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Cuscal Limited reported a 49% jump in statutory profit after tax to $42.7 million for FY26, driven by strategic acquisitions of Indue and Paymark that expanded its Australian and New Zealand footprint. The company declared a fully franked 7-cent final dividend and expects mid-twenties percentage growth in underlying profit and transaction volumes for FY27.

WAM Global's FY2026 investment portfolio fell 4.2%, dragging the company to a $35.2 million net loss despite a 6.6 cent fully franked final dividend.

SKS Technologies has delivered a third consecutive year of record growth, lifting FY26 revenue to $348 million and net profit by 93%, driven by a surge in data centre projects and strategic acquisitions.

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX: ACL) delivered a modest 1.7% underlying EBIT increase in FY26, navigating subdued revenue and rising labour costs with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.

Microequities Asset Management Group saw a 20.1% drop in profit after tax for FY26, hit by sharp valuation falls in tech-heavy portfolios amid AI fears, despite a 1.5% revenue rise and a strong balance sheet.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT reported a 128% surge in statutory profit to $275.9 million for FY26, supported by a $150.7 million property revaluation gain and a $248 million net acquisition spree. The REIT also completed a $2 billion debt refinancing, extending maturities and cutting margins.

Origin Energy reported a 6% increase in FY26 profit to $1.57 billion despite a 10% revenue drop, advancing renewable projects and extending Eraring Power Station operations, while managing a customer data breach.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia delivered a solid FY26 with 7% growth in net profit and a strong capital position, while continuing investments in AI and customer protection.

Synertec has locked in a $4 million contract to upgrade AGL’s national SCADA system, reinforcing its foothold in critical infrastructure technology as it forecasts up to 50% revenue growth in FY27.

Spark New Zealand restructures into Connectivity and Digital Services divisions, initiating a strategic review of its Digital Services arm to explore shareholder value maximisation. Leadership changes accompany the move, while FY26 guidance remains steady.

WhiteHawk Limited has forged a strategic alliance with Perth-based Adisyn Services to enhance cyber risk management and compliance solutions tailored for the defence sector, focusing on AUKUS programs and supply chain security.

Spenda Limited (ASX:SPX) has kicked off an $8.545 million accelerated entitlement offer at a steep discount, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce debt, and support its strategic reset towards profitability.