications, all while maintaining a solid cash position and reducing cash burn.

Talius Group has reported its second consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow, alongside an 11% annual increase in subscriptions and a $1.81 million revenue haul for Q1 FY26. The appointment of Pat Howard as CEO and a new $567k contract with Seventh-Day Adventist Aged Care signal momentum in the company’s push toward scalable growth.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$5.48 million debt facility from Banco de Fomento Angola, complementing a prior US$16 million loan from South Africa’s IDC, ensuring full funding to complete construction of its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant.